NZSO Principal bass trombonist Shannon Pittaway performs Schnyder's fiendishly difficult "Duo Concertante" with NZSO Sectional Principal Trombone David Bremner and a fresh take on Duke Ellington's beautiful "Passion Flower/Single Petal of a Rose" with NZSO Associate Principal Matthew Allison. He will also be performing standard works for bass trombone and piano including Tomasi's "To be […]

Stringendo is a training orchestra for school-age string players, founded in 2015 by Donald Maurice and Rupa Maitra. It offers early-level musicians, starting around grade 2, the opportunity to develop their skills in a fun and inclusive environment. Since 2022, the group has been directed by Alex Vaatstra and Hilary Ferral.

Join us for a joyous concert with Oscar Lavën (bassoon), Rebecca Steel (flute), Alex Vaatstra (violin), Margaret Guldborg (cello), Douglas Mews (organ), and Kris Zuelicke (harpsichord). J.S. Bach – Flute Sonata in Eb major, BWV 1031 Handel – Trio Sonata in g minor, HWV 391 Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto, RV 495 Martinu – Promenades for […]

Programme includes works by Carlotta Ferrari, Svitlana Ostrova, Jennifer Bate, Christina Harmon and Fanny Hensel Mendelssohn.

Leo Smit - Divertimento (Forbidden Composers Project) Ginastera - Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2 - Danza del viejo boyero and Danza de la moza donosa Ravel - Sonatine, M. 40, Modéré and Mouvement de Menuet Schubert - "Lebensstürme," Allegro in A minor, D 947

Join us for this annual and joyous event - carol singing with the Resonance Choir, led by Simon Christie. Resonance is an all-comers choir formed in 2007 by a group of parents from Kelburn Normal School. The choir has grown to around 60 members and is now based in Karori. It includes members from across Wellington. Our aim is to […]