Saturday 21 February – 7pm
Magda Mayas (Berlin)
Berlin based pianist Magda Mayas plays Michael Parekowhai's unique carved piano, 'He korero purakau mo te awanui o te motu: Story of a New Zealand River', as part of the Black Rainbow Concert Series.
‘Based in Berlin, Magda Mayas doesn't so much play the piano as push it to its utmost limits. Both in her performance and compositions, Mayas jumps as freely between the free jazz and experimental genres as she does record labels. With records described by critics as powerful and breathtaking, Mayas has released solo and group projects on Split, Another Timbre, Creative Resources and more recently Unsounds Records. Having collaborated on various projects with artists like Christine Abdelnour and Anthea Caddy, Mayas enjoys a long term creative relationship with percussionist Tony Buck (The Necks), whom she feels a kinship to in regards to the boundless exploration of traditional instruments. With a solid classical heritage, Mayas has moved beyond the confines of classical piano music to create a 'mini orchestra' of sound, noise, rhythm and texture.’
The Black Rainbow exhibition is developed and toured by Te Papa.
The Black Rainbow Concert Series is supported by the Chartwell Trust.
Tickets are strictly limited so be sure to book early.
