Michael Norris is a finalist in the APRA Silver Scroll Awards in the SOUNZ Contemporary Award category for his new work, Sygyt. He talks to Eva Radich about the work's creation (RNZ)
NORRIS: Sygyt - Jonny Marks (throatsinging), Stroma (Private)
BROWNLEE/TIKAO: Ko te tatai whetū, Concerto for Taonga Puoro - Ariana Tikao (voice/taonga puoro), Christchurch SO/Benjamin Northey (RNZ)
TOWER: Fanfares, Nos 1 & 5, for the Uncommon Woman - Colorado SO/Marin Alsop (Koch International 2034097)
COWAN: Stark, The Violin Concerto - Amalia Hall (vln), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei (RNZ)
LLOYD/HARRIS: Long Ride - Demarnia Lloyd (voice), Stuart Harris (pno) (Wire Magazine NZAF 001)
MALCOLM: Lost - Greg Malcolm (gtr) (Wire Magazine NZAF 001)
11:05 Relevant Tones: Henryk Górecki
One of Poland's most significant 20th century composers, Henryk Górecki led a quiet revolution against the Soviet authorities through his inimitable style of mystical minimalism. This program is dedicating an entire hour to his music and life. (WFMT)
