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Rewa was recorded over a two-day period in May 2017, less than a day after Tania and Rob met for the first time. It was a potentially risky endeavour, but they agreed in advance that if nothing tangible came out of the session, they would simply put it down to experience, little knowing that they were about to lay the foundations for an exceptional new album.
Getting rave reviews at home and abroad, this powerful work from Tania Giannouli and Rob Thorne stands as a compelling example of Rattle's dedication to music that transcends generic boundaries.
The ancient cultures of Greece and Aotearoa inform this expressive set of textural tapestries from pianist Tania Giannouli and one of the leading taonga pūoro exponents, Rob Thorne.
”Some objects taken from nature—bones, shells, stones—were used, but the music also has what we can call an industrial layer. The album unites these two opposing poles.” — (an excerpt from a European review)
“It’s impossible for me to categorise Rewa because of how it came together. The album was born from two challenging but ultimately rewarding days in the recording studio. The first day didn’t go as planned since the traditional approach to music-making didn’t work with Rob’s instruments, which belong to a realm that defies conventional structures. On the second day, we let go of all expectations and played in the moment. That shift changed everything, and what followed was pure magic. Rewa emerged as something truly unique. It remains, perhaps, my most special album, and I cherish it deeply. “ — Tania Giannouli
Tania Giannouli (piano)
Rob Thorne (taonga puoro)
Steve Garden (treatments, mixing)
