The Creation Voyages | Wellington
Sun, 02 Aug
|Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A musical exploration of Aotearoa's creation myth, based on New Zealand Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan's award-winning children's book, Weaving Earth and Sky.
Time & Location
02 Aug 2026, 11:00 am – 11:50 am
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library, 65 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
About the event
The Creation Voyages, from New Zealand Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan’s award-winning children’s book Weaving Earth & Sky is an exciting new performance from the New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpū Tūrū o Aotearoa. Through music and storytelling, with imagery by Gavin Bishop, the NZSQ vividly reimagines Aotearoa’s creation myths in an engaging, whānau-friendly performance.
Across 45 minutes, string quartet will meet live storytelling. NZSQ violinist Peter will narrate Ranginui and Papatuānuku’s embrace, their separation and the rise of the Atua, while accompanied by live sound effects and music played by the NZSQ on their unique instruments. Including, Pokarekare Ana, excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Holst’s Planets Suite.
See you at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Ngā Pou Ruahine, Level 2) for a voyage back to creation!