Navigation for Douglas: The Landscape of a New Zealand Composer

Credits

(1) Music: Introduction and opening music from This is New Zealand (1949), a New Zealand Broadcasting Service radio documentary.

(2) Joyce Hamilton: Scene setter - post World War II in Christchurch.   Underscored by Diversions for String Orchestra (1947), performed by the Alex Lindsay String Orchestra, recorded in 1956 [SA/NTK 14297].

(3) Gwyneth Brown: Ngaio Marsh theatre rehearsals.   Underscored by Duo for Violin and Viola (1942), performed by Ruth Pearl (violin) and Jean McCartney (viola), recorded in 1966 [SA/NTK 14558].

(4) Dame Ngaio Marsh: Writing music for the theatre. Archival talk extracted from Music Ho, Douglas Lilburn 50th Birthday Tribute, recorded in 1965 [SA/NTK 14551].

(5) Richard Campion and Douglas: Ngaio Marsh productions, New Zealand poetry. Archival interview recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14477].   Underscored by Occasional Pieces for Piano (1942-73), performed by Margaret Nielsen (piano), recorded in 1981 [SA/NTK 14358].

(6) Alistair Te Ariki Campbell: The Wellington Group. “Composers had a hard time in the 40s and 50s …”

(7) Douglas Lilburn: “Composing conditions were poor in the 40s …” - archival talk recorded in 1973 [SA/NTK 14546].

(8) Ropata Erwin: “Douglas had high performance standards that sometimes weren't met in the 40s …”

(9) Dean Major: “Douglas enjoyed first performance support – but ...”  Underscored by Symphony No. 2 (1951, 1974 revision), performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alex Lindsay, recorded in 1974 [SA/NTK 14310].

(10) Helen Young: Introduction to the Schola Musica and Ashley Heenan.   Underscored by Canzona, performed by members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra, recorded in 2001 [Radio New Zealand].

(11) Ashley Heenan: Unearthing works for the Schola Musica to play.

(12) Music: Title Music from the National Film Unit production of Journey For Three (1948), recorded in 1948 [SA/NTK TANZA CL2].

(13) Philip Norman: Writing for film.  Underscored and followed by the Race Meeting from the National Film Unit production of Journey For Three (1948), recorded in 1948 [SA/NTK TANZA CL3].

(14) Richard Campion and Douglas: “Have you considered writing an opera?” - archival interview recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14477].   Underscored by St Joan (1955), performed by members of the National Orchestra conducted by James Robertson, recorded in 1955 and remastered in 1988 [SA/NTK 14435].

(15) Music: Willow Song (1944), performed by Gabrielle Phillips (mezzo-soprano) and Pauline de Schryver (piano) [SA/NTK TANZA CL1].

(16) Philip Norman: Writing for theatre - Richard and Edith Campion.

(17) Richard Campion and Douglas: Recording the music for St Joan. Archival interview recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14477].   Underscored by St Joan (1955), performed by members of the National Orchestra conducted by James Robertson, recorded in 1955 and remastered in 1988 [SA/NTK 14435].

(18) Music: Introduction and opening music from the radio drama The Pitcher and the Well (1964) [SA/NTK TX868].

(19) Philip Norman: Early electronic works for the NZBC.

(20) Audio: A brief extract from The Pitcher and the Well (1964) [SA/NTK TX868].

(21) Douglas Lilburn: Using electronic music in theatre and drama. Archival interview recorded in 1971 [SA/NTK 14552].   Underscored by The Return (1965), electronic sound image - poem by Alistair Campbell, read by Tim Elliot, voices by Mahi Potiki [SA/NTK 14384].

(22) Ross Harris: Douglas returns from overseas to set up the Electronic Music Studio. Archival talk recorded in 1985 [Radio New Zealand Tape 3491].

(23) John Rimmer: Using university breaks to compose.

(24) Martin Lodge: Academic and artist, Douglas was a creator not an analyst.

(25) Richard Campion and Douglas: University life. Archival interview recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14477].

(26) Music: Symphony No. 3 (1961), performed by the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation National Orchestra conducted by John Hopkins, recorded live at the premiere performance in Wellington, 31 July 1962 [SA/NTK 14263].

(27) Dean Major: “The Lilburn revival began in the mid 70s …”

(28) John Hopkins: “Lack of recordings meant it was very hard to access his music …” Underscored by Symphony No. 3 (1961), performed by the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation National Orchestra conducted by John Hopkins, recorded live at the premiere performance in Wellington, 31 July 1962 [SA/NTK 14263].

(29) Margaret Nielsen: “I first encountered his music, copying manuscripts…”   Underscored by Four Preludes, performed by Georgina Zellan-Smith (piano), recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14483].

(30) Douglas Lilburn: The start of Waiteata Press. Archival interview recorded in 1983 [SA/NTK 16870].

(31) Music: "Sleep on..." from Elegy (1951), performed by Michael Leighton-Jones (baritone) and Margaret Nielsen (piano), recorded in 1975 [SA/NTK 14360].

(32) Helen Young: His position on the Concert Programme audition panel.

(33) Martin Lodge: Detached support for other composers.   Underscored by Quartet for Brass Instruments (1957), performed by Concord Brass - Grant Cooper, Daniel Waldron, Marc Guy and Barry Kilpatrick; recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14305].

(34) Music: Quartet for Brass Instruments (1957), performed by Concord Brass - Grant Cooper, Daniel Waldron, Marc Guy and Barry Kilpatrick; recorded in 1989 [SA/NTK 14305].

(35) Dorothy McKegg: Production Credits.