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The bird-themed second half of the concert opens with Biss's 'Four NZ Bird Songs'. The work was initially inspired by the threat of development of the main nesting site of the Tara-iti (NZ fairy tern). The work also depicts the pukeko and the karearea (NZ falcon).
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Read articleNews - 02 Jul 2024
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DSO's Principal Guest Conductor James Judd - Conductor 'Bach and the Birds'
Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti are among some of the best-loved Baroque works, and No. 2 gives us the opportunity to enjoy the skills and talents of the wonderful DSO Concertmaster and Principals.
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