Work
Ngā Manu O Te Ngahere
for flute, clarinet and cello
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About
Ngā Manu o te Ngahere | Birds of the Forest captures the resonant quality of New Zealand’s native bush and forest. The opening musical motives, developed throughout the composition, are based on the small note-group that comprises the range of the kōauau traditional Māori flute. A secondary set of longer motives are inspired by bird songs that can be heard in the forests around Dunedin, including kiwi, kākāpō, tūī, korimako bellbird, takahē, pango pango blackbird, and ruru morepork.
Commissioned note
Composed for 'Force of Nature: Celebrating 100 Years of Forest & Bird'