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Choral
works - click links for .mp3 audio or
.pdf score samples
| • In Memoriam Memorabiliam | SATB choir (3 min.) (1972) |
An irreverent setting of some highly unusual gravestone epigraphs.
Score:
the composer
| • Carol to St. Stephen | choir, 3 soloists (10 min.) (1975) audio sample score sample |
A "deconstruction/recomposition"
of a fifteenth century carol for 3 soloists and choir on the
martyrdom of
St Stephen. This dramatic work has become a standard text for study in schools
through
New Zealand. It has been recorded by the New Zealand National Youth
Choir.
Score: Waiteata Music Press
Recording: Ode CD Manu
1412 (o/p); Kiwi Pacific SLD 56
| • Psalm 150 | SATB choir (6 min.) (1992) |
A joyful setting incorporating hand-clapping and stamping.
Score: the
composer
| • Wedding song for Saint Cecilia | SATB choir, 2 soprano soloists (4 min.) (1993) |
A setting of a semi-erotic text from the Songs of Songs.
Score:
the composer
| • Invocation | SATB choirs; Cook Island choir, bells, shofar, organ, tape and orchestra (30 min.) (1998) |
Score: the
composer
Recording: Portal Music CD 1004
| • Marvel not Joseph | SATB choir (divided) & 2 soloists (tenor and alto)(7 min.) (1976/rev. 2003) |
A deconstruction of two 15th century English carols: Marvel Note Joseph and Ave, Plena Gracia.
Score: the composer
| • Five Lullabies | SATB choir (11 min.) (1988) audio sample score sample |
A set of contrasted lullabies
for SATB choir, inspired by the composer's researches into the vocal musics of
China's minority cultures. The texts are of "imaginary languages", invented
by the composer.
Score: Waiteata Music Press
Recording:
Waiteata Music Press
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