Recording

The Wheel Turns is a song cycle inspired by the poetry of Lauris Edmond, which focuses on some vivid mother-daughter moments. Taku Wana: The Enduring Spirit also uses lyrics written by Lauris Edmond, and focuses on Maori and Pakeha women’s stories surrounding the events of the 1843 Wairau tragedy. These are stories of compassion, which have a resonance for New Zealand today, showing a way forward for reconciliation and racial harmony.

Music

Taku Wana - The Enduring Spirit	Helen Fisher	36' 56"
for two mezzo sopranos, Kai-karanga, taonga puoro (traditional Maori instruments), flute/piccolo, bodhran, string quartet
Samples Recording (468k) No description You must enable JavaScript and install the Flash plugin to view this player
Performed by April-Marie Neho and Linden Loader (mezzo soprano), Jo-Anne Ani Robinson (kai-karanga/narrator), Richard Nunns (taonga puoro), Nevine String Quartet, Kirstin Eade (flute/picc.), Sean Kelly (bodhran), conducted by Owen Clarke in 2003
The Wheel Turns	Helen Fisher	34' 34"
for soprano, flute/piccolo, piano and cello
Samples Recording (465k) From 4:26 - 5:26 of 'The Wheel Turns' © Atoll Ltd. You must enable JavaScript and install the Flash plugin to view this player
Performed by Lesley Graham (soprano), Karen Batten (flute/piccolo), Robert Ibell (cello), and Dan Poynton (piano) in 2003

Featuring

• Dan Poynton
• Karen Batten
• Linden Loader
• Nevine String Quartet
• Richard Nunns
• Robert Ibell

Publisher Note:	Atoll CDs
Imprint:	Atoll ACD 203
Publication Year:	2003
Copyright:	Atoll