Work

Programme Note

The name hihi (“stitchbird”) has an onomatopoeiac quality which suggests the insistent call of this bird which is urgent, penetrating and strong. Hearing the striking call of the “hihi” on Tiritiri Matangi in the Hauraki Gulf inspired this piece.

Commissioned:

Commissioned by Helen Webby with financial assistance from Creative New Zealand

• Helen Webby

Difficulty:

Advanced

Influences:

• Birds - NZ

Funders:

• Creative New Zealand

Performance History

	28 Sep 2007	Performed by Helen Webby (harp) at the Great Hall, Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch
	10 Jul 2008	Performed by Helen Webby
	31 Aug 2012	Chamber Music New Zealand Tour, performed by Helen Webby