Programme Hon. Chris Finlayson Aldo Miccio Mayor of Nelson Colleen Marshall Chair The Artistic directors The Festival manager

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Minister I am delighted to welcome both performers and Our Festival would not be possible without our Welcome to the 12th Adam Chamber Music Some of the works will also be old favourites It has been an absolute pleasure working with patrons to this year’s Adam Chamber Music wonderfully loyal principal sponsor, the Adam Festival! We are delighted with the shape and with our music-loving audience, many will be Gillian and Helene as well as the Trust Board, The Adam Chamber Music Festival began with a Festival, one of the country’s most significant Foundation and principal funding body the scope of this year’s programme and trust we refreshing re-accquaintances and some will be staff and volunteers to bring you this Festival. group of musician friends presenting concerts musical events. Nelson City Council, as well as Creative New have succeeded in creating our desired goal of a new discoveries - we bring you an extraordinary In the coming days you will experience exquisite in intimate venues ideal for chamber music With the majority of festival goers and musicians Zealand and the Canterbury Community Trust musical utopia for you, our audience. array of glorious experiences. music in wonderful venues by some of the world’s performances. It has rapidly developed into attending from outside the region, the city of who continue to support us. We also thank our The Festival is a time for renewing musical The closeness that develops between performers leading chamber musicians. We hope you will an internationally recognised chamber music Nelson extends a heartfelt welcome to our little commercial sponsors, in particular Nelson Pine friendships as well as making new ones. and audience is a special feature of the Festival forge new friendships whilst here and take home festival attracting some of the world’s leading slice of paradise. Industries, charitable trusts and private donors Everyone will be looking forward to the return of - if you see us around town, please do stop and with you treasured memories to last a lifetime. chamber musicians and is now one of New Great weather, spectacular scenery, delicious who collectively make the Adam Chamber Music cellist Colin Carr, pianists Péter Nagy and Diedre say hello! We very much appreciate the support we receive Zealand’s national treasures. This is a testament food and wine, it’s all here for you to sample in Festival a reality. Irons, soprano Jenny Wollerman, Richard Nunns, Tell us what you liked, what you loved, ask us from our concert audiences and we are thrilled to all those who have offered their time and between soaking up some exceptional music in Congratulations to our artistic directors Gillian the NZ Trio as well as BonaNZa. questions, and give us ideas for future Festivals! that so many people have journeyed from support to create a world class festival New some of the finest chamber music venues in New Ansell and Helene Pohl for the inspirational We also look forward to everyone getting to know overseas to enjoy New Zealand’s leading chamber Zealander’s can be proud of. The Festival’s Zealand. choices of artists and repertoire and to our the wonderful Penderecki Quartet, with whom Musically yours, music event - you are especially welcome! success is also due to the loyal patronage of the I hope you enjoy this superb Festival programme manager Bob Bickerton for bringing these we shared a Beethoven string quartet cycle in We want you to enjoy every aspect of your visit Adam Foundation, Principal Sponsor since 1997. that celebrates the real essence of chamber aspirations to our concert platforms. Thanks to Canada - a truly bonding experience! And while Gillian Ansell and Helene Pohl here (with the possible exception of the cicadas) It is a privilege to experience chamber music of music performance. my colleagues on the trust board, to other staff the NZ Guitar Quartet and Whirimako Black won’t Artistic Directors, Adam Chamber Music Festival and I invite you to personally speak to me, our such high quality so close to home. I have been members and all our volunteers and friends who be strangers to Nelson audiences, this is the staff, board members or volunteers to share your a regular attendee at the Festival and am very Aldo Miccio make essential contributions to this celebration first time they will have performed in the Festival. thoughts. excited about the programme for 2013. Mayor of Nelson of chamber music. Several of the NZSO members have been before, and some are here for the first time, as is horn- Welcome and enjoy! Hon Chris Finlayson Colleen Marshall player Darryl Poulsen from Australia. Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Chair, Nelson Music Festival Trust Bob Bickerton Manager

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Festival Cafe Mobile Phones and Pagers Sign Up Artists and programmes may be subject to Gala Dinner ...... Page 6 Moteatea ...... Page 20 We are delighted to announce that Cafe Affair As a courtesy to performers, other audience Most concert goers will already be on our data- change. base. If you do not receive our e-newsletters, at the top of Trafalagar Street (by the Cathedral members and radio listeners, please ensure your Grand Opening Concert ...... Page 6 Italian Serenade ...... Page 20 steps) is the official Festival Cafe. We liked the mobile phones and pagers are switched off. perhaps you would like to sign up (or encourage Unless otherwise stated Programme Notes are by idea of having a social home where people could friends to do so) on the iPad at concert Joy Aberdein © 2013. Strings Masterclass ...... Page 21 meet during the day or after concerts. Cafe Affair Thanks To The Dean reception. It’s a great way of receiving news Goldilocks ...... Page 7 have agreed to keep their kitchen open late so Concerts at Nelson Cathedral are produced with from the Festival and keeping in touch with that people can enjoy a light meal and a drink kind permission from the Dean. We very much developments. Preludes ...... Page 7 Rhapsody ...... Page 21 after concerts. See you there! appreciate the support from the Cathedral, especially for accommodating our Bach Suites Foundation ProAm in Concert ...... Page 8 Cafe Music ...... Page 22 The Troubadours programme on Sunday 3rd February. The Nelson Music Festival Trust has established Another new innovation for this Festival is our a Foundation to secure the future viability of the community outreach programme that will see Adam Chamber Music Festival. Please talk to a Mahler’s 4th ...... Page 8 Troubadour Quartet ...... Page 23 four wonderful young musicians performing as trust board member or Bob Bickerton to find out how you can help. a string quartet in the community during the Minguet in Concert ...... Page 10 Kreutzer ...... Page 24 Festival. Please give them your support when you see them and do come along to their short Kids Concert ...... Page 25 recitals on 8th and 9th February 6.30pm in Nelson Bach Suites ...... Page 11 Cathedral. Bold Strokes ...... Page 12 New Zealand Guitar Quartet ...... Page 25 Masterclasses and ProAm Entry to observe masterclasses and attend Requiem ...... Page 13 Troubadour Quartet ...... Page 26 the ProAm concert is free. Please come along and support our students at these events. Masterclasses will include a short ‘Meet The Piano Masterclass ...... Page 14 Grand Finale ...... Page 27 Artist’ session. Bach by Candlelight ...... Page 14 Artists ...... Page 28

Up Close with the Penderecki ...... Page 15 Credits ...... Page 39

Cello Masterclass ...... Page 16

The Magic Trombone ...... Page 16

Taonga Puoro ...... Page 17

Waitangi Wonders ...... Page 17

Brass Workshop ...... Page 18

Waitangi Evening Special ...... Page 19

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is closely related to the ballet and is one of Horn Quintet in E-flat major, K. 407 (ca1782) Prokofiev’s most chromatic works. “The Parisian Gala Dinner Grand Opening (for violin, 2 violas, cello, and horn) atmosphere” was his explanation for the work’s Goldilocks Preludes Dadaesque harmonic impishness. VENUE: WOOLLASTON ESTATES Allegro Concert VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC TIME: 6.00PM Andante TIME: 10.00AM TIME: 2.00PM BUS LEAVES NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT VENUE: NELSON CATHEDRAL. Rondo Interval Allegro ENTRY FREE 5.20PM TIME: 7.30PM Péter Nagy Mozart wrote his horn quintet for Ignaz Leutgeb, Ludwig van Beethoven (1870-1827) New Zealand String Quartet New Zealand String Quartet Members of the Penderecki String Quartet, the Salzburg hand horn player known for his Septet in E flat Major, Op. 20 (completed 1800) Penderecki String Quartet New Zealand String Quartet ability to “sing an adagio”, who inspired Mozart’s (For violin, viola, clarinet, horn, bassoon, cello, Bridget Douglas Flute Darryl Poulsen Horn four horn concertos. This quintet offers a fresh double bass) Darryl Poulsen Horn Robert Orr Oboe, dimension as the horn engages with the dynamic Dedicated to the Empress Maria Theresia Philip Green Clarinet Philip Green Clarinet of the string ensemble, particularly in the first Robert Weeks Bassoon Robert Weeks Bassoon movement where the interplay between horn and I Adagio: Allegro con brio Hiroshi Ikematsu Double Bass Hiroshi Ikematsu Double Bass violin against the lower voices plays a significant II Adagio cantabile role. The sweetness of the Andante reveals III Tempo di Menuetto shifting alliances, and the use of two violas IV Tema con variazioni: Andante in the sunny finale adds a new and appealing V Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace sonority, which Mozart was to later exploit to VI Andante con moto alla Marcia; Presto great effect in his wonderful string quintets. Composed during a time of personal anguish over his failing hearing, Beethoven’s Septet Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) reflects none of this. “This Septet has pleased Quintet in G minor, Op. 39 (1924) me greatly,” he wrote to his publisher. As time Frédéric Chopin (For oboe, clarinet, violin, viola and double bass) passed it became almost embarrassingly popular, appearing in various authorised and I Tema con variazioni unauthorised arrangements including his own What happens when Goldilocks discovers II Andante energico transcription for piano trio. “I wish it could be Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) that the three bears are musicians? Could the 12 Preludes (1836-39) III Allegro sostenuto, ma con brio burned,” he protested, and even told one admirer Pachelbear Canon provide a clue? And can a IV Adagio pesante that it was written by Mozart! Wonder and enjoy! violin really hold a conversation? Fun with music Frédéric Chopin grew up surrounded by Polish V Allegro precipitato, ma non troppo presto for the whole family! VI Andantino folk music, which he later used as the basis for Sergei Prokofiev creating a ‘new’ music while still retaining its Although he came from the great Russian music Polish character. An enigmatic figure, known A surprise selection from the festival programme, tradition and possessed a unique gift for melody to and heard by comparatively few people, his which will be announced by the performers. (an example being 1936 ballet Romeo and Juliet), piano playing was innovative and expressive. He in his youth Prokofiev’s music was considered became a cause célèbre in Paris salons but was Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries. avant-garde and rebellious. In Paris in 1924, tantalisingly inaccessible, and his reputation a travelling troupe commissioned a ballet – as a pianist is based on a mere 30 or so public Trapeze – from him. Since the accompanying performances. musical ensemble comprised only five players, Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op. 28, are a set of short, he scored it appropriately. This Oboe Quintet much-loved, piano pieces, one in each of the 24 keys, some written at Valldemossa, Majorca where, with George Sand and her children, he 6 7 Saturday 2nd February Saturday 2nd February

spent the winter of 1838-39 to escape the Paris Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) of a poem from Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The cold. These concentrated and atmospheric String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K 465 The Jet Whistle (Assobio a Jato) (1950) Youth’s Magic Horn), which describes a picture miniatures run the gamut of emotions from ProAm in Concert Mahler’s 4th ‘Dissonance’ (1785) (For flute and cello) of heavenly bliss as seen through the eyes euphoria to despair. of a child. The symphony opens with jingling Adagio; Allegro Allegro no troppo sleigh bells introducing a succession of themes VENUE: FAIRFIELD HOUSE VENUE: NELSON CATHEDRAL Andante cantabile Adagio evoking innocence. The second movement, a Alexander Scriabin (1872-1912) TIME: 5.00PM TIME: 7.30PM Menuetto: Allegro Vivo Ländler, (Austrian country-dance), contains a Preludes FREE ENTRY Allegro prominent solo on a violin tuned up a tone to Penderecki String Quartet As a young man Villa-Lobos travelled through emulate a village fiddle. The third movement is a Russian composer, Alexander Scriabin, is ProAm Ensemble Gillian Ansell Viola The ‘Dissonance’ is the final of Mozart’s six so- much of remote Brazil where he absorbed the ‘transfigured’ cradle song, inspired by a “vision one of music’s more eccentric and enigmatic Rolf Gjelsten Cello called Haydn Quartets and has a grandeur that sounds of Indian, folk, and popular music. of a tombstone on which was carved an image of figures, brilliantly original, independent of the Bridget Douglas Flute sets it apart. Probably so-named because of the Probably best known for his Bachianas the departed, with folded arms in eternal sleep”. historical mainstream, and notorious for the Jenny Wollerman Soprano harmonic ambiguity of A natural against A flat Brasileiras, he was Brazil’s first internationally- A yearning sadness emerges and ideas alternate grand Promethean role in which he cast himself. Robert Orr Oboe in the second bar, all is quickly resolved into a recognised composer to use ideas derived until the vivid climax throws open the gates of His music evolved over the course of his life Hear the ProAm participants and tutors perform Philip Green Clarinet bright C major Allegro. The Andante’s poignant from his country’s folk melodies, rhythms, paradise for the Wunderhorn song-finale. ‘Das from Romanticism to Modernism and towards the Mozart Dissonance Quartet. Robert Weeks Bassoon operatic dialogue between first violin and cello is and instruments. The Jet Whistle is primarily a himmlische Leben’ (see text). The characteristic atonality, and his profound mysticism found its Darryl Poulsen Horn affecting and intimate. There’s adventure in the musical joke playing on Villa-Lobos’s penchant Mahlerian conjunction of the innocent and the expression in a highly complex musical language Mozart – String Quartet No 19 in C major, K 465 New Zealand String Quartet jolly minuet with its unison passages and sharp for writing high- and low-voiced instrumental complex. characterised by shifting harmonies and (Dissonance) Hiroshi Ikematsu Double Bass staccato interrupting the legato lines, and a trio duos by capturing the natural characteristics of impassioned rhythms. His prolific output includes Lenny Sakofsky & Bruce McKinnon in the minor key. The finale casts a backward each. The Allegro has bird sounds on flute; the (A lyric sheet will be handed out at the concert) 90 preludes. These are in a late-Romantic style (see programme notes for this evening’s concert) Percussion glance at Haydn as it takes off on an exhilarating Adagio explores the flute’s lower register against and were inspired by Chopin’s Préludes – but Emma Sayers Piano whirl that is Mozart at his most brilliant. the cello’s double-stoppings, and in Vivo the given a Russian twist. Diedre Irons Harmonium cello’s rhythm of a trotting burro plays beneath Michael Joel Conductor the Indian-inspired flute melody. Ross Harris Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Chaconne (for solo viola) (2002) Totendanz (Dance of Death) (piano solo 1860-65) Commissioned by Gillian Ansell with funding from Interval Dedicated to Hans von Bülow Creative New Zealand

When Franz Liszt entered a room all eyes Chaconne (for solo viola) was written in 2002. Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) would follow him, princes courted him and The first performance given at the 2002 Adam Symphony No. 4 in G (1900) women flirted with him. He was the ultimate Chamber Music Festival, and it was a finalist in Arranged by Klaus Simon (2007) Romantic with a vivid imagination which made the SOUNZ Contemporary Award in 2003. him particularly suited to writing programme I Bedächtig (Moderately, not rushed) music, and it took considerable time for his more Ross Harris writes: “When I set about composing II In gemächlicher Bewegung (Leisurely moving) serious works to be appreciated. Totentanz was a solo work for Gillian, I saw her alone on stage III Ruhevoll (Peacefully) initially composed as a set of variations for piano bereft of her NZSQ colleagues. This in turn IV Sehr behaglich (Comfortably) and orchestra. Based on Gregorian material (it conjured up footage of refugees fleeing from paraphrases the Dies Irae plainsong), it contains devastated lives in wars around the world. So This is Mahler’s most intimate symphony – the medieval-sounding passages but its greatest the work unfolds from stumbling, balalaika-like instrumental forces are small, and its chamber innovation is the modernistic, even percussive, Gustav Mahler music into the Chaconne and finally back to the music character particularly suited Klaus Simon’s piano part. It sounds positively wicked! opening material overlaid with a gentle lament.” reduced 2007 arrangement for 14 musicians plus solo soprano. It leaves Mahler’s music intact Péter Nagy appears with the and retains the character and sonority of the kind support of Nelson Pine original. The starting-point of the symphony is Industries. in the finale and the setting for soprano solo 8 9 Sunday 3rd February Sunday 3rd February

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) The Art of Fugue – Contrapunctus 1, String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51, No. 1 Six Cello Suites (BWV 1007-1012) (ca 1770) Minguet Quartet in Contrapunctus 4 (1742) (completed 1873) Bach Suites Dedicated to Theodor Billroth Suite No. 1 in G major The music of Johann Sebastian Bach reached Suite No. 2 in D minor Concert VENUE: NELSON CATHEDRAL previously unknown heights of beauty and Allegro Suite No. 3 in C major TIME: 2.00PM VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC grandeur, and his Art of Fugue has long been Romanze: Poco Adagio considered the ultimate example of contrapuntal Allegretto molto moderato e comodo Interval TIME: 10.30AM composition. But, by the time of his death in Allegro Colin Carr Cello 1750, his music was known to only a small circle Suite No. 4 in E-flat major Minguet Quartet of pupils, devotees, and his sons and The Art of Robert Schumann’s 1853 magazine article, Neue Suite No. 5 in C minor Fugue had sold just 30 copies. Thanks to a group Bahnen, hailed Brahms as “the one chosen to Suite No. 6 in D major of enthusiastic supporters, it gradually became give ideal expression to the highest spirit of our known and appreciated and by the early1800s time”. Brahms joked later that he wrote over 20 These six Cello Suites are among Bach’s most two further editions had been published. quartets before he produced one good enough spiritual and loved works. Little is known of to publish and this is the first of the three that their genesis except that they were probably Colin Carr Contrapunctus I – the subject is stated simply by survive. From the heroic sweep of the opening composed around 1720 when Bach served as the alto voice and answered by the soprano a 5th theme, the Allegro’s mood is symphonic. It is Kapellmeister in Cöthen. They demonstrate his higher. The subject is heard ten times. contrasted by the wistful shifting tonalities of intimate knowledge of the cello and his genius in Contrapunctus IV – the statement of the subject the Romanze, a 19th-century favourite, and creating a multi-textured sound from a single- is reversed as is its answer. The subject is the simplicity of the third movement. The finale voiced instrument, while also expressing the stated 16 times incorporating all the previous synthesises earlier themes, passionate, lyrical, music’s emotional intensity and observing the transformations. and excited by turn. distinctive rhythms of the respective dances.

The suites each comprise six movements. Bach Wolfgang Rihm (b. 1952) The Minguet Quartet appears with kind support inserted galanterie movements in the form of String Quartet No. 11 (1998-2010) from the Goethe Institute. pairs between the Sarabande and the Gigue. The order of the movements is: Wolfgang Rihm is a prolific German composer best known internationally for his violin concerto Prelude recorded by Anne-Sophie Mutter. His music Johann Sebastian Bach Allemande Johannes Brahms has been described as hyper-expressive, even Courante unpredictable, with wide mood swings and Sarabande shocking juxtapositions. His name has been Galanteries (Minuets for Suites 1 and 2, Bourrées associated with New Simplicity, a movement for Suites 3 and 4, Gavottes for Suites 5 and 6) that reacted against the avant-garde generation Gigue of Boulez, and Stockhausen (with whom Rihm Colin Carr appears with the kind support of the formerly studied). In 2010 the BBC Symphony Turnovsky Endowment Trust. The Sarabande from Suite No. 5 was played by Orchestra featured his music in one of their ‘total Yo-Yo Ma at the site of the World Trade Center, as immersion’ weekends at the Barbican Centre, the first names were read out on September 11, London. Martin Kettle (The Guardian) has written: 2002, the first anniversary of 9/11. “At the centre of the quartet is a beautiful but essentially static chorale-like episode of great There will also be a short interval before and poignancy, dominated by the first violin, which after the 5th suite. leads into the most agitated section of the work…” 10 11 Sunday 3rd February Monday 4th February

Robert Schumann (1810-1856) theme is reminiscent of Beethoven’s Piano David Popper (1843-1913) Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Andante and Variations, Op. 46 (1843) Sonata No. 26, ‘Les Adieux’, and also explores the Requiem – Arranged for Three Cellos and Piano Viola Sonata, Op. 147 (1975) Bold Strokes (For 2 pianos, 2 cellos, and horn) out-of-tune upper partials available on the horn, Requiem (1891) Dedicated to Fyodr Druzhinin the asymmetric Bulgarian rhythms in the second For this gentle theme and set of variations, movement, and the Lamento motive in the fourth Bohemian virtuoso, David Popper, was one of Moderato VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Schumann chose the unusual combination of movement. the finest cellists of the 19th century, held in Allegretto TIME: TIME: 7.30PM two pianos, two cellos and one horn. The pianos 1.00PM such high esteem that the conductor/pianist Adagio have most of the musical interest with the Hans von Bülow accompanied him at his recit- Péter Nagy Piano cellos and horn used primarily for colour and Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Colin Carr Cello als. As well as enjoying a successful touring Shostakovich’s masterful Viola Sonata, com- to underpin the harmonies. In the variations, Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81 (1887) posed two months before his death, was his final Diedre Irons Piano Rolf Gjelsten Cello career, Popper was principal cellist of the Vienna Schumann quotes his song ‘Seit ich ihn gesehen’ (For 2 violins, viola, cello and piano) Hofoper and later joined the Hellmesberger work. In his anguished state he confronts the Darryl Poulsen Horn Katie Schlaikjer Cello from his cycle Frauen und –leben (1840), which Quartet. His best known work is his Concerto for end of life – the subject is harrowing, the texture Rolf Gjelsten Cello describes the first rush of a young woman’s love Allegro ma non tanto Emma Sayers Piano Three Cellos and Orchestra, written in memory of sparse. He described the first movement as a Katie Schlaikjer Cello for the man she will marry. Schumann had mixed Dumka: Andante con moto Péter Nagy Piano his publisher, Daniel Rahter, of which this is an ‘novella’, and it does have a narrative brooding Helene Pohl Violin feelings about the work and modified it into a Scherzo (Furiant): Molto vivace Gillian Ansell Viola arrangement. character. The second movement is sardonic shorter version for two pianos. However, 50 years Finale: Allegro and angular, the finale “an adagio in memory New Zealand String Quartet later Johannes Brahms remembered the unusual The Requiem is of its time, Romantic, and dis- of Beethoven”. Shostakovich told Druzhinin, combination of colours in Schumann’s original Bohemian-born Antonín Dvorák composed tinctive in the rich sonorities of the three solo principal viola of the Beethoven Quartet and and he persuaded Clara Schumann to allow him copiously but with little success until he began cellos with their dark sound. While it rises to an the work’s dedicatée, “…don’t let that inhibit to edit and publish this score. This is what you to draw on his native folk music for inspiration. ardent climax, Popper constantly counsels the you. The Adagio [a shell-shocked memory of will hear tonight. He found he was able to convey in music the performers with exhortations of dolce, espres- Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata] is bright, bright deep affection he felt for his homeland and sivo, and calando. Its lovely themes justify its and clear”. Peace comes at the end. The Viola success followed. With its joyous and soulful popularity. Sonata was first performed seven weeks after György Ligeti (1923- 2006) Slavic melodies, glowing harmonies and piquant Shostakovich’s death. Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano (1982) rhythms, Dvorák’s Piano Quintet characterises his love of the Bohemian folk idiom and is a Andante con tenerezza perennial favourite with audiences. The haunting Vivacissimo molto ritmico cello opening leads to the dumka-folk-ballad Alla marcia Andante, the waltz-time Furiant with its Lamento. Adagio nostalgic middle section, and is capped off with some brilliant peasant György Ligeti was born in Transylvania just as Hungary was losing that region to Romania. In January 1944, he was arrested and sent to a Nazi Complimentary pre-concert talk by Ross labour camp where he remained until 1945. The Harris about the Ligeti discovery at 6.45pm 1956 Hungarian Uprising saw him flee Hungary for in the Michael Balling Theatre at the Nelson Vienna and then on to Cologne, where he became School Of Music. an associate of Stockhausen’s.

A feeling of nostalgia colours much of this fascinating composer’s work. His Trio for Violin, Horn, and Piano is marked ‘Homage to Johannes Dmitri Shostakovich Brahms’, although there are few reminders of Brahms. But it was the watershed moment that opened up his “third way”, a style he claimed was neither modern nor postmodern. The opening 12 13 Monday 4th February Monday 4th February Tuesday 5th February

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Interval Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet in G, Op. 18 No. 2 (1798-1800) Masterclass Bach by Candlelight Composer, Richard Wagner wrote that the music Up Close with the Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz of J. S. Bach is “the most stupendous miracle Inventions – arranged for Violin and Viola (1723) in all music”. Bach enjoyed fame as an organ Originally composed for keyboard for W.F. Bach. 2. Adagio cantabile VENUE: VENUE: NELSON CATHEDRAL Penderecki NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC virtuoso, a great harpsichord and clavichord 4. Allegro molto quasi presto TIME: TIME: 4.00PM 7.30PM player, a masterful violinist, and his vocal music No. 8 in F major, BWV 779 VENUE: CHAPEL OF CHRIST ON THE LAKE, FREE OBSERVER ENTRY is renowned for its beauty. The cantata, the No. 9 in F minor, BWV 780 The six quartets of Op. 18 were Beethoven’s Sponsored by Brent and Lynne Ferguson most important genre of vocal chamber music No.13 in A minor, BWV 784 ST ARNAUD first foray into this medium. Joseph de Marliave in the Baroque period and an integral part of the No.15 in B Minor, BWV 786 TIME: 11.30AM wrote that “the clarity and freshness of Haydn Péter Nagy Lutheran service, allowed him to write music for linked with the grace of Mozart” are found Members of the Penderecki String Quartet BUS LEAVES NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC 9.00AM voice that was both dramatic and narrative. A Aria here, yet Beethoven’s forward-looking vision and New Zealand String Quartet cantata has no set ensemble, and may feature BWV 115, Mvt 4, for Soprano, Flute, Cello and is unmistakeable. The second quartet of the Penderecki String Quartet Jenny Wollerman Soprano a single soloist and continuo, a small group of Continuo ‘Bete aber auch dabei’. (‘Pray neverthe- set was known as the ‘Compliments Quartet’ soloists both vocal and instrumental, or soloists less also’). because of the graceful curve of the first violin’s Come and hear master teacher Péter Nagy work Bridget Douglas Flute and choir. (First performed 1724) opening phrase, and because of the quartet’s with talented pianists, helping them to find the Erin Helyard Harpsichord charming character where Beethoven’s humour meaning behind the notes and lift the music off Hiroshi Ikematsu Double Bass Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord, No. 3 in E Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 (Late flashes through. The lyrical second movement the page. Includes a short “Meet the Artist” ses- major, BWV 1016 (1712-1723) 1720s) is contemplative with a lively central section, sion at the beginning. and Beethoven referred to the last movement Adagio Ouverture as “Aufgeknöpft” (unbuttoned) or relaxed and Allegro Rondeau informal. This mood underlines the cheerfulness Péter Nagy appears with the kind support of Adagio ma non tanto Sarabande of the quartet as a whole and builds to a brilliant Nelson Pine Industries Allegro Bourrée I/II conclusion. Polonaise (Lentement) – Double This sonata follows the form of the Italian Minuet ‘sonata da chiesa, or church sonata, where slow Badinerie Marjan Mozetich (b.1948) and quick movements alternate. Lament in a Trampled Garden (1992) This is one of four surviving ‘orchestral suites’, Inventions – arranged for Violin and Viola (1723) or dance suites in the French style. Its mood Marjan Mozetich was born in Italy to Slovenian Originally composed for keyboard for W.F. Bach. evokes the easy-going elegance of court music. parents and has lived in Canada since 1952. The story of the Nelson School Of Music’s The electrifying Badinerie is a show-piece for the Lament in a Trampled Garden was commissioned new Steinway: The school’s new Steinway No. 1 in C major, BWV 772 flute. by the CBC for the 4th Banff International String piano was donated by Jocelyn and Murray No. 4 in D minor, BWV 775 Quartet Competition in 1992. Mozetich writes, Sturgeon following a conversation with No. 5 in E-flat major, BWV 776 “My goal in writing this work was to offer a Piers Lane at the 2009 Adam Chamber Music No. 6 in E major, BWV 777 poetical and dramatically lyrical piece that puts Festival. Piers went to the Steinway factory accent on the performers’ interpretive skills. The in Germany to personally select a piano that Arias work starts simply with a slow and expressive would suit the auditorium. BWV 51 Mvt 3, for Soprano and Continuo theme, and an arpeggiated accompaniment that ‘Höchster,mache deine Güte’ (‘Highest, renew Ewvin Schulhoff gradually unravels into a series of variants of the your goodness’). theme, reflecting the title. There is ample room (First performed 1730) for various interpretations of a music that moves BWV 204 Mvt 6, for Soprano, Flute, and Continuo from sweet sorrow to anger and aggression, ‘Meine Seele sei vergnügt’ (‘May my soul be to despair, to an up-beat swing, to a sense of Johann Sebastian Bach content’). resignation and a longing for lost beauty.” (First performed 1725) 14 15 Tuesday 5th February Tuesday 5th February WedNesday 6th February WedNesday 6th February

Ewvin Schulhoff (1894-1942) John Ritchie (b.1921) String Quartet No. 1 (1924) String Quartet (1962-2006) Masterclass The Magic Taonga Puoro Waitangi Wonders 1. Presto con fuoco Childhood 3. Allegro giocoso alla slovacca Young Love VENUE: Trombone VENUE: VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUTER THEATRE NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Life’s Work Ewvin Schulhoff was one of a largely forgotten TIME: 4PM TIME: 10.00AM TIME: 1.00PM Reminiscence VENUE: NELSON CATHEDRAL generation of European musicians, most of them FREE OBSERVER ENTRY TIME: 7.30PM victims of the Nazi regime in central Europe Dr Richard Nunns Penderecki String Quartet The language of this Quartet is personal to John during the 1930s and World War II. This Quartet Ritchie, and speaks unselfconsciously of a New Colin Carr New Zealand String Quartet is one of Schulhoff’s most successful works and BonaNZa Zealander’s life experiences, here and abroad. was recognised as such at its première in Venice, NZTrio The four movements represent stages of his given under the auspices of the International life, and one of the main motifs (D-E flat-F-D) Society for New Music, by the Zika Quartet comes from the Scottish folksong, ‘I know where in 1925. While there are elements of Bartók, I’m Going’. His wife, Anita, sang this frequently Come and hear master teacher Colin Carr work Stravinsky, and Hindemith in this engaging piece, when young, and it has a symbolic presence in with talented young cellists. Includes a short it is Schulhoff’s distinctive voice that catches the work. “Meet the Artist” session. the restless spirit of its time. The first movement is decisive with frantic interplay between the John Ritchie writes: “The Quartet is characterised instruments and the mood of folk music. The by a mix of flowing romantic lines and sharp- Colin Carr appears with the kind support of the third movement has the air and spirited rhythms edged manipulation of ideas, with an emphasis Turnovsky Endowment Trust of a bracing Slovak dance. on pentatonic and modal themes, spiced up with surprising dissonances and quite complex rhythms. The slow finale was written over 40 years after the quartet was first completed and is a poignant dedication to Anita, who died of cancer in 2001. It features piquant lines and harmonies, and a ‘strange’ chord five bars from the end seems like a spasm of pain, before a restful end.”

The Quartet was premiered at the 1965 Auckland An opera in two acts. Festival, with Robin Perks on 1st violin, and was published by Massey University Music in 2008. A story about love, friendship, betrayal, fish and chips, and the quest to find the magic trombone. Join BonaNZa Trombone Quartet, as they take you Ross Harris Ross Harris (b. 1945) on an operatic journey like you have never heard Leading exponent of taonga puoro (traditional String Quartet No. 5 (Songs From Childhood) (or seen) before. Maori instruments), Richard Nunns, takes us on (World Premiere) an intimate journey to explore and discover the Programme will be introduced by the performers. singing treasures which were almost lost. Ross Harris writes: “This work is not literally about songs from childhood but more the faded memory of such songs, or even the imagining of songs that might have been. The use of continually shifting meter and micro-tuning

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imbue the work with a dreamlike floating quality, It is filled with quiet intensity and passion and Book 5: Op.62, No.6 Allegretto grazioso in A major terms with this. The connecting of poetry in Maori both fragile and illusive.” communicates a deep sorrow and heart-felt Spring song on a universal theme of childhood and maturity despair. Tarantismo evokes a whirling tarantella Workshop Waitangi Evening Book 8: Op.102, No.3 Presto in C major in a New Zealand context, with its expression via Ross Harris is one of New Zealand’s leading dance. Folklore suggests this wild dance helps Book 6: Op.67, No.4 Presto in C major Spinning classical art song, promises to be a novel and composers. Among his more than 200 to eradicate the effects of the poison of the song engaging audience experience. This is the sort VENUE: NELSON COLLEGE FOR GIRLS MUSIC Special compositions are five symphonies, five string tarantula spider, which starts gently and builds of work that might always be expected to arise quartets, a violin concerto, and a cello concerto in intensity to a dramatic climax. SUITE Mendelssohn’s sister, Fanny, described the in a society where cultural expression, cross- VENUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC (premiered by Li-Wei Qin in 2012). He has won TIME: 4.00PM piece her brother gave her as a birthday present connection and interactions are increasingly TIME: 6.30PM the SOUNZ Contemporary Award four times and FREE OBSERVER ENTRY in 1828 as “a piece for my album”. This was the alive, affectionate, meaningful and robust. been a finalist eight times. He received a QSM in first documented mention of Mendelssohn’s 1985 for his opera Waituhi, and the CANZ Citation Péter Nagy Piano personal title for an ‘album leaf’ or occasional Programme Note by Jenny McLeod and Jenny David Bremner for Services to New Zealand Music in 1990. His Jenny Wollerman Soprano piece for family and friends. Later called ‘Songs Wollerman collaborations with poet Vincent O’Sullivan have Without Words’, these attractive pieces became Karen Batten Flute produced two operas, a symphony, and three so popular with the rising, piano-owning middle (A lyric sheet will be handed out at the concert) song cycles including The Abiding Tides, which Emma Sayers Piano class that eventually eight books containing music critic Rod Biss described as “...a work that Helene Pohl Violin six pieces each were published. They are short, instantly enriched our heritage of New Zealand The NZSO’s principal trombonist shares his ideas Rolf Gjelsten Cello lyrical, and charming pieces in the Romantic Interval music”. with up-and-coming young brass players. tradition, expressing a range of emotions but are mostly for enjoyment. The titles appended are Franz Schubert John Psathas Mendelssohn’s own. (1797-1828) John Psathas (b.1966) Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D 929 (1828) Helix (2006) Commissioned by NZTrio with support from the Jenny McLeod (b.1941) Allegro University of Auckland He Whakaahua a Maru (A Portrait of Maru) (World Andante con moto Premiere) Scherzo: Allegro moderato Archon: Metron Commissioned by Jenny Wollerman with funding Allegro moderato The Biggest Nothing of Them All from Creative New Zealand Tarantismo Schubert spent most of his short life writing Texts: Maori songs first published 1853/4, no and performing an astonishing amount of music Wellington based John Psathas is the son known tribal affiliations (Nos 1 & 11); other almost entirely without the support of patrons of Greek immigrant parents, and is widely poems by Jenny McLeod based, with permission, or aristocratic associations. Instead, his genius considered one of the three most important on selected events in Michael Nicolaidi’s book A blossomed within a small, cultured Viennese living composers of the Greek Diaspora. He Greekish Trinity community of family and friends. The Piano Trio composed much of the ceremonial music for the in E-flat, the second of two piano trios, was 2004 Olympic Games. As young children, some of us see our parents Schubert’s favourite. Like much of his late music, more as gods than as human beings. Time goes it is profound in a way quite removed from the John Psathas writes: “Helix is a three-movement Franz Schubert by and the feet of clay may start to emerge, modest context in which he wrote it, and it was work, inspired by and infused with the rhythms with possibly scary or enigmatic aspects. Finally one of the few pieces performed in the only and melodies of Greek folk music. Archon: Metron our parents die, maybe somewhat shrivelled, public concert featuring his music during his Felix Mendelssohn takes inspiration from the ancient rhythms (1809-1847) physically and possibly also spiritually. And how lifetime. Schumann wrote, “A Trio by Schubert and sounds of Greek music yet is an original Songs Without Words (1829-1845) do we feel about all this? passed across the musical world like some angry composition with a feeling of improvisation comet in the sky.” It has intensity, delicacy, in the violin and cello melodies, along with Book 1: Op.19, No.1 Andante con moto in E major In this new song cycle for soprano, flute, sadness, beauty and joy. The haunting Andante great dramatic contrast. The Biggest Nothing Book 2: Op.30, No.5 Andante grazioso in D major and piano, we encounter the child’s vividly was used as a theme in the film, Barrie Lyndon. of Them All is the emotional core of the piece. 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Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) strumming guitars and the rhythms of dance. A String Quartet in G Minor, No. 1 (incomplete) central passage includes humorously rhetorical Moteatea Italian Serenade (1889-90) exchanges between the instruments. Masterclass Rhapsody Romance VENUE: VENUE: VENUE: VENUE: THEATRE ROYAL NELSON CATHEDRAL Scherzo Béla Bartók (1881-1945) NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC TIME: 9.00PM TIME: 2.00PM String Quartet No. 5 (1934) TIME: 4.00PM TIME: 7.30PM Lush sweeping melodies and characteristic Whirimako Black moteatea Penderecki String Quartet melancholy make Rachmaninov’s music instantly Allegro Penderecki String Quartet Douglas Beilman Violin recognisible. Following the Romantic tradition of Adagio molto Richard Nunns taonga puoro Péter Nagy Piano 19th-century Russian music, it is expressive and Scherzo: Alla bulgarese lyrical but also fused with drive and vitality. Many Andante Colin Carr Cello

of his themes have become popular outside the Finale: Allegro vivace Diedre Irons Piano concert hall. Rachmaninov twice attempted to Come and watch as young NZ string-players are New Zealand String Quartet write a string quartet, in both cases completing Like Beethoven and Shostakovich, Bartók’s guided and advised by our visiting Canadian only two movements. The first movement, deepest and most personal thoughts are in his quartet. Includes a short “Meet The Artists” Romance, of the G minor String quartet was six string quartets. Unmistakably Hungarian, they session. composed when he was a student at the Moscow have been described as “the purest distillation Conservatory, already recognised as a gifted of his immersion in folksong”. The fifth quartet composer and pianist. It is a graceful and wistful was written in just one month, and the vitality miniature, highlighted by the use of pizzicato and and soulfulness of folk music has become the tremolo. The Scherzo is sprightly, almost edgy at inspiration for a sophisticated and original work. times, within a mannered dance style. Arranged in an arch form, the first and fifth, and the slower second and fourth movements, are closely related, and frame the Scherzo, the heart Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) of the piece. With their reminiscences of distant Experience another world, another dimension. Italian Serenade in G major (1886) nocturnal sounds of nature, the second and With an exceptionally expressive voice described (For String Quartet) fourth movements evoke Bartók’s ‘night music’. as “pure velvet”, Whirimako Black will explore the Between the two are the Scherzo’s syncopated traditional and ancient song form of moteatea Born in Slovenia, Hugo Wolf was the epitome of a Bulgarian rhythms. The fast-moving Finale is with Richard Nunns, the leading authority on nga Romantic musician, driven, misunderstood, poor, suddenly interrupted by a little out-of-tune polka taonga puoro (Maori traditional musical instru- and he died young from syphilis. After Schubert, marked Allegro con indifferenza before hurtling ments). A sublime and deeply spiritual way to he is considered the finest composer of the to the end of the Quartet. finish our Waitangi Day celebrations. German art song with his highly fashioned and complex music an exact translation of his song Béla Bartók texts. Sergei Rachmaninoff The Italian Serenade is one of Wolf’s rare string pieces and, although complete in itself, sounds like part of a longer work. The word ‘Italian’ Béla Bartók (1881-1945) was added in later revisions, and enriches Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin and Piano (1928) the picturesque and melodically attractive Inscribed to Joseph Szigeti ‘song without words’ with its rich variety of textures, including a suggestion of the sound of Lassu: Moderato Friss: Allegretto moderato

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Béla Bartók‘s exploration of folk music The sonata was premiered by Anatoliy Brandukov Achille-Claude Debussy (1862-1918) military factory. The brief, quiet Interlude has a significantly influenced his compositions, but his and the composer in Moscow on 2 December Piano Trio in G major (1880) melodic reference to the first movement, and the strong nationalism, and negativity towards the 1901. Cafe Music Balinese pop-inspired Finale contains numerous Troubadour Quartet Second Viennese School, kept him outside the Andantino con moto allegro gamelan-like effects. Farr experimented here musical mainstream avant-garde. Towards the Scherzo – Intermezzo with stripping away the density characteristic of VENUE: VENUE: end of his life, he mellowed and this, together Interval NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Andante espressivo past compositions in favour of clearer textures, NELSON CATHEDRAL with the melodic richness and rhythmic energy of TIME: 1.00PM Finale – Appassionato exploring classical form, and allowing a simplicity TIME: 6.30PM his distinctive music, has secured his reputation of line to come through and speak for itself.” ENTRY FREE as one of the 20th-century’s great composers. Franz Schubert NZTrio Debussy created music that was new and String Quintet in C major, D 956 (1828) specifically French, with a spectrum of layered Troubadour Quartet Bartók’s First Rhapsody uses melodies from For 2 violins, viola, and 2 cellos sounds, subtle harmonies and nuance, using Paul Schoenfield (b.1947) Romania and Hungary and is among his modes, exotic scales and Eastern melodies. Café Music (1986) Jonathan Tanner most overtly folk-influenced works. The first I Adagio; Allegro Often described as ‘Impressionist’, his music For piano trio Annabel Drummond movement, Lassú (slow), shows a gypsy II Andante un poco mosso brilliantly conveys ambience (La Mer, Prélude Alice McIvor influence with its sharply dotted rhythms and III Scherzo: Allegro vivace à l’après-midi d’une faune) though this tends American composer and pianist, Paul Sophie Williams exotic melodies. The second movement, Friss IV Andante to overlook his sense of form. The Piano Trio is Schoenfield, is known for combining popular, (fast), presents a brilliant sequence of catchy V Menuetto: Allegretto an early work, composed when Debussy was folk, and classical music forms. His works are dance melodies and rhythms. VI Andante molto; Allegro employed by Tchaikovsky’s patroness Nadezhda inspired by popular styles, both American and von Meck as her children’s piano teacher. She others, vernacular and folk traditions, and Franz Schubert’s final work for chamber described it to Tchaikovsky as a “very beautiful classical, and often deal witty surprises. He says Beethoven String Quartet No. 11 Op. 95 ‘Serioso’ Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) ensemble, the String Quintet in C major, was trio”. his musical ingenuity comes from his Jewish/ Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op.19 composed in the summer of 1828, just two American roots. Complimentary pre-concert recital by our (1901) months before his death. For many, this is the The Trio’s first movement is lyrical and charming, wonderful community outreach group the Dedicated to Anatoliy Brandukov greatest work in the chamber music canon. and the Scherzo is like whimsical ‘fairy’ dance Café Music was commissioned by the St Paul Troubadour Quartet. The addition of a second cello to the standard music. The third movement’s sweet melody Chamber Orchestra in Minnesota and premiered Lento – Allegro moderato string quartet gives an increased expressivity transforms into a romantic outpouring, and the in 1987. Schoenfield says: “My intention was to Allegro scherzando) to the inner voices. At the Quintet’s heart is the Finale goes further with a surging melody and write a kind of high-class dinner music which Andante poignant Adagio. Pianist Artur Rubinstein asked builds to a powerful appassionato. could be played at a restaurant, but might also Allegro mosso that it be played at his funeral. “In nobility of (just barely) find its way into a concert hall. conception, beauty of melody, and variety of The work draws on many of the types of music Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the 20th- mood [this quintet] is without equal,” wrote Gareth Farr (b. 1968) played at Murray’s [Steakhouse in St Paul]. For century’s great pianists and a composer who Homer Ullrich in his book, Chamber Music. Ahi (1998) example, early 20th-century American, Viennese, upheld the Russian Romantic tradition. He is The Quintet was not publicly performed until For piano trio light classical, gypsy, and Broadway styles are memorable for his ravishing themes, often 1850 at the Musikverein in Vienna. Achille-Claude Debussy all represented. A paraphrase of a beautiful melancholic and reflective, but also infused with Semplice ma espressivo Chassidic melody is incorporated in the second rapture and vitality, all testament to his detailed Scherzo movement.” knowledge of the expressive qualities of the Interlude piano. He produced very little chamber music, the A concert dedicated to Nelson icon, painter Jane Finale best example being the rapturous Cello Sonata. Evans, who passed away in June 2012. The cello introduces the first movement’s first Ahi is the Māori word for “fire”. This attractive subject, after which most of the themes are piece was commissioned by the James Wallace introduced by the piano and embellished by the Charitable Trust for the Ogen Trio, who premiered cello. The exception is the elegiac Andante, a it in Auckland in March 1998. Gareth writes: The perfect vehicle for the cello to shine. flavour of a French lullaby predominates in the first movement, and the Scherzo is intense and photo by Elspeth Collier unrelenting and harbours overtones of a Russian 22 23 Friday 8th February Friday 8th February SATurday 9th February

Edward Ware (b.1962) Described by Beethoven as a “Sonata for piano and viola as a member of the Frankfurt Radio Duo for Soprano Saxophone and Viola (2008/9) violin obbligato, written in a very concertante Symphony Orchestra. He has also studied with Kreutzer style, quasi concertante”, it is technically highly Tabea Zimmermann and with members of the Kids Concert New Zealand Guitar Wellington-born Edward Ware developed a demanding. The theme of the Andante is elegant, Quartetto Italiano, Alban Berg Quartet, and the fascination with drums and percussion, and and the Finale is in the rhythm of a tarantella. It Vienna String Sextet. Martin has lived in New VENUE: VENUE: Quartet in Concert NELSON CATHEDRAL graduated in jazz and classical performance from was possibly Beethoven himself who arranged it Zealand since 2001. He writes: “Meditation is NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC TIME: 7.30PM the Wellington Conservatory of Music. He currently for cello quintet. Later, it would inspire Tolstoy’s an attempt to bring together the divine vocal TIME: 10.00AM VeNUE: NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC divides his time between Brazil and New York, where famous novella, The Kreutzer Sonata, which quality of the soprano sax, combined with the ENTRY FREE TIME: 1.00PM Martin Jaenecke Soprano Saxophone he composes, records, teaches and performs. Janácek would use as the basis of his first string sacred sounds of the organ, in the big acoustic quartet, ‘The Kreutzer Sonata’. space of a cathedral, and is a short structure Victoria Jaenecke Viola Bob Bickerton Edward writes: “This work took shape at a time of with wide open spaces of improvisation for both New Zealand Guitar Quartet New Zealand String Quartet upheaval and major shifts in my life. Written in three instruments. The title Meditation could lead the Colin Carr Cello movements, it is, on one level, a reflection of my Interval listener to the idea that this is all very soft, even Richard Apperley Organ interest in dissonance within tonal language and music, however, it is more about the process Penderecki String Quartet the juxtaposition of sharply conflicting rhythmic of being open to falling into a deeply relaxed groupings. On another level, it is an abstraction Sofia Gubaidulina (b.1931) and focussed state of mind, but also being of an inner process of accepting a degree of Lied ohne Worte (1977) challenged by our often too active mind. As with discomfort and unfamiliarity on the way toward real life, improvisation is an adventure with some what will become the familiar. The predominant Sofia Gubaidulina, born in Christopol in the Tartar risks. I am looking forward to it!” emotional tone is one of melancholic reflection Republic, is half-Russian/half-Tartar, and is although this does give way in the third movement one of the most widely acclaimed composers to to a more forward looking rhythmically buoyant come out of the Soviet Union in its final decades. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) cast.” (Abridged) During her studies in Soviet Russia, her music String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18 (1860) was considered irresponsible because of its For 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 Celli Manuel de Falla alternative tunings, but Dmitri Shostakovich Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) supported her and encouraged her to continue Allegro ma non troppo Violin Sonata ‘Kreutzer’ in A major, Op. 47(1802- down her ‘mistaken’ path. Andante, ma moderato Andrew York (b.1958) 03) Influenced by her Russian roots, Gubaidulina Scherzo: Allegro molto Quiccan (Arranged for Cello Quintet) has devised a unique musical language Rondo: Poco Allegretto e grazioso Dedicated to Rodolfe Kreutzer marked by her scoring for unusual instrumental With very dense textural writing, Quiccan combinations including folk instruments from the This wonderful Sextet produces extraordinarily creatively uses all four guitars in interchanging Adagio sostenuto—Presto Central Asian regions. Further influences have rich sonorities. The Allegro’s themes are full- roles of melody, harmony, and accompaniment. Andante con Variazioni been the use of contemporary Western musical bodied (two are played by the first cello) and York uses strong rhythmic drive throughout and Finale. Presto techniques, and her Christian spirituality and the sweetness of the violins and the velvet displays his inspiration for the piece – the late deep belief in the mystical properties of music. colours of the lower strings make this one of (bass player) Jacob Pastorius – in several bass This is the grandest of Beethoven’s ten sonatas Since 1992, Gubaidulina has lived in Hamburg, Brahms’ most alluring movements. The Andante lines. for violin and piano, and was composed for Germany. comprises six variations on a Hungarian gypsy Music educator, performer and festival manager George Polgreen Bridgetower, an Afro-Polish- theme that wants to soar, and the following, Bob Bickerton takes his audience on a sonic born virtuoso violinist who, with Beethoven toe-tapping Scherzo has a trio that galumphs plunge into a sea of instruments (some of which J.S Bach (1685-1750) (arr. Owen Moriarty) he knows how to play) in a humorous musical Ludwig van Beethoven on piano, premiered the sonata in Vienna in Martin Jaenecke (b.1957) like a speeding Ländler. The contrasting Rondo Brandenburg Concerto No.3 1803. Both performers had to improvise the Meditation theme is refined and charmingly Mozartian until romp for children aged 90 and under. unfinished sections. Beethoven completed the violins and violas spice things up, and an This concerto was originally written for string the sonata but there was a falling-out with Martin Jaenecke was born in Germany, studied accelerating coda brings it all to an exciting orchestra and was dedicated to Mulgrave Bridgetower. The new dedicatée, the French violin with Professor Rainer Kussmaul (ex- conclusion. Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg. Making full use violinist, Rodolfe Kreutzer, never played the concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic of the concerto grosso genre, the relationship work, he declared it unplayable. 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between the instruments is subjective to the of Hans Neusidler, a German lutenist from the a rare occurrence for us.” (From The New Zealand an internationally-renowned composer and the listener – as the positioning of the parts change, Renaissance, and makes them his own, creating String Quartet’s 2012 New Zealand at Kings Place, recipient of many awards. it may appear that there are no soloists, or that a dynamic and exciting fusion of 20th-century Troubadour Quartet Grand Finale London concert.) Hatzis’ music is inspired by proto-Christian all the players are soloists. In doing so Bach and Renaissance musical languages. Abhisheka has been performed by The Royal New spirituality, his Byzantine musical heritage, creates a weaving, kaleidoscopic range of Zealand ballet to choreography by Adrian Burnett. world cultures, and various non-classical-music VENUE: VENUE: colours and shades. NELSON CATHEDRAL NELSON CATHEDRAL genres including jazz, pop, and world musics. Sergio Assad b. (1952) TIME: 6.30PM TIME: 7.30PM He has created several works inspired by the Uarekena ENTRY FREE Richard Strauss (1864-1949) music of the Inuit, Canada’s arctic inhabitants. Craig Utting (b.1958) (arr. Owen Moriarty) Dedicated to the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Sponsored by Linley and John Taylor String Sextet from Capriccio, Op. 85 (1941) He is a professor of composition at the Faculty Onslow Suite (II) of Music, University of Toronto, and in addition Troubadour Quartet Uarekena is the name of an aboriginal people Capriccio was Strauss’ last opera, composed to to composing and teaching, he has written Based around a descending passacaglia bass indigenous to Brazil and Venezuela. The Jonathan Tanner Penderecki String Quartet an elegant libretto by the conductor, Clemens extensively about composition and contemporary figure, the two beautifully melodic outer sections piece showcases Assad’s ability to compose Annabel Drummond New Zealand String Quartet Krauss, who based it on a libretto of an earlier music. contrast with the strident middle section. harmonically sophisticated music, while Alice McIvor opera by Salieri. Set in pre-Revolutionary Paris, Originally written for two pianos, the piece sits exploiting resources unique to the guitar, such Sophie Williams it includes a debate between a Countess, a well on four guitars and makes good use of the as artificial harmonics, and drumming on the composer, a poet, a theatre director and others, Interval wider pitch range offered by the seven-string body of the instrument for percussive effect. on the age-old question … prima la musica, poi le guitar. parole (first comes the music, then the words). (Programme notes supplied) Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) The opera opens with this sublime, bitter-sweet Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 (1825) Dvorak String Quartet No. 12 Op. 96 ‘American’ Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) (arr. Owen string sextet, a chamber music overture played Moriarty) off-stage for the Countess, who is in her salon. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco Complimentary pre-concert recital by our won- El amor brujo Full of nostalgia, Strauss’ luscious music is Andante derful community outreach group the Troubadour ‘Danza del Terror‘ scored for pairs of violins, violas, and cellos. It Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo Quartet. ‘Danza ritual del fuego‘ was his first chamber music for 50 years, and Presto could be considered a homage to Brahms, who El amor brujo (Love, the Magician) is distinctively had been a strong influence on him in his youth Mendelssohn composed this remarkable Octet Andalucian in character and showcases de and who had also written sextets. Strauss said at the age of 16 years. The first movement is Falla’s nationalistic pride. Commissioned in Felix Mendelssohn after its first performance “I can do no better dominated by a glorious, wide-ranging theme 1914, it was originally composed for a chamber than this.” introduced by the first violin and leading to a group, then re-scored as a symphonic suite, and unison fortissimo climax. The Andante’s dreamy eventually as a ballet. John Psathas (b.1966) melody dances to a siciliano rhythm, its colours Abhisheka For string quartet (1996) Christos Hatzis (b.1953) soft and its themes interwoven, while the Quartet (NZ Premiere) Scherzo is pianissimo and staccato, a miniature Ian Krouse (b. 1956) “The sanskrit equivalent for initiation is Composed 1994 of his ‘fairy’ music for A Midsummer Night’s Antique Suite (after Neusidler) ‘abhisheka’, meaning ‘sprinkle’, ‘pour’, Dream. In the exuberant Presto the build-up to a Hoff tantz und Hupf auff ‘anointment’. And if there is pouring, there Awakenings fevered and welcome return of the finale’s first Juden tantz- Cadenza- Kunigin tantz must be a vessel into which the pouring can Fleeting Moments theme perfectly rounds off this masterpiece. Mein fleys und muhe fall. So at last we might really give up all these Nadir Hoff tantz und Gassenhawer complications and just allow some space, just Metamorphosis The Mendelssohn Octet is one of the most give in. This is the moment when abhisheka beloved chamber works of all time, and the Composed originally in 1976 while he was – sprinkling and pouring – really takes place, Replace with: Christos Hatzis is a Greek/ greatest chamber music party two string studying, Ian Krouse later re-wrote the piece because we are open and are really giving up Canadian composer, born in Volos, Greece and quartets can have. What a way to finish a in 1987 as a present for his friends in the Los the whole attempt to do anything, giving up all since 1985, a Canadian citizen. He has been fabulous Festival! Angeles Guitar Quartet. Krouse takes the works the busyness and overcrowding. Finally we have hailed as “one of the most important composers been forced to really stop properly, which is quite in Canada” (International Musician), and is now Post concert party will be announced! 26 27 Artists Artists CONTINUED

The group takes its name from Pablo Minguet, The Penderecki String Colin Carr (UK) Péter Nagy (Hungary) New Zealand String NZTrio an eighteenth-century Spanish philosopher Both versatile and genre- who tried in his writings to make the fine arts (Poland /Canada) Quartet Colin Carr appears throughout the world as a Péter Nagy, the first prizewinner in the 1979 Quartet busting, NZTrio epitomises accessible to the masses. The Minguet Quartet soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, and Hungarian Radio Competition, is one of the relevance of live music has the same intention. Jeremy Bell Violin. Jerzy Kaplanek Violin. With its dynamic performing style, eloquent teacher. He has played with major orchestras the youngest representatives of what has in a digital age. This group The Minguet Quartet is today among the Christine Vlajk Viola. Katie Schlaikjer Cello communication and beautiful sound the New worldwide, including the Royal Concertgebouw internationally become known as the brilliant smashes preconceptions internationally most popular younger string The Penderecki String Quartet, approaching the Zealand String Quartet has forged a major Orchestra, The Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic, new generation of classical music quartets and performs at major European concert third decade of an extraordinary career, has career in the busy international chamber BBC Symphony, the orchestras of Chicago, Los of Hungarian pianists. being stuffy and intimidating by engaging venues like the London Wigmore Hall, the become one of the most celebrated chamber music field, earning the acclaim of critics and Angeles, Washington, Philadelphia, Montreal Graduating with distinction from the class of their listeners with intimate and dynamic Cologne and Berlin Philharmonie, the Auditorio ensembles of their generation. These four musi- the delighted response of audiences. The and all the major orchestras of Australia and Kornel Zempleni at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of performances. in Madrid and Palau in Barcelona, the Alte Oper cians from Poland, Canada, and the USA bring Quartet has particularly distinguished itself New Zealand. Conductors with whom he has Music in 1981, his international career began in Mixing musical cultures and genres, and often in Frankfurt, the Vienna Konzerthaus and the their varied yet collective experience to create through imaginative programming, insightful worked include Rattle, Gergiev, Dutoit, Elder, 1977, with successful performances in Finland, involving collaborations with a diverse range of Amsterdam Concertgebouw. performances that demonstrate their “remark- interpretations of the string quartet repertoire Skrowasczewski and Marriner. He has been a Yugoslavia and Salzburg in 1979. Péter Nagy’s international artists, NZTrio inspires people of all able range of technical excellence and emotional including cycles of composers’ music from regular guest at the BBC Proms, has twice toured world-wide concert tours have included recitals walks of life to see classical music, both old and sweep” (Toronto, Globe and Mail). Their recent Mozart to Berg, and the development of an Australia, and has recently played concertos in Australia at the Sydney Opera House, in the new, as approachable, essential and meaningful. New schedule has included concerts in New York international audience for important new works in South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia and New Louvre Auditorium in Paris, in Tokyo, Yokohama, Violinist Justine Cormack, cellist Ashley Brown (Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall), Amsterdam (Concert- from New Zealand composers. Recent career Zealand. Carr’s most memorable performances Sapporo and other cities in Japan. and pianist Sarah Watkins first joined forces Zealand gebouw), Los Angeles (REDCAT at Disney Hall), St. highlights have included acclaimed debuts include the Dvorak Concerto to close the He has also appeared as soloist with such in 2002 and were Ensemble in Residence at Pe- tersburg, Paris, Prague, Berlin, Rome, Bel- in London at Wigmore Hall, in New York at the Guitar Prague Autumn Festival, and Beethoven’s Triple ensembles as the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, the The University of Auckland from 2004-2009. grade, Zagreb, Atlanta, as well as appearances at prestigious Frick Collection and in Washington, Concerto, with Sir Colin Davis conducting, at Yomiuri Symphony Orchestra, the Thessaloniki From the outset their artistry, intensity and international festivals in Poland, Lithuania, Italy, DC in the Library of Congress series. International Quartet Royal Festival Hall in London. State Orchestra, the Finnish Radio Orchestra, approachability have captivated music-lovers Venezuela, Brazil, and China. tours and festival successes have taken the After a whirlwind 2011 tour schedule of nearly Highlights of the 2011/12 season included the Helsinki Philharmonic, the Hungarian State throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia, South The Penderecki String Quartet champions music group to Canada and the US for twice-yearly 20 concerts across the length of the country, Dvorak Concerto with the London Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and the Hungarian Radio America, the US and the UK. of our time, performing a wide range of repertoire visits as well as to Mexico, Korea, Australia, the NZGQ is quickly developing a following with Orchestra, Elgar Concerto with the Halle Symphony Orchestra. As a chamber musician The trio actively commissions works by leading from Haydn to Zappa as well as premiering over England, Scotland, Germany, Poland, the Czech invitations to perform both locally and overseas. Orchestra and a recital of all six Bach Suites at he has performed at major festivals, including New Zealand composers making NZTrio a driving 100 new works to date. Described by Fanfare Republic and the Netherlands. NZGQ members, Owen Moriarty, Tim Watanabe, the Wigmore Hall in London. In recent seasons Aix-en-Provence, Athens, Bastad, Blonay, force in the New Zealand music industry. More Magazine as “an ensemble of formidable power Celebrating its 25th Anniversary the Quartet are Christopher Hill and Jane Curry have garnered he has performed Beethoven cycles with his duo Davos, Divonne, Llandaff, Kilkenny, Edinburgh, recently, their commitment to commissioning and keen musical sensitivity”, the PSQ’s diverse once again the principal collaborative artists acclaim as soloists on concert stages around the partner Thomas Sauer throughout the United Turku, Joensuu, Kuhmo, Moritzburg, Stockholm, new music has expanded to include composers discography includes in the Adam Chamber Music Festival, working world and in a multitude of international guitar States and in England, Germany and France. A Helsinki, Ojai and the Marlboro Music Festival. from Asia and Australia. the chamber music of Brahms and Shostakovich with overseas artists to perform a range of rare competitions, with each member contributing highlight of this Festival will be his performance Described as a ‘national treasure’, NZTrio (Eclectra and Marquis labels) and their recently and special works only heard in the festival their individual strengths toward creating an of all the Bach cello suites in one concert. celebrates ten years together in 2012, continuing released Bartok cycle. They enter their 20th year environment. exciting, dynamic and engaging ensemble. to thrill both national and international as Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier Univer- audiences. sity in Waterloo, Ontario. BonaNZa The BonaNZa is New Zealand’s leading trombone quartet. Minguet Formed in 1997, BonaNZa premiered at the Bay of Quartet Islands Arts Festival the Germany) same year. Since then they have continued providing a fun, varied and The Minguet Quartet informative musical programme to people from a was founded in 1988 and is today made up of wide range of ages, backgrounds and cultures. Ulrich Isfort (violin I), Annette Reisinger (violin The members enjoy playing varying styles of II), Aroa Sorin (viola) and Matthias Diener (cello). 28 29 Artists CONTINUED Artists CONTINUED

music and performing in diverse places, from Master of Music from The University of Western throughout New Zealand and is equally at home returning to Wellington, Karen has developed a as an audio engineer for his production company inside trains, busking in the Coromandel or the Australia. Whirimako in the orchestral, choral and operatic repertoire. varied freelance career. She is Principal Flute for Hadfield Audio and manages his publishing label top of the Sky Tower, to a band rotunda tour of He has worked with the Christchurch Symphony, the Wellington Vector Orchestra and frequently Organism. He is also the Musical Director to the South Island. Black the Southern Sinfonia, St Matthew’s Chamber works with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Wellington based chamber choir Cantoris. Jenny New Zealand’s soul diva, Orchestra, Opera Otago, the City of Dunedin Choir She was Principal Flute and Piccolo with the Whirimako Black has built and the National Youth Orchestra. Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Darryl Wollerman up a loyal fan base with for several years. Bob Bickerton Jenny Wollerman is her sublime te reo Maori Poulsen noted for her expressive and English songs. She is, undoubtedly, one Emma Sayers Specialising in Celtic music, Bob Bickerton has interpretations of new performed at most major concert venues and (Australia) of this country’s finest musicians. Whirimako Emma Sayers was born in Wellington, New Martin Jaenecke works. She has performed folk festivals around New Zealand in the past 30 Black has performed throughout Aotearoa, Zealand. She studied piano with Judith Clark German born, Martin Jaenecke studied violin Darryl Poulsen has held throughout Australasia, in Britain and Taiwan, years. He is well known throughout New Zealand Europe and Australia over the past decade. She in New Zealand, and with Rita Wagner at the with Rainer Kussmaul and viola with Tabea principal horn positions in and is a sought after soloist for leading NZ arts for his entertaining and educational concert creates a truly unique, intimate presence in her Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Zimmermann and Vladimir Mendelssohn. He European and Australian organisations. In 2011 she toured New Zealand performances in schools. performances with a ‘sublime and exceptionally Other teachers have included Ferenc Rados, was a member of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony orchestras and performed throughout Europe, with the NZ String Quartet performing Ross Harris expressive voice’ that has been described as Péter Solymos, János Devich (Kodály Quartet) and Orchestra for many years, first as a violinist, then North America, South America, Asia and Australia. and Schoenberg, eliciting rapturous reviews ‘pure velvet’. Whirimako’s distinctive sound, her Hargitai Géza (Bartók Quartet). violist. Since moving to NZ in 2001 he founded As a soloist, he has toured nationally with in which critics were “utterly transported” and Musicians from the use of traditional Maori musical forms and te reo the Viva Chamber Orchestra in Nelson and has the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, and described her as “moving” and “assured and Emma has a strong interest in 20th Century and Maori make her a unique and powerful voice for toured for Chamber Music New Zealand with Trio internationally with the Australian Chamber lustrous-toned”. contemporary music. She is a member of New NZSO Aotearoa. con Brio and the Elios Ensemble. His current Orchestra, as well as occupying the position of Her recordings include Mendelssohn’s Zealand’s leading new music ensemble – Stroma projects include a CD of mainly improvised music principal horn in the latter orchestra for many Midsummer Night’s Dream with the NZSO for - and toured with them as part of Chamber Music and performing saxophone and violin in diverse Hiroshi Ikematsu years. Naxos. Now teaching as a Lecturer in Classical NZ’s Celebrity Series in 2004. She has given Richard chamber music concerts. NZSO Principal Bass Darryl Poulsen has commissioned numerous new Voice at NZ School of Music, Jenny completed premiere performances of many compositions by works for horn, had works written especially for her studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Nunns New Zealand and international composers and Hiroshi Ikematsu has established a strong repu- him, and given numerous première performances. Philadelphia. She was last heard in Nelson at the Richard Nunns is a living recorded numerous works by NZ composers Victoria Jaenecke tation as a solo contrabassist in Japan, played He is also committed to historically informed Adam Chamber Music Festival in 2009. authority on nga taonga with numerous distinguished musicians and Victoria Jaenecke studied viola in Brisbane with early music performance, playing baroque and puoro (Maori traditional successfully released five solo CDs. He has also Elizabeth Morgan and in Munich with Hariolf classical natural horns, as well as the romantic musical instruments). He Erin Helyard led the string ensemble, Vega, as well as found- Schlichtig, returning to NZ in 2001. In Australia, horn. As a player of historical natural horns, Diedre Irons has been described as one Erin graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium ing a contrabass ensemble and was the core she has been a member of the Queensland he has performed and recorded as principal Diedre Irons began her of New Zealand’s most remarkable musicians. His of Music with first-class honours and the member of the group Pleiade Quintet, well known Symphony Orchestra as well as playing with the horn and soloist with The Joshua Rifken New solo piano career at thorough and sensitive research has provided University Medal and was additionally awarded for its performance of contemporary music. He Melbourne Symphony, and in Germany has had York Bach Ensemble, Australian Brandenburg the age of 12 with the a wealth of information around the sounds, the inaugural Lenore Buckle Scholarship for has taught at Kunitachi College of Music as well contracts with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Andreas Scholl, Winnipeg Symphony history and stories of these taonga, ensuring Music. Praised as a virtuosic and eloquent soloist as the Toho Gakuen College in Tokyo. Hiroshi im- Bamberg Symphony and Frankfurt Opera Anthony Halstead, Bart Van Oort, Cantus Cölln Orchestra, and went on their preservation for future generations. He has as well as an inspired and versatile conductor, migrated to New Zealand with his family, officially Orchestras. She is currently Principal Viola of and the Syrius Ensemble Sydney. to study at the Curtis received national and international recognition Erin Helyard is at the forefront of a new joining the NZSO as the Principal Contrabassist in the Vector Wellington Orchestra and a contract Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She has been as he takes the instruments into conversation, generation of young musicians who combine the April 2006. Professor Darryl Poulsen is currently Head of the player for NZSO. ProAm Tutor. School of Arts at the University of New England resident in New Zealand since 1977, continuing discussion and collaboration with different latest musicological and historical enquiry with a and has formerly held the positions of Winthrop to perform internationally. In 2007 she received cultures and musical genres. passion for promoting live music in contemporary culture. Bridget Douglas Professor of Music and Head of the School of the degree Doctor of Music (honoris causa) Richard Apperley Music at The University of Western Australia, and from Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada “in NZSO Principal Flute Richard is the Assistant Director of Music Professor of Music, Associate Dean (Academic) recognition of outstanding contributions in the Michael at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, and Dunedin born, Bridget is the Principal Flute of at the Conservatorium of Music, The University of world of music through superlative achievement Karen Batten is at the forefront of his generation of New the NZSO. After completing studies at Victoria Sydney. He graduated with distinction from the as a talented, dedicated and passionate pianist”. Joel After completing a B Mus Hons at Victoria Zealand organists. He is much in demand as an University, Bridget went to New York and Conservatoria of Luxembourg, and Liège, Belgium University, where she studied with Alexa Still, Michael has conducted accompanist, soloist, conductor and teacher. Chicago for further studies. In the USA, Bridget in the horn classes of Professor Francis Orval, Karen went on to earn a Master of Music at the many of the established Alongside his work as an organist Richard works won several competitions including the Artists and holds the degrees of Doctor of Music and orchestras and choirs State University of New York at Stony Brook. Upon 30 31 Artists CONTINUED

International Award, resulting in a debut recital Perth, Western Australia, where he worked as Scholarship, and a NZSO Alex Lindsay Memorial at Carnegie Hall. Bridget is also a member of Associate Principal Bassoon with the West Award. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the harp/flute duo Flight and the contemporary Australian Symphony Orchestra until 2000 when the State University of New York at Stony Brook, ensemble Stroma. he returned with his family to live in Napier. After a Masters from the San Francisco Conservatory several years freelancing with all of the New and a Bachelors in performance violin from the Zealand orchestras, Robert was appointed as University of Canterbury. Robert Orr Associate Principal Bassoon in the NZSO in 2007 NZSO Principal Oboe and Section Principal in 2011. Rebecca Struthers Currently the principal oboe, Robert has also held NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK the posts of principal cor anglais and associate NZSO First Violin Lenny Sarkofsky ST ARNAUD – NEW ZEALAND principal oboe since he joined the NZSO in Rebecca Struthers joined the NZSO in 1991 and 1995. Robert has played as guest principal NZSO Principal Percussion remembers her first concert playing Bruckner Supporting the Adam Chamber Music Festival oboe with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and As Principal Percussionist of the NZSO and for- 9 with Franz-Paul Decker as a stand-out and broadcasting to all New Zealanders as an extra in the London Philharmonic, The merly Auckland Philharmonia Lenny has gained experience of her orchestral life. Originally from Philharmonia and the City of London Sinfonia. a reputation as an outstanding player both as a Nelson, Rebecca graduated from the Royal He is an established recital artist and soloist soloist and in ensembles. At only 17, he was a Academy of Music in London in 1985 and went having appeared for the New Zealand Festival, finalist in the New York Philharmonic Concerto on to freelance around the UK and Europe before Christchurch Festival, Chamber Music New Competition for Young Artists, and appeared with returning home. Outside the NZSO Rebecca Zealand, Southern Sinfonia and the NZSO. the Cleveland Orchestra in the Kraft Concerto for performs in Stroma, a contemporary music group. Four Percussion and Orchestra at age 19. Philip Green Euan Murdoch NZSO Co-Principal Clarinet Bruce McKinnon As a cellist and chamber musician, Euan Murdoch Philip joined the NZSO as Co-Principal Clarinet. NZSO Principal Emeritus Percussion has recorded widely and appeared in all the Visit Nelson’s world He has performed with several of Australia and Bruce was the first New Zealand percussion major New Zealand festivals and concert halls. New Zealand’s leading orchestras including student at Victoria University – graduating in He is a founding member of Trio Victoria and famous Ringmaker for the Sydney Symphony, the Australian Chamber 1974 and has had a long career working with the early music ensemble Chrome. Euan has given master classes and led teacher-training ™ Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia. He the likes of the Auckland Philharmonia, the The Lord of the Rings graduated in 1998 from Sydney Conservatorium, Mercury Theatre and the NZSO. He has also toured workshops throughout the world. These practical Sydney University after studying with Francesco both around New Zealand and internationally skills augment his philosophy to bring the music The studio where elegant Celata and Mark Walton. He has appeared as performing in a wide range of musical genres. closer to people. Euan Murdoch is Chief Executive altitude 640 meters soloist with the NZSO on the Lion Foundation and of Chamber Music New Zealand and leads a handcrafted jewellery summer & winter escapes Wrightson tours and performed as part of the dynamic and vibrant network that delivers chamber music throughout New Zealand. and fantasy meet contemporary music ensemble Stroma. ProAm Tutors

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