The Legend of Okatia
53 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
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The World Premiere of the orchestral composition by Kane Parsons is a Rangitāne story about the forming of Te Āpiti or the Manawatū Gorge.
Inspired by the Manawatū awa, this is a classical orchestration representing the legend with soaring melodies, driving percussive elements, taonga pūoro & waiata that speaks of the river's health after Okatia has created the gorge.
Featuring the Manawatū Sinfonia & Combined Choir conducted by Andrew Atkins with help from the Renaissance singers, Manawatū Youth Theatre and chorally conducted by Christine Archer-Lockwood.
This family friendly concert will feature excerpts from his previous show ‘All the Right Notes’ which allows access to the orchestra by blending classical works and humour, which resonates with young & old alike, as well as repertoire that honours classical music.
As part of this mahi, Parsons has produced via his company Hokozoo Productions a Children’s story book about the Legend of Okatia as a bilingual resource.
This has been illustrated by UCOL students and overseen by designer Steve Leurink with original story told by Rangitāne Kaumātua Manu Kawana.
This will be given out to local schools to help educate our rangatahi about looking after the Manawatū awa and will also be premiered at the concert.
We’re indebted to our funders Earle Creativity Trust, PNCC Creative Communities & Legacy Performing Arts Trust.
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