Ad Parnassum – Purapurawhetū (promo)
Music video
Video: 0:44
Good Company Arts — 2022
This video was created by Good Company Arts to promote the premiere performance in Christchurch in June 2022.
Recording Collections
Search for recordings of my music — including online recordings, CDs, DVDs and documentaries — and find out how to access or buy them.
Tai timu, tai pari
Music video
Video: 31:23
Andrew Beer (violin) with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by James Feddeck
About the recording
Recorded by RNZ Concert as part of SOUNZ’s Resound Project at the Auckland Town Hall on 10 June 2022.
About the work
Dame Gillian Karawe Whitehead – Te Waka Toi Awards 2021
Interviews and talk
Video: 2:16
Creative New Zealand — April 2022
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.
Bougainvillea
Music video
Video: 1:44:13 (Bougainvillea begins at 15:30)
Bridget Douglas (flute)
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
Peter Maxwell Davies Research Network: Friday Forum October 2021
Interviews and talk
Video: 1:30:26
Peter Maxwell Davies Research Network (PMDRN) — 8 October 2021
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
Celebrating Dame Gillian Whitehead on the occasion of her 80th birthday
Interviews and talk
Audio: 20:24
RNZ Concert — April 2021
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