Work
Hihi
for harp
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About
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 note
Performance history
28 Sep 2007: Lunchtime Concert
10 Jul 2008: Farewell! Hello!
Love's Nature - Pepe Becker and Helen Webby