Dorothy Buchanan
Dorothy Buchanan - pioneering New Zealand composer
New Zealand composer Dorothy Quita Buchanan pioneered the Composers-in-Schools scheme in the 1970s, and has been an active violinist, pianist, teacher and publisher throughout her career. Video, Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Trio Sound
Performed by NZTrio at their concert 'Weave' in the Loft at Q Theatre, 26 September 2018. Introduced by Somi Kim. Video, Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Peace Song
Deborah Wai Kapohe (soprano, guitar). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 5 March 1996. Video, Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Mass in English
The Tudor Consort conducted by Michael Stewart.
Recorded 15 November 2014 at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul by RNZ Concert. Video, Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Mass in English & Trio Sound (Introduction)
Introduced by Kenneth Young. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Trio Sound
Gagliano Trio - John Chisholm (violin), Allan Chisholm (cello), Bruce Greenfield (piano).
Recorded 21 October 1984 in Broadcasting House, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Mass in English
Tudor Consort, Michael Stewart (director). Recorded as part of the Resound Project (SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music) by RNZ Concert on 15th November 2014. Video, Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Queen of Rivers
Richard Foreman (clarinet/saxophone). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 5th November 1994. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: The Layers of Time
Performed by Wellington Sinfonia (now Orchestra Wellington) with Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble, Rowan Prior (cello) conducted by Michael Houstoun, Wellington Town Hall. Recorded by Radio New Zealand… Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Duo Concertante
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Pritchard (violin), Rowan Prior (cello). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 30th April 1992. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: The Clio Legacy
Wellington Regional Orchestra, Sue Robinson (conductor), Margaret Medlyn (soprano), Edward Allen (horn), Charlotte Murray and Tungia Baker (narrators), Maiden Tawa Chorus, Kapa Haka Wahine. Recorded… Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: From The Spring
Jan Tawroszewicz (violin), Diedre Irons (piano). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert, 2 August 1992. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Sinfonietta
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by János Fürst; in a Radio New Zealand Concert recording from 30 June 1990. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Late Song
Commissioned and performed by the Ethos Trio - Karen Batten (flute), Moira Hurst (clarinet) and Rachel Thomson (piano). Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Confluence
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Young. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: From the Spring
Performed by Jan Tawroszewicz (violin) and Diedre Irons (piano). Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Five Songs of Love And The Land
Five contrasting songs: You may borrow this land; If you go away; It will call you; Was it the call of the bird?; If you should answer. Performed by Judy Bellingham, Richard Foreman, Jubilate Singers… Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Sinfonietta (in five movements)
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by János Fürst. Audio