Grandfather of New Zealand Music

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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.