Grandfather of New Zealand Music
Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand, focusing today on the life and music of Douglas Lilburn.
Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand, focusing today on the life and music of Douglas Lilburn. Often called the Grandfather of New Zealand music, Macleod delves into Lilburn’s influence, and his call for composers to develop a distinctive New Zealand voice.
Symphony No 1 (excerpt)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Judd, conductor
Aotearoa
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Judd, conductor
Elegy (excerpt)
Paul Whelan, baritone
David Harper, piano
Sings Harry (No 5, Flowers of the Sea)
Harry Grigg, tenor
Bradley Wood, piano
Symphony No 3
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Judd, conductor
Three Inscapes, No 1
Douglas Lilburn, electro-acoustic
17 Pieces for Guitar (excerpt)
Gunter Herbig, guitar
Symphony No 2 (Prelude)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Judd, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock.
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