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Kōrero

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

I always enjoy watching a performance where the musicians are engaging on multiple levels- both with the other musicians in their ensembles, and with the mus...

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Dance

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

These four works feature dances and dance forms. Leonie Holmes’s ‘Dance of the Wintersmith’ is inspired by Terry Pratchett’s book of the same name in which a...

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Meet composer

Erin Fagan

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Erin Fagan.Please tell us about yourself and what you do.My vocation and training is ...

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Meet composer

Michaela Cornelius

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Michaela Cornelius.Please tell us about yourself and what you do.I am a whimsical com...

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Glen Downie

Rivet

We caught up with composer Glen Downie do talk about his new trio Rivet, part of Chamber Music New Zealand's Fantasy and Romance tour, with flautist Melanie ...

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Repertoire Ideas for Taonga Puoro and Western Instruments

This list contains a selection of works available for taonga puoro and western instruments.Most works have online score and audio samples. Those marked with ...

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Seascapes

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

Being an island nation, there is no shortage of New Zealand music inspired by the sea, in all its moods. Gareth Farr’s ‘Te Tai-O-Rehua’ is a dark-hued portra...

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Light

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

Ross Harris's luminous 'There may Be Light' begins this programme of works inspired by ideas of light and light phenomena. Glen Downie's 'Light Speckled Drop...

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Meet composer

Dale Vail

Please tell us about yourself and what you do. I am a Trombonist and Composer. I am currently working with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as the Trombone Fell...

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Meet composer

Nicholas Denton Protsack

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Nicholas Denton Protsack.Please tell us about yourself and what you do.I work primari...