Light - Celebrating Matariki 2013

Cantoris celebrated Matariki 2013 with a programme of ethereal and moving works inspired by the heavens.

Contemporary choral greats such as Whitacre, Lauridsen and Gjeilo took us on a journey to the stars and back. Open performances were held in 3 different settings.

Featuring:

• 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

Musical Director:
Brian O'Regan

Performance: 
22 June, Tapu Te Ranga Marae Matariki Celebrations, 7pm
12 July, Futuna Chapel, Karori, 7.30pm
14 July, Wellington Museum of City and Sea, 2pm