The NZSO National Youth Orchestra returns to perform a fiery finale full of inspiring and uplifting music from around the world.
Programme:
Lissa MERIDAN: firecracker
Hailed as 'zany and ear-popping' by critics since its première.
Joshua PEARSON: When a pale blue dot breathes, a crowd of cacophony begins (NYO Composer in Residence)
Inspired by a photograph taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft in 1990 of Earth seen from 6 billion kilometres away, the piece is a poetic image of our planet.
TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
A lush romantic score inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy
PROKOFIEV: Suite from Lieutenant Kije
Selections from Prokofiev's film score for Lieutenant Kije including the Troika which has come to be associated with Christmas
Arturo MÁRQUEZ; Danzón No 2
'Danzón No 2' has become one of the most performed Mexican orchestral works since its première in 1994. Inspired by danzón, a dance style from Cuba, it gained worldwide popularity thanks to conductor and Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel.
NZSO National Youth Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich
From the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington
Audio by RNZ Concert
Video by Latitude Creative
