(This is the first of the performances of Idiosyncrophilia — the second, below, is at 7pm)

Welcome to the quirky, curious world of Neil Feather's invented instruments. Surrounded by a mesmerising soundscape composed by Rosie Langabeer, the instruments — with names such as 'The Wiggler', 'Nondo' and 'Magnapooters' — whizz, whirr and crunch under the spotlight. A triumph of handmade analogue technology, these deliciously idiosyncratic instruments are made from materials such as cigar boxes, hacked-up guitars and vibrators. Come experience Idiosyncrophilia — a 45-minute semi-improvised soundscape. Immerse yourself in sonic invention!

FEATURING

Neil Feather, Erika Grant & Dan Beban (invented instrument performers)

PROGRAMME

Rosie Langabeer • Idiosyncrophilia: Suite for Invented Instruments

(This is the second of the performances of Idiosyncrophilia — the first, above, is at 5:30pm)

Welcome to the quirky, curious world of Neil Feather's invented instruments. Surrounded by a mesmerising soundscape composed by Rosie Langabeer, the instruments — with names such as 'The Wiggler', 'Nondo' and 'Magnapooters' — whizz, whirr and crunch under the spotlight. A triumph of handmade analogue technology, these deliciously idiosyncratic instruments are made from materials such as cigar boxes, hacked-up guitars and vibrators. Come experience Idiosyncrophilia — a 45-minute semi-improvised soundscape. Immerse yourself in sonic invention!

FEATURING

Neil Feather, Erika Grant & Dan Beban (invented instrument performers)

PROGRAMME

Rosie Langabeer • Idiosyncrophilia: Suite for Invented Instruments

In 2021 we will celebrate the end of our 20th anniversary season with a concert featuring some of our favourite music and composers, including a repeat performance of Stroma's original commission from Jenny McLeod, entitled 'Cat Dreams', in honour of her 80th birthday. Also hear NZ premieres of works by Salina Fisher and Michael Norris, two favourites from Saariaho and Berio, and a guest appearance by Wellington taonga puoro legend Al Fraser in his luminous collaboration with composer Simon Eastwood.

FEATURING

Alistair Fraser (taonga puoro)

Bridget Douglas (flute)

PROGRAMME

Jenny McLeod Cat Dreams for mixed ensemble

Salina Fisher Lumina for mixed ensemble

Kaija Saariaho Terreste for flute and ensemble

Simon Eastwood and Alistair Fraser Te Aitanga Pepeke for taonga puoro and ensemble

Luciano Berio Ricorrenze for wind quintet

Michael Norris Gyri for mixed ensemble

(This is the first of two repeat performances on the same evening — the second, at 8:30pm, is listed below)

Back by popular demand, Stroma explores the hip laneways of musical experimentalism. Composed theatre, musical bodies, comic strips, bandaging and a bit of Laura Branigan will star in this offbeat, set of works that you will be thinking about long after the show is over.

FEATURING

Barbara Paterson (soprano)

Elliot Vaughan & Marcus Jackson (performers)

PROGRAMME

Cathy Berberian Stripsody for for soprano

Yoko Ono Wrapping music for for ensemble and wrappers

Jessie Marino Rot Blau for for two performers

Alvin Lucier 'Clarinet' from Still and Moving Lines of Silence in Families of Hyperbolas for for clarinet and sound

James Tenney Having Never Written a Note for Percussion for for tam-tam

Julius Eastman Joy Boy for for four instruments

Elliot Vaughan Future Past for for mixed ensemble

Jennifer Walshe G.L.O.R.I. for for voice

(This is the second of two repeat performances on the same evening — the first, at 7pm, is listed above)

Back by popular demand, Stroma explores the hip laneways of musical experimentalism. Composed theatre, musical bodies, comic strips, bandaging and a bit of Laura Branigan will star in this offbeat, set of works that you will be thinking about long after the show is over.

FEATURING

Barbara Paterson (soprano)

Elliot Vaughan & Marcus Jackson (performers)

PROGRAMME

Cathy Berberian Stripsody for for soprano

Yoko Ono Wrapping music for for ensemble and wrappers

Jessie Marino Rot Blau for for two performers

Alvin Lucier 'Clarinet' from Still and Moving Lines of Silence in Families of Hyperbolas for for clarinet and sound

James Tenney Having Never Written a Note for Percussion for for tam-tam

Julius Eastman Joy Boy for for four instruments

Elliot Vaughan Future Past for for mixed ensemble

Jennifer Walshe G.L.O.R.I. for for voice