Ihtai Avei'a - Star Navigator

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Event Ihtai Avei'a - Star Navigator
Venue Te Rauparaha Stadium, Poirua, New Zealand
First Date 13 May 2022
Last Date 14 May 2022
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Aboard a cramped British scientific vessel in the vastness of the Pacific, two navigators find themselves locked on a collision course. One is a Tahitian priest, guided by his ancient knowledge of star pathways. The other a naval officer, desperate to prove both himself and his faith in science.
This beautiful and haunting new work by composer Tim Finn with Tahitian monologues by Célestine Hitiura Vaite tells the story of Tupaia, the Tahitian star navigator who sailed with James Cook, on the maiden voyage of the Endeavour in 1769. Ihitai ‘Avei’a – Star Navigator explores the relationship bet
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Further Information Songs by Tim Finn and Tahitian monologues by Célestine Hitiura Vaite. A concert performance with Manukau Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Choral and The Graduate Choir New Zealand.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 213189
Dataset AusStage