The Earth Child

An evening of beautifully performed songs of NZ poetry to celebrate acclaimed writer Katherine Mansfield and the Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day. Featuring the mesmerising soprano voice of rising star Natasha Te Rupe-Wilson (back briefly from performing in Europe for this concert) and stunning piano played by NZTrio member and internationally in-demand Somi Kim. This is an evening not to be missed for poetry and music lovers alike, brought to you at drastically reduced ticket prices thanks to Phantom Billstickers and Creative Communities Scheme in Auckland.

This special premiere concert is offered as a tribute to Katherine Mansfield in the centenary year of her death. She was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis in December 1917 and died on 9 January 1923. The evening features poetry by Mansfield set to music by acclaimed NZ composer, Janet Jennings, along with songs created by Jennings from the poetry of another NZ writer, a contemporary of Mansfield's, Ursula Bethell. To complete the performance, Te Rupe-Wilson sings the much loved La chanson d'Eve with lyrics by another of their contemporaries, Charles van Lerberghe and composed by Gabriel Fauré.

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