SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music monthly newsletter

JUNE 2014


Winter is here, but what better to do on those cold days than listen to some music that has the power to transport you to another place, away from cold winds and rain. So read on about events to come in June and latest news from the music front.

And don't forget to forward this email to anyone who might also enjoy these NZ music upates.

  MATARIKI IS HERE

To celebrate Matariki, Museum of Wellington City & Sea and Chamber Music New Zealand join forces to bring to life the story of Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatūānuku (the earth mother).

Te Ao Mārama is a musical journey with local chamber musicians, taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments), classical instruments and contemporary New Zealand musicians.

>READ MORE HERE

Te Ao Mārama

  BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - STROMA

Bridging three millennia of music, Stroma’s own string quartet teams up again with early music specialists Kamala Bain (recorder) and Rowena Simpson (soprano).

The Mirror of Time 3 consists of works by New Zealand composers interleaved with arrangements of Medieval and Renaissance music in concerts in Auckland and Wellington.

>READ MORE HERE

The Mirror of Time 3

  QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Two of New Zealand’s notable musicians were honoured in this year's Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Professor Donald Maurice became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM), for services to music. His latest recording Home is Where... is available on the SOUNZ website.

Philip Garland was awarded The Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to folk music. Some of his recordings can be found on the SOUNZ website.

SOUNZ would like to congratulate both for their achievements.


  JACK BODY TRIBUTE CONCERT

A concert celebrating the 70th year of much loved New Zealand composer Jack Body, was held at the Music Theatre, University of Auckland, on 30 April. Works by Body and his fellow NZ composers were performed along with spoken tributes from his friends Gillian Whitehead, Helen Bowater and Lyell Cresswell. Jack Body was also awarded an Honorary Membership by the Composers Association of New Zealand.

>VIEW CONCERT HERE

A Hidden Treasure
One of Jack Body’s earlier works, Suara – Environmental Music from Java, is available for purchase at the SOUNZ website along with other resources.

Jack Body: Suara

  NEW TO SOUNZ

THE BIG SING (New Zealand Choral Federation Secondary Schools Choir Festivals) regional competitions are taking place around the country, and will culminate in the National Finale in Auckland 21- 23 August.

In celebration of choir music, SOUNZ has a new resource available: Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir's new album, Voice of the Soul. You can purchase it from SOUNZ.

>MORE DETAILS HERE

Voices16

  UPCOMING EVENTS

You can still catch last year’s Michael Hill International Violin Competition winner Nikki Chooi on tour. Included in his repertoire is Caravan by NZ composer Jack Body.
>VIEW TOUR DATES

NZCT Chamber Music Contest is happening around the country. This is a great opportunity to see young secondary school musicians and composers perform nationwide. SOUNZ is proud to present the prize for the Best Performance of a New Zealand work in each district.
>VIEW ALL WINNERS HERE

SMP Ensemble presents Engine House on Friday 20 June, 7pm, Adam Concert Room, Victoria University of Wellington.
SMP Ensemble will present a selection of works by composers associated with The University of Sheffield and the UK based ensemble Sounds of the Engine House. This evening of contemporary chamber music, electroacoustic music and experimental performances will also include performances of graphic scores from Strange Terrain, the recent collection published by Waiteata Music Press, available from SOUNZ.
>SEE EVENT INFO HERE

Manukau Symphony Orchestra presents Country Idylls on Saturday 28 June, 7.30pm, Genesis Energy Theatre, Manukau City. Included in the programme is NZ Composer Kenneth Young’s Douce Tristesse (Sweet Sadness), which was commissioned by Peter van Drimmelen and the Wellington Chamber Orchestra in 2012.
>SEE MORE HERE

See NZTrio at the Auckland Art Gallery on Sunday 29 June, 3pm & 4pm. A performance of works by contemporary NZ composers Chris Gendall, Rachel Clement and Karlo Margetic. Margetic’s composition Lightbox, was the winner of the 2013 SOUNZ Contemporary Award.
>READ MORE HERE

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