Peter Sculthorpe

Peter Sculthorpe (born April 29, 1929) is a noted Australian composer from Launceston, Tasmania. He is known primarily for his orchestral and chamber music, such as Kakadu (1988) and Earth Cry (1992), which evoke the sounds and feeling of the Australian bushland and outback. He has also written several string quartet, using unusual timbre effects, and works for piano.

External links

• Big Idea - Interview with Peter Sculthorpe (ABC Radio National)
• Guide to the papers of Peter Sculthorpe - held by the National Library of Australia