As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their art help them understand the world better? Hear what the next generation of virtuosi have to say, and how, in the 2025 ANAM Recital series.
Withered Flowers: A Hard Goodbye
"Growing up in New Zealand half-Kiwi and half-Japanese often left me feeling embarrassed of my Asian heritage, and I'd find myself wanting to hide those roots to try and 'fit in'. Recently, I've found such beauty in reconciling wth this aspect of my life. At the end of September, I had the privilege of visiting my family in Japan for the first time in 10 years. There was so much excitement leading up to it, and so much joy which came from the time spent with them, but I never anticipated how hard the goodbye would be. In its reflection and celebration of my culture, my hope is that this recital can acknowledge the pain of loved ones being faraway and bring comfort to that tension." — Emica Taylor
David LOEB Akitsuki
IMPROVISATION
Tōru TAKEMITSU Air
Gareth FARR Kembang Suling
Franz SCHUBERT Introduction and Variations, D. 802 on a theme from 'Trockne Blumen' from Die schöne Müllerin
Emica Taylor (NZ) flute / piccolo / shakuhachi
Jamie Willson (TAS) percussion
Aidan Boase (ANAM Associate Faculty) piano
Photo by Pia Johnson
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