The Magpie House
SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand MusicFinalist in the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
Off a bustling Wellington city thoroughfare there's a quaint, narrow lane called Ascot Street, where sits a modernist house whose tar black weatherboard and stark white trim inspired the name ‘the Magpie House’. Out back, lies an overgrown jungle of a garden where New Zealand’s ‘father of classical music composition’ Douglas Lilburn, who lived ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic InterviewsMusic History | ||||
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Finalist in the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
In the 1970s, Lilburn wrestles with synthesizers and other machines, and comes out victorious, composing some masterpieces of the electroacoustic medium. But then he quits. He never writes anothe... more
Finalist in the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
In 1959, Douglas Lilburn moves into the Magpie House at 22 Ascot Terrace. It’s slightly over ‘teacup throwing’ distance from the cottage of his longtime friend—and onetime lover—Rita Angus and of... more
Finalist in the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
In 1951 a modernist, black and white house is built at 22 Ascot Terrace in Wellington. Meanwhile, in post-war New Zealand there's a stark division between left and right. It’s hard to fully compr... more
Finalist in the 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
1940 marks a period of great change in the cultural landscape of New Zealand. It has been 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and pākehā artists including composer Douglas Lilb... more
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- Wellington gem!
Fascinating stories from Wellington’s history all to beautiful music. Such a rare find. Had me gripped. Loved it!
Apple Podcasts5Feleash71
New Zealand4 years ago - Great find!
Stoked I found this. Really enjoying it!
Apple Podcasts5BigMacca84New Zealand4 years ago - Fascinating podcast - highly recommended listening
I have thoroughly enjoyed the first episode and all the glorious history of some of the famous composers that ended up here in New Zealand looking for a fresh start while the war was ranging in Europe. We are taken on a journey that is intriguing, with even a fascinating story about Rita Angus, our celebrated NZ artist and now I cannot wait for Episode 2 - they promise spies, skullduggery and more…
Apple Podcasts5Pisces2667New Zealand4 years ago
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