Recording

David Farquhar is widely recognised one of New Zealand’s most esteemed and most prolific composers. Having written hundreds of compositions, this album contains a selection of Farquhar’s songs and chamber works. The album was released in 1993 to coincide with Farquhar’s retirement from Victoria University of Wellington.

Music

Echoes and Reflections	David Farquhar	14' 28"
for string orchestra
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Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Strings conducted by John Matheson
In Despite Of Death	David Farquhar	18' 02"
A song cycle for baritone and piano
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Performed by David Griffiths ( baritone) and Terence Denis (piano) in 1991
Magpies and other Birds	David Farquhar	08' 20"
For vocal quartet
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Performed by Jones and Co: Jenny Polley (alto), Neil Mason (tenor), Michael Leighton Jones (baritone), Michael Strasser (bass-baritone) in 1989
String Quartet	David Farquhar	18' 01"
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Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet: Wilma Smith, Gillian Ansell (violins), Sandro Costantino (viola), Josephine Young (cello) in 1989
Suite	David Farquhar	14' 24"
for solo guitar
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Performed by John Mills (guitar) in 1988

Featuring

• New Zealand String Quartet
• New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Featuring

• David Farquhar
• New Zealand String Quartet
• New Zealand Symphony Orchestra