The Dominion String Quartet was formed in 2006 specifically to record string quartets by New Zealand composers, taking its name from the centenary of the Dominion of New Zealand's creation.
Composer Biography
Alfred Hill, though Australian by birth, lived in New Zealand from age two to seventeen and later resided in Wellington for almost twenty years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alfred Hill's music frequently incorporated Maori music and cultural references, and he was respectfully remembered by Maori as Arapeta Hira.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alfred Hill was the only significant composer from Australia and New Zealand representing the Late Romantic era, though his style evolved to absorb later influences.
Composition History
Alfred Hill's 'Life' Quintet, with its vocal finale, was a fascinating experiment from 1912 that was later reworked into a symphony.
Recording & Production
Funding for these recordings was provided by Massey University and the New Zealand School of Music.
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