Voices New Zealand has a new show which includes puppetry - a first for the chamber choir.
When Light Breaks is described as 'an emotional journey through song' and based on the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
The performance is a reimagining of early music, in particular pieces by Bach, alongside some contemporary New Zealand pieces including a new commission by Leone Holmes.
Voices NZ in rehearsal for their concert When Light Breaks. Photo: Jo Miller, Gateway Photography
Puppeteer Kenny King with the puppet 'Lady'. Photo: Jo Miller, Gateway Photography
Jacqueline Coats is directing the show, and talks with Bryan Crump about the thinking behind the themes and the use of puppets. The title When Light Breaks is a reference to music's ability to help us get through tough times.
When the Light Breaks - Voices NZ
26 May, St Matthews-in-the-City, Auckland
27 May, St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
28 May, Knox Church, Christchurch
