Farquhar, D.: Prospero Dreaming / Suite / Lilburn, D.: Pieces for Guitar / 4 Canzonas (New Zealand Guitar Music)

Featuring

Gunter Herbig
Douglas Lilburn
David Farquhar

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Historical Context

New Zealand's interest in the classical guitar grew from the late 1950s, influenced by figures like Ronald Burt, a painter and guitarist who emigrated from England and taught in Wellington.

Composer Biography

Douglas Lilburn, considered the founding father of New Zealand music, studied with Vaughan Williams at the Royal College of Music, London, and later became a professor at Victoria University of Wellington.

Performer Biography

Gunter Herbig, the guitarist on this album, was born in Brazil and grew up in Portugal and Germany, developing a unique playing style influenced by these diverse cultures.

Recording & Production

This album is the first comprehensive recorded survey of the guitar music of Douglas Lilburn and David Farquhar, two significant New Zealand composers.

Composer Biography

David Farquhar, a student of Douglas Lilburn, composed over one hundred works, including operas, symphonies, choral, chamber, and instrumental pieces.

Compositional Technique

Lilburn's Seventeen Pieces for Guitar often dispense with key and time signatures, suggesting a desire for interpretative freedom in performance.

Composition History

Ronald Burt, an influential guitarist, persuaded Douglas Lilburn to contribute to the guitar repertoire, leading to the creation of his Seventeen Pieces for guitar between 1969 and 1970.