Sounds of the Sea and Gamelan

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Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand, focusing today on the life and music of Gareth Farr. Macleod delves into Farr’s multicultural influences in his music, from Gamelan and the New Zealand landscape, to Māori mythology, and a sideshow of drag. We also hear about Farr's musical development, and his love for percussion. Pukul (excerpt) STRIKE The Horizon from Owhiro Bay Henry Wong Doe, piano Tentang Cara Gamelan Henry Wong Doe, piano Waipoua Mary Scott, clarinet New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Young, conductor Headrush Gamelan Taniwha Jaya Te Papa Mere Boynton, karanga Virgina-Marie Stack, mezzo-soprano Simon O’Neill, tenor New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Young, conductor Kembang Suling (excerpt) Bridget Douglas, flute Jeremy Fitzsimons, percussion Nga Tai Hurihuri Deborah Wai Kapohe, soprano Aroha Priest, Kaikaranga STRIKE From the Depths Sound the Great Sea Gongs (The Invocation of the Sea) New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Young, conductor Produced by Luke Whitlock.