Name: Face to Face
Start: 2023-08-31T19:30:00+12:00
End: 2023-08-31T21:30:00+12:00
Location: Public Trust Hall

Face to Face

Stroma

Come face to face with the soloists of Stroma, in this intimate evening of poignant and compelling ‘musical conversations’.

Public Trust Hall

Thank you for purchasing a ticket to Stroma's Face to face, we look forward to joining you in this intimate evening of poignant and compelling ‘musical conversations’.
See you at 7:00pm, 31st August at Public Trust Hall. 
Concert begins promptly at 7:00pm

Come face to face with the soloists of Stroma, in this intimate evening of poignant and compelling ‘musical conversations’. Featuring tributes to recently passed Jenny McLeod and Kaija Saariaho, alongside three works by the next generation of New Zealand composers.The programme features two world premieres by NZ Composers: ‘and finding air between us’ by Marcus Jackson and ‘Waipu’ by David Mason. ‘and finding air between us’ by Marcus Jackson explores delicacy and fluidity, creating a constantly evolving, surging texture that ebbs and flows like the tide.David Mason’’s new work explores the myriad of thoughts, feelings and emotions he feels whenever he returns to his home town of Waipu, a cozy town in Northland, south of Whangārei. Feelings of peace and nostalgia, to melancholia, as fading memories surface in that ever-changing, ever-aging little town.In memory of trailblazer Kaija Saariaho, who died earlier this year, the concert will feature Oi Kuu for bass flute and cello, a free exploration of fragile timbres, such as multiphonics, harmonics and breath. Stroma has previously performed five of her works to New Zealand audiences.Elsewhere on the programme is Norma Beecroft’s ‘Face a face’ which pits two bass flutes against each (or toward each other) with the mediation of a percussionist playing a wide variety of instruments. Stroma will also present Liam Furey’s ‘Disturbances III: Light’. Liam is an emerging Wellington composer, whose work creates a parallel between the way that matter and energy interact with each other and the musical interferences and disturbances present in the score.The programme will be concluded by paying homage to Jenny McLeod and one of her great legacies to Western music theory and history. ‘Seascapes for piano trio’ were arranged for piano trio from Tone Clock Pieces nos. 8 and 11 for piano to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lilburn&#x27;s birth in 2015. They reflect Jenny’s love of the sea, especially the Tasman Sea as viewed from Pukerua Bay, where she lived for many years.PROGRAMMEMarcus Jackson and finding air between usDavid Mason WaipuKaija Saariaho Oi KuuNorma Beecroft Face a FaceLiam Furey Disturbances III: LightJenny McLeod Seascapes for piano trioAbout Stroma Stroma is an artistic team combining musicians at the highest standards of excellence in New Zealand. At the core of this team lies the creative brilliance of composer Michael Norris and conductor Hamish McKeich, whose leadership during the past 20 years has produced innovative programmes unique to New Zealand and introduced audiences to new ideas from the global musical community.Media queries or interview requests may be directed to Michael Norris — michael.norris@vuw.ac.nzWhat: Stroma presents Face to FaceWhen: 7:30pm,Thursday 31st August 2023Where: Public Trust HallTickets and more info: www.stroma.co.nzTickets: $25 Concession; $35 Full

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