Work
Mahurangi
for solo viola
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About
Mahurangi for solo viola was composed for my long-standing colleague David Nalden and was completed in September, 1992.
During the composition of the work, the influential American composer John Cage died and as a hommage to this great figure of the twentieth century the notes C,A,G,E assume prominence as the work proceeds.
The title refers to an important place for me. A place where my family and I go to 'unwind' from the rigours of city life. Here we commune with nature and delight in the joys of being close to the sea.
Performance history
21 Mar 1993: Performed by David Nalden of the Karlheinz Company; Auckland University
03 Jul 2010: 2010 Nelson Composers Workshop: Opening concert