1999, 26 Minutes

Australian Biography Series 7

In this interview composer Peter Sculthorpe describes the way in which Australian history and landscape have influenced him and tells of the emotionally significant events in his life which have found expression in his music. He also explains, with warmth and eloquence, the nature of his endless journey to try to create the perfect work of art, a journey that continues to motivate his work today.

A Film Australia National Interest Program. Made in association with SBS TV.

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Megan McMurchy

Robin Hughes

Robin Hughes

Robin Hughes (Interviewer)

Level: Secondary, Tertiary, Lifelong Learning

Curriculum links include: Beliefs and Values, Contemporary Australian Society, Drama, English, History, Media Studies, Music, SOSE/HSIE, Visual Arts.

 Australian Biography: Peter Sculthorpe Teachers Notes (Acrobat PDF Document, 131Kb)

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