Kia Kotahi Beethoven
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Troy Kingi needs little introduction. A phenomenal musician and national taonga who explores freely across musical genres — we are thrilled to collaborate with him on this special re-imagining of Beethoven’s mighty Symphony No. 9 — Kia Kotahi.
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type:
Mainstage
Featured Artist(s):
André de Ridder
, Role
Troy Kingi
, Role
Composer(s):
Beethoven; Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper; Troy Kingi
Programme
Beethoven, Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, Troy Kingi Symphony No. 9 Kia Kotahi
Hear Beethoven’s mighty Ninth Symphony renewed through an inspired Aotearoa collaboration. Musician and national taonga Troy Kingi joins forces with composer Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper and the NZSO to reimagine a work whose message of unity has resonated for two centuries.
New interludes by Kingi and Bridgman-Cooper sit between Beethoven’s movements, opening fresh pathways into the symphony and building towards its famous finale. There, the triumphant Ode to Joy is sung in te reo Māori, allowing Beethoven’s emphatic call for fellowship to be heard anew.
Originally conceived for 2020 and delayed by the pandemic, Kia Kotahi finally reaches the stage under Music Director André de Ridder. This special project brings musical traditions, languages and communities together in a powerful celebration of connection: kia kotahi—be one.
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Thu, 2 Dec
Mainstage
Wellington Town Hall
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Fri, 3 Dec
Mainstage
Auckland Town Hall
Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Featured artists
André de Ridder
Role
Troy Kingi
Role
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