Taku Wana: the Enduring Spirit

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Event Taku Wana: the Enduring Spirit
Venue School of Music, Nelson, New Zealand
First Date 1998
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description From poems by Lauris Edmond. A commemoration of the 1843 Wairau tragedy and a celebration of early interracial friendships, especially among women.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Drama
Song
Bicultural
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Helen Fisher Composer
Rangimoana Taylor Director
Richard Nunn Musician
Sarah Yates Musician: Cellist
Rangimoana Taylor Narrator
Bernie Reid Poi Specialist Poi Leader
Mere Boynton Singer
Linden Loader Singer
Roger Wilson Singer
Wi Kuki Kaa Writer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Conductor: Rita Paczian, Nelson Chamber Orchestra. Polyhymnos Choir.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 204700