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Music from Bamboo - Part 3, The Singing Bamboo

Allan Thomas continuing his series on bamboo instruments with the melodious flutes of India, China and Japan. (47′23″)

22 January 2012

24 Frames: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
A documentary paying tribute to Jonathan Dennis, the first director of the New Zealand Film Archive.

29 January 2012

Frederick Delius’s Magnificent Dance of Life and Death
Dr Emanuel Garcia and Simon Romanos present a fresh perspective on the effects of Delius’s final illness and the devoted, heroic roles of his wife Jelka Rosen and his amanuensis Eric Fenby. 

5 February 2012

Music from Bamboo
From the mysterious to the magical, melodious to percussive, Allan Thomas explores music made with bamboo instruments.

Part 3: The Singing Bamboo
Bamboo instruments with the melodious flutes of India, China and Japan

2:00 pm Today

Music from Bamboo

Six programmes by Allan Thomas

(4) Bamboo Mystery (RNZ)

2:00 pm on Sunday (19 Feb 2012)

Music from Bamboo

Six programmes by Allan Thomas

(5) Ensembles and Bands (RNZ)

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