I often wonder if I was destined to be a composer. I think I decided and I followed my star.

- Peter Sculthorpe

The inspiration for my work comes from areas spanning the stark regions of Newfoundland to the lush and fertile valleys of the South. The landscapes …

- Peter Sculthorpe

Sadly, today there are only a few remaining speakers of kakadu or gagadju. The work, then, is concerned with my feelings about this place, its landsc…

- Peter Sculthorpe

I love Australia passionately. I love our landscape. It's influenced most of my work, really. Almost everything I've written is about the landscape. …

- Peter Sculthorpe