1989, r. 1997

for solo flute, SSAATB choir

By:

• Helen Fisher

Duration:

07' 00"

Instrumentation:

Flute can be replaced by shakuhachi or koauau; alto soloist from choir required

Samples

	Recording (942k)	2:38-3:38	© Kiwi Pacific
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Availability

• This work has 4 scores, 2 recordings and 2 resources

Programme Note

Inspired by sparkling waters of Tasman Bay Nelson, this choral work (SSAATB) was originally composed with flute accompaniment, which has been substituted in performances by the Shakuhachi (traditional Japanese flute) and also the Koauau (traditional Maori flute). There are recordings of Pounamu with each of these flutes. The piece’s choral texture uses Maori vowel sounds and a text which is a whakatauki (proverb) from the Waikato region.

Text Note:

Traditional Waikato Whakatauki (proverb)

Difficulty:

Advanced

Influences:

• Landscape - NZ
• Maori - culture

Related Works

Pounamu

Helen Fisher

Performance History

	02 Aug 2009	Performed by the Auckland Choral Society with soloist Uwe Grodd (flute) at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland
		Auckland Choral    Uwe-Alexander Grodd