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NZ musicians join Hawke s Bay Orchestra concert
11 May, 2021 06:00 PM
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Violinist Monique Lapins and violist Gillian Ansell will perform with the Hawke s Bay Orchestra. Photo / Supplied
Violinist Monique Lapins and violist Gillian Ansell will perform with the Hawke s Bay Orchestra. Photo / Supplied
Hastings Leader
Two leading New Zealand musicians will join the Hawke s Bay Orchestra concert this Sunday.
After the success of its March fundraising concert, the Hawke s Bay Orchestra is returning to present a Sunday afternoon concert in Havelock North, featuring works by Beethoven, Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga and Mozart.
The Mozart Sinfonia Concertante is a double concerto, featuring viola and violin soloists.
Two of NZ s top musicians to join Hawke s Bay Orchestra for May concert
4 May, 2021 02:36 AM
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Two of New Zealand s leading musicians are due to perform with the Hawke s Bay Orchestra at a concert in Havelock North. Photo / File
Two of New Zealand s leading musicians are due to perform with the Hawke s Bay Orchestra at a concert in Havelock North. Photo / File
Two of New Zealand s leading musicians are due to perform with the Hawke s Bay Orchestra.
After a successful fundraising show in March, the Hawke s Bay Orchestra (HBO) will perform a concert at Iona College s Blyth Performing Arts Centre on May 16.
Laughton Kora join forces with
The New Zealand String Quartet
to present a fabulous night.
“The New Zealand String Quartet, Four Suits and a Soprano is a show born from a tumultuous time in the music and entertainment industry,” says Josh.
“Yet the challenges of COVID-19 have brought a new sense of imagination for us as performers and creative. And it is this social evolution that has cultivated our wonderfully distinctive ensemble of performers together for you to enjoy.”
Sophie Morris singing Pokarekare Ana.
Sophie opened the night setting expectations high with her rendition of Pokarekare Ana. Samoan classical singer Ipu also delighted the audience with his Italian songs .sung in a NZ theatre. Where else in the world could this happen at this time? A lot of humour and enjoyment flowed out from the stage as Chris, Rutene and Laughton joined in with solos, dancing and the rich harmonies as they all sang together.
Press Release – The New Zealand String Quartet
The New Zealand String Quartet
Live in Concert with
Sophie Morris | Rutene Spooner | Chris McRae
New Zealand’s most accomplished performers, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Ipu Laga’aia, tenor Chris McRae, musical theatre stars Sophie Morris and Rutene Spooner, and music legend Laughton Kora join forces with The New Zealand String Quartet for a nationwide tour of THE NEW ZEALAND STRING QUARTET, FOUR SUITS AND A SOPRANO in April and May.
The concert tour, including 16 performances, will be a night of operatic classics from
Nessun Dorma through to pop classics. So whether you’re a fan of the classics or a lover of pop’s high notes, there’s something for everyone in this night of magic.