Lilburn Trust
New Zealand Music: Living the Dream
'Fame without fortune is a burden for any performer’. In the 2020 Lilburn Lecture, Karyn Hay explores the realities of an artist's life in NZ. Audio, Gallery
Wide Blows Our Banner by Eve de Castro-Robinson
How much has changed for New Zealand's female composers in the 125 years since women's suffrage? In the 2018 Lilburn Lecture, acclaimed composer Eve de Castro-Robinson reflects on her own journey as a… Audio, Gallery
'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo' by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal
Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal tells the story of his journey as a bicultural composer in Aotearoa New Zealand in 'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo'. Audio
Douglas - Landscape of a New Zealand Composer - Episode 10
Legacies looks at what Douglas Lilburn left behind and recalls the composer's support and appreciation for other artists. Audio
Douglas - Landscape of a New Zealand Composer - Episode 9
In Withdrawing, friends and family of Douglas Lilburn reflect on his last years. After retiring from university teaching at the end of 1979, he also retired from composing. He spent the next 20 years… Audio
Douglas - Landscape of a New Zealand Composer - Episode 4
In the fourth episode, Methods, we look at how Douglas Lilburn got things done. From piano lessons at an early age, through to the setting up of the Electronic Music Studio at Victoria University… Audio