ARTS + CULTURE
Another “must be there concert” Saturday 28 November, 2.30pm Double chemistry with dazzling duo Amalia Hall & Ashley Brown performing Brahms concerto for violin and cello with St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra - Conductor David Kay Amalia Hall – Violinist Has received widespread acclaim for her ability to move audiences with her “sumptuous and sweet tone”, inherent musicality and natural facility. Born in NZ, at eight Amalia began playing chamber music with her siblings in the Hall String Quartet and has gone on to play chamber music with many eminent musicians. • In her teens Amalia won all of the major awards in New Zealand and her international competition successes almost beggar belief. Check out her web site www.amaliahall.com • In 2016 Amalia’s appointment as Concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington made her New Zealand’s youngest concertmaster. • In 2019 she was appointed Violinist of NZTrio, described as “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”. Amalia currently plays on a Vincenzo Rugeri violin from c. 1694, generously on loan from a private benefactor. Ashely Brown – Cellist Acclaimed as a musician of ‘unimpeachable artistry’, Ashley Brown is one of New Zealand’s leading soloists, collaborators, chamber musicians and recording artists. He was a member of the Turnovsky Trio, Principal Cellist of the APO, is a founder of NZTrio and is a passionate advocate for New Zealand music. His teachers have included Alexander Ivashkin, Aldo Parisot and William Pleeth. His musical curiosity has led him to share the stage with diverse composers and artists like Dame Gillian Whitehead, Moana Maniapoto, Michael Houstoun, Kristian Jaarvi and Neil Finn. Ashley plays the 1762 William Forster ‘Liberte’ cello. St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra will give you one of the finest musical experiences in Auckland. www.smco.org.nz TICKETS Eventfinda or door sales cash only. Adults $30 Concessions $25 Children under 12 free. Student Rush on the day $15. PN ST MATTHEW-IN-THE-CITY CHURCH corner Wellesley & Hobson Streets. www.smco.org.nz
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Sat 28 November at 2.30pm programme
Brahms Academic Festival Overture Op 80 in C minor Brahms Hungarian Dances (Selection) Brahms Variations on a theme by Haydn Op 56 Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello Op 102 in A minor soloists
Amalia Hall & Ashley Brown David Kay
conductor
st matthew-in-the-city Cnr of Wellesley & Hobson Street, Auckland City
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94 PONSONBY NEWS+ November 2020
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