Complete Electro-Acoustic Works [3 CDs plus DVD]

Douglas Lilburn (1915-2001) is considered 'the father of New Zealand music'. After considerable success, he rejected composing for acoustic musical instruments and turned wholly to the creation of electronic works because he felt they would more accurately portray New Zealand in its own right, without reference to European musical forms. Some works are purely electronic; others were inspired by the natural sounds of the sea or bush, or the writings of leading New Zealand writers such as Allen Curnow, Denis Glover and Alistair Campbell.

The DVD includes film footage of Lilburn at work in the electronic music studio he founded at Victoria University. The works were completed between 1963 - 1979. For the first time, they are available as a complete collection.

The superbly documented accompanying booklet is by Ross Harris, and includes information on every work.