Recording Collections

About the interview

In April 2022, I was honoured to receive the 2021 Sir Kingi Ihaka Award which is given to kaumātua or kuia in recognition of their contribution to strengthening the continuity of Māori culture through their support of ngā Toi Māori.

Te Waka Toi Awards — Creative New Zealand

Because the 2021 award ceremony was held online, Creative New Zealand recorded my acceptance speech beforehand.

About the recording

Recorded by RNZ Concert at the inaugural Whakatipu Music Festival as part of a concert featuring all the guest artists.

About the work

Bougainvillea

About the talk

I was invited by the PMDRN to give a talk for their online forum about my recollections of studying and working with Max, his influence on my work as a composer and our enduring friendship over many decades.

The forum has 2 guests: Ian Ritchie and me, and is moderated by Richard McGregor. My contribution begins about 44 minutes into the forum and is followed by members asking questions about my talk.

Watch the forum

PMD Research Network 8 October 2021: Gillian Whitehead, Ian Ritchie — Youtube

About the interview

David Morriss host of Upbeat, RNZ Concert’s music and arts news programme, wishes me many happy returns and finds out how I am spending my time.

Listen to the interview

Celebrating Dame Gillian Whitehead on the occasion of her 80th birthday — RNZ

Performers

All the works on this album are performed by Bridget Douglas (flutes) and Alistair Fraser (taonga pūoro).

Work

Amongst the 6 works on this recording is my Hineraukatauri.

Hineraukatauri

Get the recording

Buy the limited edition CD from all good record stores, or buy the digital version from Bandcamp or SOUNZ.

Silver Stone Wood Bone — Bandcamp

Review

Elizabeth Kerr has reviewed this album.

Music of Aotearoa — Five Lines

Award

Silver stone wood bone was a finalist for the 2022 Classical Album of the Year at the Aotearoa New Zealand Music Awards.

Aotearoa Music Awards: history

About the recording

Recorded as part of SOUNZ’s Resound Project during a Chamber Music New Zealand concert called ‘Nocturnes’ which took place at the Public Trust Hall, Wellington on 14 April 2021.

About the work

Lullaby for Matthew