Experience the Music From Disney’s Moana with Te Vaka (Julie Foa'i) And Symphony Orchestras in Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin
Moana songwriter, Opetaia Foa’i is coming to New Zealand to lead his band, Te Vaka, for their first ever performances of the soundtrack Moana in New Zealand in July 2018.
Foa’i says this is the first time Te Vaka has performed Moana songs with a symphony orchestra live.
With hit tracks 'We Know The Way' and 'How Far I’ll Go”, the show titled ‘Songs of Moana’ features the most successful movie soundtrack since the Lion King.
Te Vaka’s beautiful melodies and harmonies are not-to-be-missed, with thrilling log drumming, and flamboyant dancing in an explosive family show.
Foa’i says writing the music to Moana was an absolutely energising experience.
“They said, ‘think Lion King, set in the South Pacific 2000 years ago’ and we would like you to write the music,” Opetaia Foa’i said.
“You can actually start to feel like you’re in a Disney movie because things like this don’t happen in real life – but it did happen.”
Te Vaka, the group of musicians and dancers brought together under the inspired leadership of Foa’i, has toured the world extensively for more than 20 years representing New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Te Vaka present
SONGS OF MOANA
SATURDAY, JULY 7TH, 2018
Isaac Theatre Royal
Te Vaka with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra - 6pm
SUNDAY, JULY 8TH, 2018
Dunedin Townhall
Te Vaka/Moana/Dunedin Symphony Orchestra - 5:00pm
SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 2018
Michael Fowler Centre
Songs of Moana with the Wellington Symphony Orchestra - 2:00pm
SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 2018
Michael Fowler Centre
Songs of Moana with the Wellington Orchestra - 5:00pm