Operatunity Concerts presents “Last

Night of the Proms”

Operatunity Daytime Concerts are thrilled international tenor sensation Benjamin Makisi will be returning to the Operatunity stage for their “Last Night of the Proms” concert tour. performed with Operatunity, getting some of with them.

Since then he has forged a dazzling international career spanning Italy, Spain, London, New York, San Diego, Washington DC, Hawaii, Berlin, Tonga, Samoa and Australia. Filled with flag waving, foot stomping, and soaring singalongs, Last Night of the Proms will be a stirring iteration of a time-honoured tradition, infused with

Waikanae Music Society presents the August.

This ensemble includes some very wellknown musicians, particularly pianist Sarah Watkins, for many years a member of the NZTrio, and Andrew Beer, Concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia. Also from Auckland Philharmonia are Robert Ashworth (viola) and cellist Chen Cao. Their programme includes some of the bestloved works in the piano quartet repertoire, work by Englishman Frank Bridge and a new commission from Janet Jennings.

This show will showcase classics such as “Jerusalem”, “Land of Hope and Glory”, and “Rule Britannia”, plus many other patriotic, comic and classical favourites.

Get out your red, white and blue, grab a Union Jack, and get ready to sing your heart out.

To book call www.operatunity.co.nz that this concert will be at the Kapiti Uniting Church in Raumati. For tickets contact www.waikanaemusic.org.nz

KCO” is set to produce the same enthusiasm and delight, but with a different spin. The programme of easy listening and well-known dance music is suitable for all ages to enjoy. For budding ballet dancers this is the chance to hear live music and to watch all the instruments. To entice families along there is free admission booked. The programme includes “Lord of the from Edwin beguiling arrangement, “Romeo and Juliet Suite for Solo Viola and Orchestra”.

Bookings are going for

Celebrate spring and travel with Steam

The Festival in the early Spring creates a great day out for the whole family. Hauled by string of heritage passenger carriages,

Piano Quartets by Mozart, Frank Bridge, Janet Jennings and Dvo ák.

2.30pm, Sunday 20 August

NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE Kapiti Uniting Church 10 Weka Rd, Raumati