The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra has two concerts coming up this weekend, as part of the city's Puaka Matariki Festival. Included in the programme is 'Manaaki', a composition by Phil Brownlee and Ariana Tikao.
Phil Brownlee Photo: Supplied
Ariana Tikao Photo: supplied / Augusto
'Manaaki' takes inspiration from the pōwhiri process, the ritual of encounter that typically happens on marae. Manaaki - meaning to give hospitality, show respect and generosity for others - is a fundamental concept within te ao Māori.
The work was originally written for taonga pūoro and string quartet. For the Dunedin concerts, Phil has adapted it for the strings of the orchestra.
Ariana and Phil talked with Bryan Crump about composing 'Manaaki', and their creative process.
Celebrating Matariki – Whakanuia Matariki
The King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre
Saturday 22 July, 5pm
Sunday 23 July, 3pm
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, Brent Stewart (conductor)
Ariana Tikao/Phil Brownlee: Manaaki
Larry Pruden: Night Song
Brigid Bisley: Glimmer of Blue
Gillian Whitehead: Ngā Whetū o Matariki - Stars of Matariki – commission
Mozart: Symphony No.41, Jupiter
