Recording

Douglas Lilburn was an important trailblazer for New Zealand composition, he is often seen as the first composer from this country to develop his own unique voice. Here is a collection of orchestral works that offer a powerful portrait of Lilburn’s distinctive musical accent, while also containing some of the most important works in the orchestral medium by any New Zealand composer.

Music

A Birthday Offering	Douglas Lilburn	11' 15"
for orchestra
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Performed by the NZSO conducted by John Hopkins
A Song of Islands	Douglas Lilburn	14' 05"
for orchestra
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Performed by the NZSO conducted by John Hopkins
Drysdale Overture	Douglas Lilburn	09' 51"
for orchestra
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Performed by the NZSO conducted by John Hopkins
Prodigal Country	Douglas Lilburn	17' 45"
for baritone, SATB chorus and orchestra
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Performed by the NZSO conducted by Sir Charles Groves
Suite for Orchestra	Douglas Lilburn	13' 48"
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Performed by the NZSO conducted by John Hopkins

Featuring

• John Hopkins
• New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Featuring

• Douglas Lilburn