1. The cultural and artistic context in which it was composed.
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EARTH CRY - Sculthorpe
The cultural and artistic context in which it was composed.

2. Sculthorpe’s worldview
What were some factors from the time Earth Cry was written that had an influence on the compositional process?

3. Sculthorpe’s Australia
What are the ‘Australian’ elements of Sculthorpe’s unique compositional style?

4. Sculthorpe’s purpose
Why did Sculthorpe compose Earth Cry? What are the messages in the music and how are they expressed?

5. Sculthorpe’s method
How did Sculthorpe compose Earth Cry?