Work
Te Tangi A Te Matui (The Call of the Matui)
for flute
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Te Tangi A Te Matui (The Call of the Matui), a work for solo flute, traces a delicate web between instrument and voice. This work is based on a Maori karakia , which the flautist sings and then blends with the sound of her instrument. The ornate flute style is inspired by that of the small Maori flute, the koauau. Te Tangi A Te Matui is dedicated to the memory of the composer's mother, Freda McKee.
Difficulty note
The flutist is required to sing
Dedication note
To the memory of my mother
Contents note
This solo flute work is based on a Maori karakia (incantation) which is first sung and then blended with the tangi (sound) of the flute.
Text note
Text: Maori karakia
Performance history
02 Apr 2007: Performed by Alexa Still (flute) and David Miller (piano)
07 Oct 2008: Contemporary Visions 5
16 Sep 2010: “Kiwi Tracks” Air on Hawaii Public Radio
25 Sep 2011: Intrepid Music Projects: New Zealand Music
Performed by Joanna Averill (flute and voice)