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, and the world premieres of works by Celeste Oram and John Psathas, featuring 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 (ITA) | Folk songs
Julia Wolfe (US) | Reeling
John Psathas (NZ) | Irirangi (a meditation) - WORLD PREMIERE
Jack Body (NZ) | Bouyi
Anna Clyne (UK) | A wonderful day
Celeste Oram (NZ) | ‘An Overture’ - WORLD PREMIERE
Start time
August 1, 2019 7:30PM
End time
August 1, 2019 9:00PM
Location
Hannah Playhouse, Wellington
