MAJOR PERFORMANCES AND RECORDINGS OF COMPOSITIONS
· Butterfly (poetry by D. H. Lawrence) for soprano and pianoforte performed by Rosie Auchinvole as part of her final recital, accompanied by pianist Tom McGrath. Mary Hopewell Theatre, Otago University, October 31, 2024
· Arrangement of Hine e Hine performed by Zachary McCulloch as part of his programme for “Il canto degli Ulivi” at the Festival della Valle d’Itria held in the south eastern Italian town of Martina Franca (Apulia region), July 18, 2024
· The Mute Swan (poetry by Leonora Smith who was present at the concert) for female choir (SSAA) and pianoforte performed by Rosie Auchinvole, Rosie McAllister, Estée Wilke, and Tessa Romano (their teacher) accompanied by pianist Tom McGrath, Marama Hall, Otago University, Dunedin, NZ. May 15, 2024
· Three Katherine Mansfield Songs, performed by mezzo-soprano Tessa Romano accompanied by pianist Sherry Grant, Child of the Sun concert, Marama Hall, Dunedin, NZ, September 17, 2023 (Recorded by SOUNZ). This was a project involving eight composers, producing a total of 19 song settings.
Wai-te-ata Press will be publishing all 19 songs in 2026 professional CD during 2026. These will also be performed again and professionally recorded on CD in 2026.
· Echo for mezzo soprano and tenor. Performed by Sally-Anne Russell and Michael Petruccelli, with pianist Darryl Coote at the L’amore, Labassa and Ludwig concert held at Labassa, Melbourne, Australia, October 30, 2022
· Concertino for Flute, Harp, and Concerto Band, commissioned by Baradene College Performed by Alica Chen with the students of Baradene College conducted by Nino Sloser at Holy Trinity Cathedral Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, 2 August, 2022.
· The Flying Gardens (movement one – “Sacred Grove”) performed by Heleen du Plessis a number of times, including at “A Concert for Peace” October 30, 2021, and at the "Vigil for Ukraine" (April 28. 2022).
· Nga Manu O Te Ngahere, commissioned by PACT performed at the NZ Auckland Art Festival, Force of Nature concert, flute (Katheryn Moorhead), clarinet (Peter Scholes), and violoncello (Ashley Brown), Hamilton, February 10, 2022 (Recorded for CD Feruary 11 and 12, 2022). This work has since been performed in most centres around New Zealand during 2022 – 2024.
· The Birds, a comic Singspiel based on the comedy by Aristophanes. Scored for soloists, chorus, flutes, clarinets, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, percussion, timpani, guitars, pianoforte, and strings, this work is suitable for performance by high school students, and/or professional performance groups.
Libretto by Rachel Le Rossignol. Concert version of the work performed and recorded by soloists Jessica Wells (mezzo), Dilys Fong (mezzo), Harry Grigg (tenor), and Angus Simmons (baritone) with the Bach Musica NZ choir and orchestra conducted by Rita Paczian, Auckland Town Hall May 26, 2019.
· Mozart vs Salieri, 18th century-style linking recitatives (text and music), setting of quotes by Plato and J. S. Bach for choir and orchestra, and a grand finale setting of a quote by Voltaire for all soloists, choir, and orchestra. The project was performed at the Elizabeth Murdoch Recital Centre, Melbourne, April 27, 2019 by Victoria Chorale, the Art of Sound Orchestra, with soloists Janet Todd (Therese), Sally-Anne Russell (Constanza), Nick Seidenman (Mozart) and Peter Tregar (Salieri), conducted by Mario Dobernig.
· "Parade of the Birds", from The Birds chosen for the Westlake Community Project 2018, performed August 3, 2018 by the Westlake Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Squire; the work was recorded by RNZ, September 2018.
• Three Spanish Songs for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra: a cycle of three Spanish poems by the composer, translated by Andrea Katz. Performed and recorded during the 2018 New Zealand Composers’ SOUNZ/RNZ/NZSO recording sessions, sung by famous mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei, January 2018
https://www.radionz.co.nz/concert/programmes/sounz-recordings/audio/2018666564/andrew-perkins-three-spanish-songs
The second song from the cycle was performed in Austria during November 2018
• Concerto Grosso for Flute, Harpsichord and Orchestra, performed by flautist Adrianna Lis and harpsichordist Rosemary Barnes with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Peter Scholes, July 24, 2016 to a capacity audience: the work received a standing ovation. Recorded by Franco Viganoni (Viganoni and Viganoni), and SOUNZ. Adrianna Lis is intending to perform the work in Poland (date to be announced).
• The Radish and the Shoe, composition for narrator and orchestra, recorded by the New Zealand
Symphony Orchestra, in English, and French; October 2014, Wellington, New Zealand
• The Radish and the Shoe, composition for narrator and orchestra, performed by the Preston Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, conducted by Mario Dobernig, and narrated by the composer (Andrew Perkins) November 30, 2014
• an orchestral reduction of La Captive by Berlioz, for soprano, pianoforte and cello, performed by Vivien Hamilton (mezzo), Len Vorster (pianist), and Lachlan Dent (cello), Uniting Church, Diamond Creek, Melbourne, August 16, 2014
• an arrangement of Four Serious Songs by Brahms, for baritone, string quartet and pianoforte, performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre Salon on 16th and 18th June 2014 by baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, pianist Kristian Chong, violinists Wilma Smith and Nicholas Waters, viola player Lisa Grosman, and cellist Michelle Wood.
• Waltz-Fantasia for orchestra, performed during the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 Composers’ Workshop.
Recorded 2012 by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Wellington, November, 2012.
• Christchurch Vespers, Vespers for the Feast of Pentecost, for soprano solo, choir and orchestra – public performance and CD recording by Bach Musica, with soprano soloist Gina Sanders. July 22, 2012, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Dr Martin Andrew, New Zealand Opera News, November, 2012
Interview with Eva Radich, Radio New Zealand, Tuesday 17th July 2012.
• Huia, scored for harp and wind quintet, performed and recorded by Jess Fotinos (harp) with students from the Australian National Academy of Music during their 2011 Composers’ Workshop.
• Ave Maris Stella for pipe organ. CD recording ‘New Zealand Organ Music’, performed and recorded by Richard Apperley, Wellington, 2012.
• Tango-Romanza, scored for full concert band.
Performed October, 2009 by the Watsonia Defense Force Concert Band, Melbourne, Australia.
• Jubilate Deo, scored for SSATB choir, full symphony orchestra and pipe organ. Commissioned by the Baradene College Limited, performed by the Baradene College of the Sacred Heart Sophia Choir, Jubilee Singers and members of Bach Musica, with the Baradene College Orchestra supplemented by alumni on the occasion of the Colleges’ Centennial Celebrations, Baradene College, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performed 20 August, 2009, at the KBB Festival, Auckland.
Performed 22 August, 2009, Baradene College Centennial Concert, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performed 11 September, 2009, Baradene College Centennial Mass, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Song To The Lord Jesus for SATB choir and pipe organ
Commissioned by the Catholic Church to be performed as part of the rededication ceremonies celebrating the refurbishment of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland. The premiere performances were September 14 and 15, 2007.
• Echo for contralto and pianoforte
Premiere performance was November 8, 2003, The Pre-Raphaelite Dream exhibition concert given by contralto Cathie Harrop and pianist Paul Harrop.
• Warkworth March for brass band
(Written and performed to celebrate Warkworth’s 150th Anniversary
Warkworth Town Hall, October 11, 2003 and on Founders’ Day, November 15 2003)
•Salve, Regina for symphony orchestra
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2002 Composers’ Workshop, first movement of three for orchestra, 1993) Conductor, Mark Tadai; recorded by Concert FM
• Fantasia For Eight Celli (Ensemble Philharmonia, commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Aotea Centre, Auckland, performed October 20, 21, 1993) Broadcasts, Concert FM 1993, 1994
• The Flying Gardens: Tui for symphony orchestra
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s School’s Concert, second of three movements for orchestra, 1993) Conductor, Uwe Grodd.
• Ways of Light and Life song cycle for baritone, clarinet, French horn, violin, two violas, and violoncello
(two performances, Ensemble Philharmonia, Auckland Philharmonia, Composer in Residence Commission, Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992)
Conductor, Andrew Perkins; baritone Iosefa Enari; live performance recorded by Concert FM, 1992
• Symphony Der Bote for symphony orchestra and mezzo soprano
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Composer In Residence commission, Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992) Conductor, William Boughton; mezzo soprano, Carmel Carroll; Broadcasts, Concert FM (1992 live broadcast/performance; 1993)
• The Flying Gardens, two pieces for solo violoncello
(many performances including two separate performances at the Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992) Violoncello, Thomas Pierard; Broadcasts, Concert FM multiple times during 1989-1993
2010, performed during the Presentation of the Cross, Good Friday liturgy, violoncellist Tom Pierard, St Matthews in the City, Auckland New Zealand, April 2, 2010.
2010, throughout Europe during Pierard’s World Concert Tour
http://www.puygironartfestival.fr/enregistrements-festival-puygiron.php
2010, performed as an encore , Bach Musica concert, Tom Pierard soloist
• Composition In Red, quartet for mezzo soprano, flute, viola, and violoncello
(‘New Music Two’ concert, Auckland City Art Gallery, 1987)
Performers: Lucy Campbell, Mary-Kate Thompson, Michael Vidulich, Lisa Stamp
Performed 2004 in Wellington by the chamber group ‘Mallow’
• Sinfonietta di Dieci for ten part string orchestra (performed at the ‘Sonic Circus’, Wellington, 1987 and Lower Hutt, 1987). Commissioned by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the Schola Musica
Conductor, Michael Vinten. Broadcasts, Concert FM (1987, 1988-twice)
• Requiem For Peace for mezzo soprano, SATB choir, woodwind, brass and percussion (International Youth Year, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, 1985): Conductor, Juan Matteucci; mezzo soprano, Anthea Moller; choir, University Singers Choir, with members of the Auckland Regional Orchestra; Broadcasts, Concert FM (1985,1986)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND RECORDINGS OF COMPOSITIONS
• Spanish Song Cycle: a cycle of four songs in Spanish for mezzo-soprano and string quartet
• The Birds: a comic Singspiel with libretto written by Rachel Le Rossignol. The work is designed to be performed by high school students, or professional groups. The work is scored for 2 flutes (and/or oboes), clarinets (and/or saxophones), xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, maracas, castanets, claves, congas, timpani, guitars, pianoforte, and strings.
Duration 2.5 hours
· Arrangement of Hine e Hine performed by Zachary McCulloch as part of his programme for “Il canto degli Ulivi” at the Festival della Valle d’Itria held in the south eastern Italian town of Martina Franca (Apulia region), July 18, 2024
· The Mute Swan (poetry by Leonora Smith who was present at the concert) for female choir (SSAA) and pianoforte performed by Rosie Auchinvole, Rosie McAllister, Estée Wilke, and Tessa Romano (their teacher) accompanied by pianist Tom McGrath, Marama Hall, Otago University, Dunedin, NZ. May 15, 2024
· Three Katherine Mansfield Songs, performed by mezzo-soprano Tessa Romano accompanied by pianist Sherry Grant, Child of the Sun concert, Marama Hall, Dunedin, NZ, September 17, 2023 (Recorded by SOUNZ). This was a project involving eight composers, producing a total of 19 song settings.
Wai-te-ata Press will be publishing all 19 songs in 2026 professional CD during 2026. These will also be performed again and professionally recorded on CD in 2026.
· Echo for mezzo soprano and tenor. Performed by Sally-Anne Russell and Michael Petruccelli, with pianist Darryl Coote at the L’amore, Labassa and Ludwig concert held at Labassa, Melbourne, Australia, October 30, 2022
· Concertino for Flute, Harp, and Concerto Band, commissioned by Baradene College Performed by Alica Chen with the students of Baradene College conducted by Nino Sloser at Holy Trinity Cathedral Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, 2 August, 2022.
· The Flying Gardens (movement one – “Sacred Grove”) performed by Heleen du Plessis a number of times, including at “A Concert for Peace” October 30, 2021, and at the "Vigil for Ukraine" (April 28. 2022).
· Nga Manu O Te Ngahere, commissioned by PACT performed at the NZ Auckland Art Festival, Force of Nature concert, flute (Katheryn Moorhead), clarinet (Peter Scholes), and violoncello (Ashley Brown), Hamilton, February 10, 2022 (Recorded for CD Feruary 11 and 12, 2022). This work has since been performed in most centres around New Zealand during 2022 – 2024.
· The Birds, a comic Singspiel based on the comedy by Aristophanes. Scored for soloists, chorus, flutes, clarinets, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, percussion, timpani, guitars, pianoforte, and strings, this work is suitable for performance by high school students, and/or professional performance groups.
Libretto by Rachel Le Rossignol. Concert version of the work performed and recorded by soloists Jessica Wells (mezzo), Dilys Fong (mezzo), Harry Grigg (tenor), and Angus Simmons (baritone) with the Bach Musica NZ choir and orchestra conducted by Rita Paczian, Auckland Town Hall May 26, 2019.
· Mozart vs Salieri, 18th century-style linking recitatives (text and music), setting of quotes by Plato and J. S. Bach for choir and orchestra, and a grand finale setting of a quote by Voltaire for all soloists, choir, and orchestra. The project was performed at the Elizabeth Murdoch Recital Centre, Melbourne, April 27, 2019 by Victoria Chorale, the Art of Sound Orchestra, with soloists Janet Todd (Therese), Sally-Anne Russell (Constanza), Nick Seidenman (Mozart) and Peter Tregar (Salieri), conducted by Mario Dobernig.
· "Parade of the Birds", from The Birds chosen for the Westlake Community Project 2018, performed August 3, 2018 by the Westlake Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Squire; the work was recorded by RNZ, September 2018.
• Three Spanish Songs for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra: a cycle of three Spanish poems by the composer, translated by Andrea Katz. Performed and recorded during the 2018 New Zealand Composers’ SOUNZ/RNZ/NZSO recording sessions, sung by famous mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei, January 2018
https://www.radionz.co.nz/concert/programmes/sounz-recordings/audio/2018666564/andrew-perkins-three-spanish-songs
The second song from the cycle was performed in Austria during November 2018
• Concerto Grosso for Flute, Harpsichord and Orchestra, performed by flautist Adrianna Lis and harpsichordist Rosemary Barnes with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Peter Scholes, July 24, 2016 to a capacity audience: the work received a standing ovation. Recorded by Franco Viganoni (Viganoni and Viganoni), and SOUNZ. Adrianna Lis is intending to perform the work in Poland (date to be announced).
• The Radish and the Shoe, composition for narrator and orchestra, recorded by the New Zealand
Symphony Orchestra, in English, and French; October 2014, Wellington, New Zealand
• The Radish and the Shoe, composition for narrator and orchestra, performed by the Preston Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, conducted by Mario Dobernig, and narrated by the composer (Andrew Perkins) November 30, 2014
• an orchestral reduction of La Captive by Berlioz, for soprano, pianoforte and cello, performed by Vivien Hamilton (mezzo), Len Vorster (pianist), and Lachlan Dent (cello), Uniting Church, Diamond Creek, Melbourne, August 16, 2014
• an arrangement of Four Serious Songs by Brahms, for baritone, string quartet and pianoforte, performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre Salon on 16th and 18th June 2014 by baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, pianist Kristian Chong, violinists Wilma Smith and Nicholas Waters, viola player Lisa Grosman, and cellist Michelle Wood.
• Waltz-Fantasia for orchestra, performed during the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 Composers’ Workshop.
Recorded 2012 by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Wellington, November, 2012.
• Christchurch Vespers, Vespers for the Feast of Pentecost, for soprano solo, choir and orchestra – public performance and CD recording by Bach Musica, with soprano soloist Gina Sanders. July 22, 2012, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Dr Martin Andrew, New Zealand Opera News, November, 2012
Interview with Eva Radich, Radio New Zealand, Tuesday 17th July 2012.
• Huia, scored for harp and wind quintet, performed and recorded by Jess Fotinos (harp) with students from the Australian National Academy of Music during their 2011 Composers’ Workshop.
• Ave Maris Stella for pipe organ. CD recording ‘New Zealand Organ Music’, performed and recorded by Richard Apperley, Wellington, 2012.
• Tango-Romanza, scored for full concert band.
Performed October, 2009 by the Watsonia Defense Force Concert Band, Melbourne, Australia.
• Jubilate Deo, scored for SSATB choir, full symphony orchestra and pipe organ. Commissioned by the Baradene College Limited, performed by the Baradene College of the Sacred Heart Sophia Choir, Jubilee Singers and members of Bach Musica, with the Baradene College Orchestra supplemented by alumni on the occasion of the Colleges’ Centennial Celebrations, Baradene College, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performed 20 August, 2009, at the KBB Festival, Auckland.
Performed 22 August, 2009, Baradene College Centennial Concert, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performed 11 September, 2009, Baradene College Centennial Mass, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Song To The Lord Jesus for SATB choir and pipe organ
Commissioned by the Catholic Church to be performed as part of the rededication ceremonies celebrating the refurbishment of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland. The premiere performances were September 14 and 15, 2007.
• Echo for contralto and pianoforte
Premiere performance was November 8, 2003, The Pre-Raphaelite Dream exhibition concert given by contralto Cathie Harrop and pianist Paul Harrop.
• Warkworth March for brass band
(Written and performed to celebrate Warkworth’s 150th Anniversary
Warkworth Town Hall, October 11, 2003 and on Founders’ Day, November 15 2003)
•Salve, Regina for symphony orchestra
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2002 Composers’ Workshop, first movement of three for orchestra, 1993) Conductor, Mark Tadai; recorded by Concert FM
• Fantasia For Eight Celli (Ensemble Philharmonia, commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Aotea Centre, Auckland, performed October 20, 21, 1993) Broadcasts, Concert FM 1993, 1994
• The Flying Gardens: Tui for symphony orchestra
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s School’s Concert, second of three movements for orchestra, 1993) Conductor, Uwe Grodd.
• Ways of Light and Life song cycle for baritone, clarinet, French horn, violin, two violas, and violoncello
(two performances, Ensemble Philharmonia, Auckland Philharmonia, Composer in Residence Commission, Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992)
Conductor, Andrew Perkins; baritone Iosefa Enari; live performance recorded by Concert FM, 1992
• Symphony Der Bote for symphony orchestra and mezzo soprano
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Composer In Residence commission, Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992) Conductor, William Boughton; mezzo soprano, Carmel Carroll; Broadcasts, Concert FM (1992 live broadcast/performance; 1993)
• The Flying Gardens, two pieces for solo violoncello
(many performances including two separate performances at the Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992) Violoncello, Thomas Pierard; Broadcasts, Concert FM multiple times during 1989-1993
2010, performed during the Presentation of the Cross, Good Friday liturgy, violoncellist Tom Pierard, St Matthews in the City, Auckland New Zealand, April 2, 2010.
2010, throughout Europe during Pierard’s World Concert Tour
http://www.puygironartfestival.fr/enregistrements-festival-puygiron.php
2010, performed as an encore , Bach Musica concert, Tom Pierard soloist
• Composition In Red, quartet for mezzo soprano, flute, viola, and violoncello
(‘New Music Two’ concert, Auckland City Art Gallery, 1987)
Performers: Lucy Campbell, Mary-Kate Thompson, Michael Vidulich, Lisa Stamp
Performed 2004 in Wellington by the chamber group ‘Mallow’
• Sinfonietta di Dieci for ten part string orchestra (performed at the ‘Sonic Circus’, Wellington, 1987 and Lower Hutt, 1987). Commissioned by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the Schola Musica
Conductor, Michael Vinten. Broadcasts, Concert FM (1987, 1988-twice)
• Requiem For Peace for mezzo soprano, SATB choir, woodwind, brass and percussion (International Youth Year, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, 1985): Conductor, Juan Matteucci; mezzo soprano, Anthea Moller; choir, University Singers Choir, with members of the Auckland Regional Orchestra; Broadcasts, Concert FM (1985,1986)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND RECORDINGS OF COMPOSITIONS
• Spanish Song Cycle: a cycle of four songs in Spanish for mezzo-soprano and string quartet
• The Birds: a comic Singspiel with libretto written by Rachel Le Rossignol. The work is designed to be performed by high school students, or professional groups. The work is scored for 2 flutes (and/or oboes), clarinets (and/or saxophones), xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, maracas, castanets, claves, congas, timpani, guitars, pianoforte, and strings.
Duration 2.5 hours
