This is the world premiere of a dramatic new work written in commemoration of World War I by composer Ross Harris, poet Vincent O’Sullivan and taonga pūoro composer Horomona Horo.
The work interweaves text from the Requiem Mass with poetry, taonga pūoro and string quartet. With its atmospheric resonance, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul provides an evocative setting for this passionate plea against the horror of war.
Programme
Purcell - Hear my prayer
Messiaen - O Sacrum Convivium
Beethoven - Molto Adagio from String Quartet in A minor Opus 132
Schnittke - Drei Geistliche Gesänge
Harris - Requiem for the Fallen
Jonathan Alver – Stage Director
Karen Grylls – Music Director
A joint project between New Zealand String Quartet and Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir
