Horomona Horo

Horomona Horo (Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou, Taranaki), one of Aotearoa's best known taonga pūoro practitioners, is now an Arts Laureate. Horomona is a masterful composer and musician, known for his expertise… Audio

Recorded in the Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber in Hamilton, 9 November 2022. Audio

William Dart launches a new series of New Horizons with a special for Waitangi Day â€" a tribute to the late Richard Nunns and the very much alive Horomona Horo, masters of the taonga puoro. Audio

Upbeat talks with taonga puoro composer and practitioner Horomona Horo about this weekend's premiere in Hamilton of a new concerto for taonga puoro and orchestra. Audio

Dr Richard Nunns contribution to the art form of tāonga pūoro has left an indelible mark on Aotearoa music. From playing music inside steep caves in Takaka to travelling the world alongside musician… Audio

Encouraging musicians who play traditional Maori instruments (taonga puoro) to be braver, more experimental - that's the goal of Horomona Horo. Horomona has just been appointed as both a researcher… Audio

Maisey Rika (vocals), Horomona Horo (Taonga Puoro), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio

FARR: From the Depths Sound the Great Sea Gongs: I. The Invocation of the Sea;

BIZET: Les Toréadors, from Carmen Suite No 1;

BIZET: Parle-moi de ma mère, from Carmen;

BIZET: Danse Bohème, from… Audio

RIKA arr Mayall: Tangaroa Whakamautai

RIKA arr Mayall: Taku Mana

PUCCINI: Si, mi chiamano Mimi, from La Bohème;

PUCCINI: O soave fanciulla, from La Bohème;

VERDI: Niun mi tema, from Otello;

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Maisey Rika, Horomona Horo, Eliza Boom, Simon O'Neill and Jeremy Mayall talk to Clarissa Dunn about how Covid-19 has impacted their lives. Audio

Maisey Rika (vocals), Eliza Boom (soprano), Simon O'Neill (tenor), Horomona Horo (Taonga Puoro), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio

Maisey Rika (vocals), Horomona Horo (Taonga Puoro), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio

Horomona Horo (taonga puoro), NZTrio. Recorded by RNZ Concert, 24 March 2013 Audio

Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir conducted by Karen Grylls with taonga pūoro played by Horomona Horo. Audio

Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir conducted by Karen Grylls with taonga pūoro played by Horomona Horo. Audio

Ariana Tikao, James Webster, Alistair Fraser, and Horomona Horo perform 'Raupatu' By Alien Weaponry Video, Audio

Under the wings of Richard Nunns, Brian Flintoff and Hirini Melbourne, Alistair Fraser began playing and crafting taonga pūoro 17 years ago. He has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate… Video, Audio

Horomona Horo is a musician, composer and practitioner of taonga puoro. His mentors were the late Dr Hirini Melbourne, Dr Richard Nunns and carver of instruments Brian Flintoff. He refers to the three… Audio

Mani Dunlop follows the collaboration between Horomona Horo and Alpha Steppa. Audio