Work

Programme Note

This piece was inspired by the calls of two tui – one who started visiting the banksia tree in my garden in about August 2005, and another who hangs out near the NZ School of Music at Victoria University in Wellington. I have enjoyed some good banter with both of these birds, each of which has its own unique, consistent song, which varies subtly on occasion.

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Influences:

• Flora and fauna - NZ

Dedication:

to Uwe Grodd, extraordinary flautist and inspiring musician

Performance History

	23 May 2010	Performed by Bridget Douglas (flute) at St Alban’s Anglican Church in Lower Hutt
		Bridget Douglas
	30 May 2010	Performed by Bridget Douglas (flute) at St Mary of the Angels, in Wellington
		Bridget Douglas