The overall message of the album is one of hope, with one work reflecting on 'kaitiaki' or guardianship, based on a composer's childhood volunteering experience.
Composition History
Each composer's music on this album represents a specific region or district of New Zealand, such as Andrew Perkins for Otago or Miriama Young for Nelson.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "FORCE OF NATURE Te Aumangea o te Ao Tūroa," celebrates the centenary of Te Reo o te Taiao | Forest & Bird, a New Zealand conservation charity.
Performer Biography
NZTrio, consisting of Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) on this album, has championed over 75 new commissions, mostly from New Zealand composers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features original music by New Zealand composers and performers, inspired by the force of nature and highlighting its fragility and threats.
Performer Biography
Rob Thorne, a composer, performer, and anthropologist, specializes in taonga pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) and has toured his research as a museum exhibition.
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