Matariki 2013 - "Light" - choral works inspired by the heavens

Programme extracts

Eric Whitacre: Lux Aurumque 
Tavener - Ikon of the Nativity 
Lauridsen - Sure on this shining light

Full programme
Morten Lauridsen: Sure on this shining night
Ola Gjeilo: Northern Lights
Eric Whitacre: Lux Aurumque
Eric Whitacre: Sleep
Olaf Christiansen: Light Everlasting
Eriks Esenvalds: Stars

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Cantoris celebrates Matariki 2013 with a programme of ethereal and moving works inspired by the heavens.
Contemporary choral greats such as Whitacre, Lauridsen and Gjeilo take us on a journey to the stars and back. With open performances (koha much appreciated) in 3 different settings, Cantoris aims to make this inspiring programme as accessible as possible.

Sat 22nd June 7pm
Tapu Te Ranga Marae Matariki Celebrations
www.taputerangamatariki.com

Fri 12th July, 7.30pm
Futuna Chapel, Karori
Koha entry

Sun 14th July 2pm
Wellington Museum of City and Sea

All performances are free/koha

Recent events

The Armed Man
Karl Jenkins

A sell out crowd filled St Andrews on the Terrace on Fri 26th April for a special concert in acknowledgement of Anzac DAy 2013.
Featuring choir, ensemble and karakia
Director: Brian O'Regan

"Middle C" Review
Audience reviews
Radio NZ interview with Brian

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New Musical Director 2013

We are delighted to welcome Brian O'Regan as Musical Director for 2013.
More about Brian here