The world premiere of an exciting new work
Canadian composer Gary Kulesha Photo: Supplied
As well as being a pianist, teacher, and conductor, Canadian Gary Kulesha is a prolific composer, with a long and ever-growing list of works. In particular, his piece Angels for Marimba and Tape has become an established part of the contemporary repertoire.
It’s said that his work as a composer is a blend of avant-garde techniques, mixed with traditional influences. He’s said much the same thing himself, in fact. He says: “I am attempting to blend all the techniques available to composers into a cohesive form of expression. Most of my current works begin with very traditional forms but use a language that is not so easy to define. [...] I do not think in terms of tonal/atonal sounds, I simply write music as I hear it.”
The work was commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia and written especially for Bede Hanley.
Recorded by RNZ Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 22 October 2020
Producer: Tim Dodd; Engineer: Adrian Hollay
