Vocalists Ariana Tikao, left, and Mere Boynton during the premiere of Ngā Hihi o Matariki - performed by the NZSO and conducted by Gemma New. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New with Mere Boynton (reo oro), Ariana Tikao (taonga pūoro and reo oro), and Michael Houston (piano). Music by Farr, Boynton, Tikao, Chopin, Stravinsky, McIndoe and Shostakovich. It was like a quiz question: what connects Matariki, The Rite of Spring, and Leningrad, the weekend’s three New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) concerts? In a weekend devoted to new beginnings, it was fitting that the country’s musical future seemed so bright.

Source: Stuff July 11, 2021 23:37 UTC