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1989
This brass octet was inspired by Wharepapa, also known as Mount Arthur in the Nelson region, and builds a somewhat dense texture based on fragments that resemble traditional Maori chant.

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Duration:
09' 00"
Instrumentation:
2 trumpets, 4 french horns, trombone, tuba
Contents:
One movement

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application/pdf,386k Score (386k) Pages 1-4© Helen Fisher

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Programme Note

This brass octet ( 2 trumpets, 4 french horns, 1 trombone, 1 tuba) with its somewhat dense texture of waiata-like fragments, is inspired by the spatial as well as the dynamic and energetic qualities of the mountain. The Maori title may translate as ‘The Mountain Called Wharepapa’, which is the original name for Mount Arthur in the Nelson district, a significant mountain in my childhood landscape. This piece is dedicated to the memory of my father, Tas McKee.

Difficulty:
Advanced
Influences
Dedication:
To T.J.M. (the composers's father)