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