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Tūāpapatia te āpōpō – laying the foundations for tomorrow Te Wiki o te reo Māori 14-20 Mahuru 2020 Māori Language Week – 14-20 September 2020 Explore te ao Māori with Poukōkiri Whakatapoko Tapaenga Maureen Ned's review of Tikanga Whakaaro: Key concepts in Māori culture by Cleve Barlow. Beautifully written in both te reo Māori and English, this pukapuka provides the perfect foundation for those beginning their journey in understanding Māori culture.

With the Heritage Fesitval upon us, archaeologists from Auckland Council's Heritage team discuss the varied work that goes into preserving our city's built and cultural heritage. The panelists are: Rebecca Ramsay - Specialist Archaeology Myfanwy Eaves - Senior Specialist Archaeology Edward Ashby - Māori Heritage Robert Brassey - Principal Specialist Cultural Heritage Daniel Windwood - Built Heritage Joe Mills - Specialist Historic Heritage Originally recorded at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero on May 1 2019 as part the New Zealand Archaeological Association's Archaeology Week. Image: View of site of Clark's old brickworks, looking to Carder's site, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections JTD-0521-T

Allegro moderato Scherzo – Allegro molto Elegia – Adagio Finale – Allegro non troppo Anton Arensky was an influential Russian composer, pianist, and professor at the Moscow Conservatory where some of his more notable students included Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, and Gretchaninov. Arensky was himself taught by Rimsky-Korsakov and mentored by Tchaikovsky from whom he drew much inspiration and subsequently is evident in his works. The D minor piano trio starts the first movement in the tradition of late German Romanticism with a grand sonata form wielding impressive, sweeping melodies underlied by tremulous, destabilising, syncopated accompaniment reminiscent of the Mendelssohn D minor trio’s first movement. The second movement “Scherzo” is a whimsical concoction of good humour and delightful cheer presenting the light-hearted spirit of the dance. The third movement “Eegia” presents an unrelenting sombre mood with muted strings and tender themes to really emphasise the grieving character of

Alison and Ineka are still in Literary Lockdown on tonight’s episode of Books & Beyond. This feast of fun and fabric includes discussion about repurposed beer crates, flotation tanks and side hustles – with a side of reading thrown in for good measure. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-literary-lockdown-2.html Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 30 August 2020.

It’s a frenzy of soft furnishing tonight because Alison and Ineka are in Literary Lockdown. Find out who has the best pouffe, and what these two have been reading during Level 3. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-literary-lockdown-5.html Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 23 August 2020.

This episode was so beaut that we thought we’d repeat it. Alison and Karen take a virtual trip across the ditch and discover the best of Oz Lit. First Australians, Immigrants, Mateship and RuRo. It’s all there, so where the bloody hell are ya? Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-lust-in-dust.html Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 16 August 2020.

Alison and Ineka discover the power imbalances and pressures still experienced by so many – even though we’ve been “closing the gaps” for years. Join them as they read about normal families, nearly normal families and uncanny valleys. Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/books-and-beyond-literary-lounge-4.html Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 9 August 2020.

Discover the delights and insights of Italian author Elena Ferrante with Library Assistant Jean's review of her essay collection, Incidental Inventions. Best known for global bestseller My Brilliant Friend, Ferrante has been called "one of the great novelists of our time." Listen to expert advice on a variety of popular titles rounded into two minutes of contemplation, curiosity and fun! You can find this book on our catalogue here:

Forgotten Melodies No. 1 - Alla Reminiscenza - Medtner by Auckland Libraries

Forgotten Melodies No. 2 - Meditazione Introductione Quasi Cadenza - Medtner by Auckland Libraries

Forgotten Melodies No. 1 - Canzona Serenata - Medtner by Auckland Libraries

Les Heures Dolentes - Une Amie Est Venue Avec Des Fleurs - Dupont by Auckland Libraries

Les Heures Dolentes - Medecin - Dupont by Auckland Libraries

Les Heures Dolentes - Le Soir Tombe Dans La Chambre - Dupont by Auckland Libraries

During a sabbatical visit to rural Bugry in 1919, Medtner rediscovered some of his melodic sketches written much earlier in his life. He then composed three cycles of Forgotten Melodies: sets of character pieces unified by common musical themes derived from these melodies, elaborated with his mature compositional technique and inspiration drawn from the rural surroundings.

Dupont contracted tuberculosis during his military service in 1901, which lasted until his death 13 years later. Les Heures Dolentes (The Sorrowful Hours, 1903-1905), featuring a set of fourteen movements connected via reminiscence motifs, evokes his suffering during his solitary confinement and self-exile, juxtaposed with occasional bittersweet brief visits by his doctor, his acquaintances, and his mother.

Nau mai haere mai – welcome to this Auckland Heritage Festival 2020 podcast series curated by Auckland Libraries. We invite you to spend time with us from the comfort of home or tune in while out and about on your commute or walk... where ever you are you can enjoy selected tracks from our popular Heritage Talks series. There is some Real Gold to explore with talks on the taonga held in Heritage Collections and we’ve included a special Heritage Concert track as well as a sampling of voices from previous Auckland Libraries themed exhibitions. And there is so much more for you to discover. You can acccess all our published podcasts with just a click on the Ngā Pātaka Kōrero Auckland Libraries link above this playlist. Don’t forget to share or like this content with others. Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa – warm greetings to you all and best wishes for the Heritage Festival 2020. For more detail on what's happening across the region go to: http://www.heritagefestival.co.nz/

Historian Judith Bassett discusses how you can flesh out your family tree and find clues to the stories that will bring your ancestors back to life! Originally presented as part of the webinar "Democracy 2020" and recorded on June 25 2020. See the playlist "Democracy in Aotearoa/New Zealand" for more podcasts from this series.

Family historian and genealogist Christine Clement shares the story of Francis Job Gane, a Taranaki farmer who became a vocal supporter of the petition for universal suffrage in 1893. Visit Christine's website: https://www.sooty.nz/ Co hosted by Seonaid Lewis on behalf of Auckland Libraries and Michelle Patient who appears courtesy of Ancestry ProGenealogists. Originally presented as a webinar and recorded on June 24 2020.

Historian Judith Bassett discusses how you can flesh out your family tree and find clues to the stories that will bring your ancestors back to life! Co hosted by Seonaid Lewis on behalf of Auckland Libraries and Michelle Patient who appears courtesy of Ancestry ProGenealogists. Originally presented as a webinar and recorded on June 25 2020