Ross HARRIS: Requiem for the Fallen (Part Two)

From Music Alive, 8:35 pm on 25 April 2014

Requiem for the Fallen

The world première performance of Ross Harris’ work for tenor, choir, string quartet, with text by Vincent O’Sullivan,  and taonga pūoro by Horomona Horo. Written in commemoration of World War I, Requiem for the Fallen is an evocative plea against the horror of war.

Performed by Horomona Horo (taonga pūoro), Richard Greager (tenor), Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, New Zealand String Quartet conducted by Karen Grylls.

Presenter: Christine Argyle, Producer: David McCaw, Sound Engineer: Darryl Stack.

Recorded in the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul by Radio New Zealand.

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