An instrumental voyage: Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata

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AN INSTRUMENTAL VOYAGE Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata This work, created as part of the Tuia 250 projects, represents an abstract interpretation of our history as a nation and the interweaving between two cultures. Compositionally based upon the title of “An Instrumental Voyage”, this project sees the continued development and exploration of a creative partnership between Horomona Horo and myself. This collaboration is a creative conversation between styles, sounds and space. “An Instrumental Voyage” tells a story, but ultimate leaves us working towards an aspirational future where we can build together towards a new future. The subtitle 'Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata' talks about reaching for distant goals, by making a journey of individual steps - this is how we interpret an instrumental voyage. Composed for the NZSO. Approx 55mins for orchestra, voices and taonga puoro