Lilith is the night demon of Hebrew mythology. She represented womankind before the creation of Eve, but was shunned by Adam because of her independence, power and dominant character. This rejection so enraged her that she took revenge on mankind by transforming herself into a night demon. As a nocturnal creature of exquisite beauty, Lilith emerges to enter the minds of men. Through their dreams she plants the seeds of erotic fantasy, desire and ultimately, frustration.
Gareth Farr is an indisputably colourful figure in New Zealand music. And whether scored for percussion duet or the resources of two large orchestras, Farr's music reflects his personality – bold, brash, or delicate and sensuous, but inevitably, immediately, engaging. Rhythmic elements of his compositions can be linked to the complex and exciting rhythms of Rarotongan log drum ensembles, Balinese gamelan and other percussion music of the Pacific Rim. In addition to his music for the concert chamber, Farr has written music for dance, theatre and television.
