NZSM Dawn Chorus –September 2016
1st day of Spring you say? Must be opera season...
'Collision' is this year's opera offering, bringing together scenes from Carmen, Chicago, Albert Herring, Fiddler on the Roof, Les Misérables, The Marriage of Figaro and more... all based around the theme 'Love is War'. Don't miss seeing the next generation of singing talent in action - get your tickets now.
We also have a very full month of other events for you to take your pick from. We hope to see you at some of them!
Collision When: 9 & 10 Sept, 7:30pm Collision brings together some of New Zealand’s finest young singing talent in a stunningly presented production at the Memorial Theatre. Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music classical voice students perform scenes from Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre around ideas of love, loss, and fighting for what is right. |
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The Hunter Gathering #4: Legends
When: 6pm, Thursday 22 September
Where: Hunter Council Chamber
Cost: $20/$15 from Eventfinda
Our short and sweet event series featuring ‘not just music’. Violinist Martin Riseley will perform Bach's legendary Chaconne for solo violin, which Joshua Bell called 'not just one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, but one of the greatest achievements of any man in history.'
Dr Richard Millington from the School of Languages and Cultures will give a talk on the Faust legend - its legacy and retellings.
And for the final piece in the programme, Martin Riseley will be joined by Rafaella Garlick-Grice (piano) to perform Violin Concerto No. 1 by a legendary composer and violinist—who else but Paganini?
Allen Vizzutti Masterclass When: 6pm, Monday 26 September Fresh from the NZSO/Rodger Fox Big Band 'Swing into Spring' tour, trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti will present a public masterclass at the NZSM. Vizzutti is lauded across the globe for his stunning musicianship, easy control and lyrical playing. |
Judith Clark Memorial Piano Series - Diedre Irons When: 4pm, Sunday 18 September Our Judith Clark Memorial Piano Series got off to a great start last month with a sold-out concert by Michael Houstoun. In the second concert of the series, Diedre Irons plays a programme of Haydn, Debussy and Liszt. We can't wait! |
Composers Competition When: 7pm, Saturday 24 September Prizes kindly donated by The Lilburn Trust. |
NZSM Jazz Combo Competition When: 5pm, Thursday 15 September Who will be the top NZSM Jazz Combo for 2016? Come along and hear some of our best jazz students perform out of their skins. Judging is based on technical proficiency, overall musicianship and original handling of standards. The winning group wins $1000 and a paid gig for the Wellington Jazz Club. Kindly Supported by the Wellington Jazz Club. |
Young Musicians Programme Concerts 2pm, Saturday 10 Sept 3pm, Sunday 18 Sept 6:30pm, Mon 10 Oct |
Marek Pasieczny and Jane Curry guitar concert When: 7:30pm, Tuesday 13 September |
Simon O'Neill Masterclass When: 6:15pm, Thursday 15 September Simon O'Neill returns to work with NZSM classical voice students in an open masterclass. A native of New Zealand, Simon O’Neill has established himself as one of the finest helden-tenors on the international stage. |
Friday Lunchtime Concerts Free concerts at various venues on campus, Fridays at 12:10pm. 9 September: No concert |
Composer Workshop with Grayson Gilmour Grayson Gilmour, an NZSM graduate with an MMA in Film Composition, and winner of the 2015 APRA Award for Best Original Music in a Feature Film, presents at Composer Workshop on 7 September. |
Music Forum with Dr Bonnie McConnell Dr Bonnie McConnell from Australian National University presents at Music Forum on Friday 9 Sept at 3:10pm; Also later this month on 23 Sept Dr Davinia Caddy from the University of Auckland presents “French Perspectives on Strauss’s Salomé, Paris, 1907”. More info on Music Forum |
Chinese musical When: 1pm, Thursday 15 September To celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week, NZSM is presenting a tour of its new Chinese instrument collection, which will include a short performance. |
What some of our musical friends are up to...
Chamber Music New Zealand
QuintEssence Mini Festival
NZSM's Ensemble in Residence, the New Zealand String Quartet, is joined by Grammy-nominated American violist James Dunham for a special tour highlighting masterpieces from Brahms and Mozart.
Saturday 17 September
(Wellington)
More info
NZSO and the Rodger Fox Big Band: Swing into Spring
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is joined by 19 jazz musicians from the Rodger Fox Big Band to play a concert of new arrangements including Fanfare for the Common Man, The Meaning of the Blues, and excerpts from West Side Story.
Saturday 3 September More info
Generation You – it’s all about you. Do you love music? Chamber Music New Zealand have just made classical music even easier to enjoy! Under the age of 35? Your concert ticket will now only cost your age. Call 0800 CONCERT or email laurel@chambermusic.co.nz to book. Are you a student? $10 Student Rush tickets are perfect for you. Buy a ticket at the Box Office on concert day with valid Student ID for only $10* |
NZTrio concert: Fa 发 Renowned guzheng soloist Xia Jing 夏菁 accompanies NZTrio in Gao Ping’s world premiere of his new work Feng Zheng (Kite). Three other new commissions by New Zealand composers Dylan Lardelli, Jeroen Speak, and Dorothy Ker will also feature. Friday 16 September, 7.30pm |
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