TATAI WHETU

Celebrating the renaissance of taonga puoro (traditional M?ori instruments), 'T?tai Whet?' is a concert that brings together striking works for taonga puoro and Western instruments.

At the heart of the concert is the world premiere of 'Ko te T?tai Whet?', a collaboration between vocalist Ariana Tikao and composer Philip Brownlee. This work, commissioned in 2015 by Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, features Ariana Tikao playing pah? pounamu, k?auau, p?t?tara, small and large p?t?rino and singing waiata. David Sell reviewed the work thus: "As a melding of two cultures its success came from the depth and dignity of Ariana Tikao, who played a selection of traditional Ma?ori instruments and incorporated a Ma?ori waiata". In our new chamber arrangement, the intimacy and clarity of the music comes even more to life.

The programme also features collaborative works by other leading New Zealand composers such as Gillian Whitehead, Dylan Lardelli, Tristan Carter and Hirini Melbourne.

Our Boosted campaign will help cover our venue, technical and instrument costs.

Join the celebration by donating to our campaign and coming to the concert on 28 June, 7:30pm Hannah Playhouse, Cambridge Terrace. Tickets $30/$20 from stroma.co.nz, or at the door.