Riki Gooch at Wellington Jazz Festival 2020 Photo: Stephen A'Court Photography
Nell Thomas (harp, synths, voice), Erika Grant (violin, waterharp, voice), Ruby Mae Solly (cello, taonga pūoro, voice), Anna Edgington (voice), Jacqui Nyman (double bass), Cory Champion (drums, percussion, vibraphone, marimba), Parks (modular synth), Bridget Kelly (saxophones, bass clarinet), Jeff Henderson (saxophones, clarinet), Al Fraser (taonga pūoro), David Long (cello, swinging microphones, feedback), Riki Gooch (conductor)
Drawing inspiration from American composer and conductor Butch Morris, Riki Gooch presents his new symphony Ngā Tuone.
Using an improvised music concept where conducting signs and gestures symbolise musical notations, the audience is the first to witness this unique approach.
Incorporating themes of te ao Māori - the interconnectedness of all things living and nonliving, the structure of this symphony focuses on the Māori song form of Mōteatea (chants).
Performing an acoustic set with an 11-piece ensemble, this is a world premiere.
Recorded at St Peter's on Willis, Wellington by RNZ Concert
Producer/Sound engineer: Steve Burridge
Members of Riki Gooch Ensemble at Wellington Jazz Festival 2020 Photo: Stephen A'Court Photography
