Bookmarks with Peau Halapua
Today on Bookmarks Jesse is joined by violinist and musical director Peau Halapua, who has arranged and performed in acclaimed theatre shows, including 'Émilie' at Auckland's Q Theatre, and played with the likes of L.A.B., Tami Neilson, and Sol3Mio.
Peau is currently working on a new show for tamariki,
Taniwha
, which is on at the Silo Theatre during the upcoming school holidays. Peau speaks to Jesse.
Violinist and musical director Peau Halapua.
Photo:
Ali Nicoll van Leeuwen
Her song choices today include:
Itzhak Perlman plays Fritz Kreisler: Caprice Viennois opus 2
- Itzhak Perlman
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957, 4. Ständchen In D Minor
- Anne-Sophie Mutter
Over the Rainbow
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Waves
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