Description:
Originally commissioned by NZTrio, Kingdom was written to accompany a short animated lm made by the composer. Centred around the archetypal trio of mother, father and child, Kingdom playfully caricatures the psychodynamic roots of domestic dysfunction. It explores the possibility of rhythmic rituals, symbols and fantasies lurking beneath the act of preparing and eating a family meal. Kingdom was premiered in 2010 by NZTrio at the New Zealand International Arts Festival’s Chamber Music Weekend.