Volume XLII | No. 31 | 5th August 2020
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Afternoon concert this Sunday
Written by: Kate Lovell
The Cellists of Otago are returning to Wanaka with Rebecca Ryan, one of New Zealand’s top sopranos, this Sunday afternoon, 9 August at 3.00pm. The Dunedin based ensemble, directed by Dr Heleen du Plessis, comprises University of Otago students, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and community cellists. They delight audiences with the variety of their innovative programmes and have won praise from audiences and critics alike. A large audience enjoyed a wonderful treat... I would have wanted it [the Cellists of Otago] to go on and on... we should invite them back to share their magic... Dennis Pezaro, Wanaka Mirror 2016. Renowned New Zealand Soprano Rebecca Ryan will join the Cellists of Otago. Rebecca first came to international prominence when she gave the UK première of the newly rediscovered Handel’s Gloria at London’s Royal Academy of Music.
Other reviewers have described the Cellists of Otago as having “rich sonority, and an intriguing and appealing sound which has quickly and worthily gained wide recognition”. Promising to sing their way into your hearts, Cellists of Otago and Rebecca Ryan have chosen songs from wellknown operas, musicals and cello repertoire. These include Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise and one of the most popular works for cello ensemble and soprano, VillaLobos’ Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5. For further information check out the websites of the Cellists of Otago www.cellistsofotago.com Rebecca Ryan www.rebeccaryan.co.nz (Rebecca’s site includes audio clips) and the Wanaka Concert Society www.wanakaconcertsociety.org.nz Do not miss this fabulous concert! Sunday 9 August | 3.00pm | Lake Wanaka Centre Cash tickets at Gifted Design Store, online sales at www.eventfinda.co.nz and cash door-sales from 2.00pm at Lake Wanaka Centre.
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