This etherial and solemn piece tells the story of Hine-nui-te-po (Great Woman of Night). She was created by he father, Tane, out of molten rock and ash from the Red Earth (Mount Rangitoto). Seeking a wife however, he decided to marry his daughter. When she found out the truth about who her husband really was, Hine-nui-te-po descended in rage to the underworld becoming the Goddess of Death and Night.

Text:
Hine-nui-te-po.
Goddess of Night,
Goddess of Death.
Created by her father Tane
From molten rock of the Red Earth.
Hine-nui-te-po.
The woman had no idea who she was,
Nor did she know of Tane’s wicked ways.
Quickly began his incestuous plan.
In mere days they had wed.
His wife so misled till she heard of the news
And descended to the underworld.
Hine-nui-te-po.


Hinenuitepo (2015)

Whispers (2014)

Earlier in 2015, Mary Osborn asked me to write her a piece to use in a competition in New Zealand at the end of the year. ‘Clock Malfunction,’ a piece for solo soprano saxophone tells the story of a broken grandfather clock and it’s attempt to keep ticking despite the fact that it’s falling apart. You’ll notice at the beginning of the piece that the clock seems to be functioning normally, however it very quickly starts to play up. Towards the middle of the piece after chiming out of sync the clock finally gives up on trying to complete it’s hourly duties and goes out of control completely. The piece ends with the clock realising that it will never be fixed and celebrating it’s quirkiness.

Clock Malfunction (2015)

This piece was performed last year by the Trinity Junior School Choir. As you may have realised, it is a piece about a thunder storm! This is a recording of them performing it in the Sydney Town Hall. Very cute and well sung guys!

Thunder Storm (2015)

There Is No Rose (2015)

This piece tells the story of the three wise men who made their journey to find Christ. Performed by the Sydney Conservatorium Chamber Choir

Omnes De Saba (2014)

This piece was was performed at the Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour Sydney as part of an emerging composers concert by the Sydney Children's Choir. They did an amazing performance. A big thanks to Lyn Williams and her crew particularly Elizabeth Vierboom and Sally Whitwell!

We Are Sailors (2016) - Perf. Sydney Childrens Choir

Inspired by a dream I had about Trump being elected :)
You'll hear three dreams:
- Money Dream
- Mexico Dream
- China Dream
This is interspersed with fragments of the star spangled banner.
Enjoy

A Trump Nightmare

A Kiwi Composer living in Australia. Check out my playlists! xx

Will Yaxley

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