Work
The Coming of Tane Mahuta
for piano and orchestra
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A piano concerto in three movements. The work is based on the Maori creation legends. Each movement depicts a stage in this mythology – the coming of existence, the coming of life and the coming of death. Recorded by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra with pianist Michael Houstoun.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for Michael Houstoun
Dedication note
To the composer's mother, Mary
Contents note
- The Coming of Existence
- The Coming of Life
- The Coming of Death
Performance history
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by John Hopkins with Michael Houstoun (piano)