Douglas Lilburn

In the fourth episode, Methods, we look at how Douglas Lilburn got things done. From piano lessons at an early age, through to the setting up of the Electronic Music Studio at Victoria University… Audio

Douglas Lilburn drew great strength and inspiration from the natural world around him. In the third episode, Nature, Douglas's family and friends discuss his sensitivity to nature and geography, and… Audio

Practicalities, looks at aspects of the working life of Douglas Lilburn the composer. Writing music for film, theatre and radio, and the creative partnerships with Dame Ngaio Marsh, Richard Campion… Audio

In Search of a Tradition introduces many of the threads which are woven throughout the series, including images of Douglas's childhood from his unpublished notes for Memories of Early Years - a… Audio

Commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra (now New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) for its 10th birthday. Performed in 2004 by the NZSO with conductor Kenneth Young. Audio

Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Taddei Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia, conducted by Enrique Diemecke. Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Charles Groves. Broadcast in 1987. Audio

Performed by the NZBCSO, conducted by John Ritchie, narrator Bruce Mason. Audio

Performed by the NZBCSO, conductor Alex Lindsay. Audio