Sounds of the Sanctuary - Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts

Immerse yourself in the , a thoughtfully curated programme evoking the beauty of nature and birdsong by the “spellbinding” (Otago Daily Times) New Zealand String Quartet.Sounds of the Sanctuary

Acclaimed New Zealand Composer Gareth Farr's (Spring or planting season), celebrates life and regeneration with an “extraordinary evocation of stillness and gentle birdsong” (). Joseph Haydn’s showcases melodies that soar like thriving bird life. Dame Gillian Whitehead’s (farewell) explores taonga puoro improvisations and honours Aotearoa’s cultural and natural heritage.TeKōangaStuffString Quartet,Op. 64, No.5,The LarkPoroporoaki

And finally, Antonín Dvořák's , , the captures the spirit of exploration, reflecting the diverse ecosystems within the sanctuary.String Quartet No. 12Op. 96American Quartet

Live at Zealandia, celebrates and connects us to the natural world through the power of music.Sounds of the Sanctuary

Presented as part of the 2024 programme.Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts