A rich collection of works inspired by non-Western musical traditions from around the world, including the unforgettable song cycle, Luciano Berio’s Folk Songs, sung by outstanding New Zealand soprano Bianca Andrew, the world premiere of a work by John Psathas, and the NZ premiere of An Overture devised by Celeste Oram, Rob Thorne, Ludwig van Beethoven and ensemble. These works feature the violin of US virtuoso Keir GoGwilt and the taonga puoro of Rob Thorne and Alistair Fraser.
FEATURING
Bianca Andrew (mezzo-soprano), Keir GoGwilt (violin), Alistair Fraser (taonga puoro), Rob Thorne (taonga puoro), Hamish McKeich (conductor)
PROGRAMME
| Luciano Berio | Folk songs |
|---|---|
| Julia Wolfe | Reeling(NZ premiere) |
| John Psathas | Irirangi (Meditation)(world premiere) |
| Jack Body | Bouyi |
| Anna Clyne | A wonderful day(NZ premiere) |
| Celeste Oram, Rob Thorne, Ludwig van Beethoven, and ensemble | An Overture(NZ premiere) · devised by |
