Dunedin violinist Tessa Petersen is excited to be finally presenting performances of Our Footsteps are all Entrances, featuring the poetry of Cilla McQueen, this weekend. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOODA lifetime’s affection for the poetry of Cilla McQueen has led to an exciting performance project for Dunedin violinist Tessa Petersen. Enjoying the experience of letting her imagination run wild, and Mayall’s infectious creativity, Petersen asked him to write a soundscape work to enhance the poetry of McQueen. Homing In was McQueen’s first volume of poetry, published in 1982, and featured many poems based in the Otago landscape. "It is very important that the poetry is at the forefront, but also to create the right atmosphere for the poetry to sit in."

Source: Otago Daily Times March 24, 2021 15:45 UTC