Instrumentation: flute quartet (2 flutes, alto flute and bass flute)

For flute quartet, score 2 p. and parts. Listen to the audio sample for an immediate impression of how this arrangement sounds.

Sung in Māori, the Polynesian language spoken by the Māori people of New Zealand, Pōkarekare Ana is a traditional love song celebrated for its melodic beauty and accessibility. Over the years, the song has been performed by many singers around the world.