The New York Festivals Radio Awards have recognised this RNZ Concert's recording of the NZSO's world premiere of Gareth Farr’s ‘Ngā Hihi o Matariki’ with a silver medal for Best Live Sound. Have a listen here:
Mere Boynton singing in Ngā Hihi o Matariki Photo: Screenshot NZSO/Latitude Creative
‘Kua haehae ngā hihi o Matariki’ - The rays of Matariki shine brightly in a time of darkness to bring us together with hope for the future. As winter begins, we acknowledge Pūanga, heralding the rising of Matariki into the dawn.
FARR: Ngā Hihi o Matariki - Ariana Tikao (Taonga Puoro), Mere Boynton (Reo oro), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
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'Ngā Hihi o Matariki' is a significant work of symphonic proportions to celebrate the Māori new year, an opportunity to come together in recognition of a celestial event of uniqueness and beauty.
Gareth FARR: Ngā Hihi o Matariki
Lyrics by Mere Boynton and Ariana Tikao
Ariana Tikao (taonga pūoro and reo oro), Mere Boynton (reo oro)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 July 2021, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert
This recording won a Silver medal for Best Live Sound at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2022.
Producer: David McCaw
Engineer: Darryl Stack