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Lyell Cresswell  

Atta

Duration: 20' 00" Year: 1993
for cello

Gillian Whitehead  

Awa Herea (Braided Rivers)

Duration: 22' 00" Year: 1993
a song cycle for soprano and piano

Jenny McLeod  

He Iwi Kotahi Tatou (We are one people)

Duration: 25' 00" Year: 1993
for Maori choir, chamber choir and mixed choir with keyboards

David Farquhar  

Serenade for Strings

Duration: 23' 00" Year: 1993

  • Instrumentation
    vlns I and II; vlas; cellos; basses
  • Programme Note

    The titles of the five movements give the outline of a Serenade in the most literal and traditional meaning of the word. The Flourish aims to capture the lady’s attention; through the Romance, Dance, and Aria the suitor presses his cause, and in the Finale the couple celebrate a successful outcome. I wouldn’t, however, suggest that this story line be taken too literally! The music, I hope, speaks for itself. The Aria gives the double-bass a chance to shine as a soloist, and the Finale refers back to earlier material, then skips for joy, and finally relaxes into a tranquil ‘apotheosis’. This Serenade was commissioned by Denis and Verna Adam to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. The first performance was given by the NZ Chamber Orchestra in September 1993.

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Lyell Cresswell  

The Pot of Basil

Duration: 20' 00" Year: 1993
for SATB choir with 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos