St Andrew's Church

Flute and Guitar Duo -- Elsa Shih and Sirisan Sobhanasiri
2022-11-23 12:15 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Join us for a fantastic concert in our regular weekly lunchtime series at St Andrew’s on The Terrace. This week, we feature a Flute and Guitar Duo, with Elsa Shih and Sirisan Sobhanasiri.
Elsa Shih graduated from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (UK) with a MMus degree. She studied with Marie-Christine Zupancic at Birmingham Conservatoire. She was the former Co-Principal Flute of Shaanxi Symphony Orchestra and Guiyang Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Piccolo. She joined Wellywind Trio in 2021 and is now based in Wellington, NZ as a freelance musician and runs her own studio, Elsa Shih Music Studio.
Sirisan (Kwan) is a guitarist from Thailand. He obtained his master’s degree at the New Zealand School of Music under the guidance of Dr Jane Curry – the head of classical guitar within the classical department as well as Prof. Donald Maurice, and Owen Moriaty. Throughout his time in New Zealand, Sirisan has been a part of many performances and recording projects.
Elsa and Kwan have been playing together since 2020. They have been invited to play at places such as the Guitar Society concert series and Victoria University.

Stringendo - Wellington Children’s Orchestra
2022-11-30 12:15 - 13:00
Stringendo was formed in 2015 by Donald Maurice and Rupa Maitra. Donald and Rupa saw that there was an opportunity to provide younger string players with an opportunity to play together as an orchestra. Alex Vaatstra has been directing the orchestra since the start of 2022. The focus of Stringendo is to develop younger string players with sightreading and ensemble music making skills and most importantly to play music together in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. Many of the former members of Stringendo have gone on to join full symphony orchestras including Wellington Sinfonietta, Wellington Youth Orchestra, and the National Youth Orchestra. Stringendo performed earlier this year at the opening event for Tūmanako – Children’s Art Work for Peace.
We are very excited about performing for you today and we hope you enjoy our performance!

RNZAF Wind Quintet “The Spitfires”
2022-12-07 12:15 - 13:00
Moira Hurst, Calvin Scott, Oscar Laven, Mark Cookson, David Codd, Rebecca Steel perform Janacek’s Mladi and Francaix’s Sextet.

Wellington Chamber Orchestra
2022-12-11 15:00 - 16:30

Resonance Choir – A Carol Celebration
2022-12-14 12:15 - 13:00

William Berry, solo piano
2023-02-22 12:15 - 13:30
Albeniz – Triana
Haydn – Sonata in B minor Hob. XVI:32
Prokofiev – Sonata no. 6 in A major op. 82

“Daughters of Invention” - organ, fiddle and accordion pieces with Jonathan Berkahn, Bernard Wells, Em Griffiths, and Ingrid Schoenfeld
2023-03-01 12:15 - 13:30
“Daughters of Invention” – organ works by Bach and pieces based on Bach Inventions for fiddle, accordion and organ – Jonathan Berkahn, Bernard Wells, Em Griffiths, and Ingrid Schoenfeld

“Inspiring Women” – Organ Recital for International Women's Day with Catherine Anderson
2023-03-08 12:15 - 13:30
Repertoire by Women Composers:

Sicilienne by Maria Theresia von Paradis
Lent set by Rebecca Groom Te Velde: Passion Chorale
Variants on ‘Nettleton’ by Barbara Masters
Prelude for Organ in G major by Fanny Mendelssohn
Erhalt uns, Herr by Christia Rakich
Elegie by Cecile Chaminade
Marche Funebre by Cecile Chaminade
Prelude on an old folk tune by Amy Beach
Movement by Elisabeth Stirling
Wedding March by Margaret Sandresky

Divine Divisions – the sound of sackbut and viol
2023-03-15 12:15 - 13:30
Peter Maunder and Robert Oliver present music from the early Baroque including Bastarda style Pieces by Dalla Casa and Rognoni. Kris Zuelicke, harpsichord.
Peter Maunder Alto/Tenor Sackbuts, Baroque Guitar
Robert Oliver Bass Viol
Kristinna Zuelicke Harpsichord

Classical Voice Students of the NZSM
2023-03-22 12:15 - 13:30

Sunday Afternoon with Mozart & Brahms
2023-03-26 16:00 - 17:00
Join us at St. Andrews on the Terrace on Sunday March 26th at 4pm for an afternoon of chamber music! Mozart’s String Quintet NO.2 in B-flat Major combined with the Brahms String Sextet No.2 in G Major Op.36 will be performed by Wellington’s finest!
Free admission and donations accepted. See you there!

Kugels
2023-03-29 12:15 - 13:30

Wellington City Orchestra Concert
2023-04-02 15:00 - 16:30
Conductor: Ian Ridgewell
MacCunn, Land of the Mountain and the Flood
Mozart, Piano Concerto no. 23
with Otis Prescott-Mason
Howard Hanson, Symphony no. 2 ‘The Romantic’

NZSM String Ensemble
2023-04-05 12:15 - 13:30

Lunchtime Concert: Flute & Harp Duo - Anna Prasannan and Michelle Velvin
2023-04-12 12:15 - 13:30
Folk Music from Around the World
Irish Music for Flute and Harp by Sunita Staneslow. Some upbeat tunes to get your toes tapping!
Sain y Werin by Meinir Heulyn – Welsh tunes
Some happy and Melancholic melodies.
Celtic collage by Kerri Degg: Piece no 6 & 7
No. 6 – A catchy dance tune.
No.7 A mysterious nature inspired folk piece
Captains quarters- Energetic British inspired folk song about a Sea Captain.
Ogbr nkwa from Oja Flute Suite by Joshua Uzoigwe: Nigerian folk music, a ritual dance.
Larisienne Suite: French Opera Suite by Georges Bizet
Meditation – From the French opera “Thais” -Jules Massenet
Ibert, Jacques: Entr’acte – Spanish dance tune, Inspired by flamenco guitar music.

Lunchtime Concert: Liam Furey, solo piano
2023-04-19 12:15 - 13:30
Mozart, Chopin, J.S. Bach and Franck

Lunchtime Concert: Duo Zweisamkeit, Sunny Cheng and Otis Prescott-Mason piano four hands
2023-04-26 12:15 - 13:00
Fauré – Dolly Suite, Op. 56
Schubert – Four polonaises Op. 75, D. 599
Brahms – Variations in E-flat major on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 23

Benefit Concert for Cyclone Gabrielle
2023-04-29 14:00 - 15:00
Performing choirs include
Vocal Blokes
WOSOSI
Harbour Capital Chorus
Students of Toi Whakaari
From Musical Directors Nino Raphael and Antony Currington

Wellington Youth Orchestra Concert
2023-04-30 15:00 - 16:30
We have an amazing programme to kick off 2023 that is not to be missed!

Verdi – Nabucco Overture
Grieg – Norwegian Dances
Tchaikovsky – Symphony no 5

Conductor – Mark Carter

Sun 30 April 3pm
St Andrews on the Terrace

Tickets at the door – $20.
Children & students – gold coin

Lunchtime Concert: Ben Kennedy, solo piano
2023-05-03 12:15 - 13:00
Mozart: Sonata no. 14 in C minor, kv. 457
Liszt: Après une lecture du Dante, Fantasia Quasi Sonata

Thrilling Theatricality Concert
2023-05-06 15:00 - 16:00
Thrilling Theatricality
Mark Menzies | violin
Liam Furey | piano

A. WEBERN (1910): vier stücke, op.7
L. FUREY (2022): an everlasting duality – Wellington premiere
W.A. MOZART (1782): sonata in a major for violin and piano, k.402
U. CHAKRABORTY (2020): maquettes – world premiere
M. MENZIES (2013-14): glad allemandes (103 chords “in astonishment” and tribute, Elliott Carter) – NZ premiere
M. LAVISTA (1974): dialogos
W. FLANAGAN (1948): chaconne
T. RIABINKINA (2022): ruined house – world premiere

“Thrilling Theatricality” is a concert of new music performed by Mark Menzies (violin) and Liam Furey (piano), highlighting the dramatic expression of 20th- and 21st-century repertoire. Music is a tool of immense expression, with this programme representing that through gorgeous yet bombastic selections from canonic composers of old, to unveiled gems, finally to NZ and world premieres!
Come along to St. Andrew’s on the Terrace on Saturday May 06, at 3pm. Entrance cost: pay what you can! $5, $10, or $20
This concert will be recorded by Fergus Fry & Sean Metcalf, and Chris Watson from SOUNZ, as part of their promotion of composition within New Zealand.

Sunday Concerts 2023: Les Voisins
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00
Wellington Chamber Music presents chamber music concerts in its Sunday Concerts series on selected Sunday afternoons at 3 pm at St Andrew’s on the Terrace.
Les Voisins 7 May
Justine Cormack (violin), James Bush (cello) and Juan Carlos de Mulder (theorbo & guitars) take us on a musical journey in which three centuries of French music mix and converse. The result: tenderness, colour and verve.
Robert de Visée Prélude and Passacaille in D minor (Solo Theorbo)
Jean-Marie Leclair Sonata for Violin and Continuo, Op. 2, /Vo. 1 in E minor
Robert de Visée Prélude and Allemande, La Plainte, ou Tombeau de Mesdemoiselles de Visée, filles de l’auteur from Suite in C minor (Solo Theorbo)
Marin Marais Sonnerie de St Geneviê ve du Mont-de-Paris
Alex Taylor (NZ) Ordre
Maurice Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello
Django Reinhardt Nuages, Sweet Georgia Brown, Minor Swing

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM Classical Guitar Students
2023-05-10 12:15 - 13:00
A combination of classical guitar quartet, trio and duo music from the classical, romantic and 20th centuries, including tango’esque music by Pujol and up-beat contemporary music in homage to David Bowie by Australian composer Marian Budos.

Lunchtime Concert: Orion String Quartet
2023-05-17 12:15 - 13:00
A common interest in historically informed performance practice brought the Orion Quartet together to explore classical string quartets on period instruments.
Since their first house concert in October 2016, the quartet has performed many times in Wellington and has been proactive in masterclasses, lessons and workshops with internationally renowned period instrument artists such as Sigiswald Kuijken (Holland), Aisslinn Nosky (Canada) and Catherine Mackintosh (England).
Consisting of players from the NZSO and Orchestra Wellington, the Orion quartet members get a lot of satisfaction from this music and look forward to sharing this beautiful music with you.
Anne Loeser, violin
Rebecca Struthers, violin
Sophia Acheson, viola
Jane Young, cello
F.J.Haydn Quartet Op.76 no.3 in C major “Emperor”
Allegro – Poco adagio Cantabile – Menuett Allegro, Trio – Finale Presto

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM Brass Ensemble Concert
2023-05-18 12:15 - 13:00
The NZSM Brass Ensemble presents a lunchtime concert of interesting and easily digestible repertoire. Shannon Pittaway (Head of Brass at NZSM) will lead the ensemble through works such as Howarth’s atmospheric imagining of “Greensleeves” and a brass adaptation of Gershwin’s “Three Preludes”. Two original compositions by Jan Koetsier and Raymond Premru form the core of the programme and were inspired by the famous British ensemble “The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble”

Creative Journey Chorale - REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING A work by Dan Forrest
2023-05-20 17:00 - 20:00

Lunchtime Concert: Kirstin Eade (flute), Beth Chen (piano), Malcolm Struthers (bass) and Lenny Sakofsky (percussion)
2023-05-24 12:15 - 13:00
Sonata in E Major, BWV 1035 for Flute and Piano – JS Bach
Sonata No. 1 in A Major for Flute and Piano – Philippe Gaubert
Asha-bandha (Hope against Hope) for Flute and Piano – Sarah Ballard
Veloce Pt. 1 from Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio – Claude Bolling

Piano Recital by Yuzhang Wu
2023-05-27 14:30 - 16:00
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN sonata No. 11 in B flat major, 1st mvt
BACH prelude and fugue in E flat minor, BWV 853
CHOPIN Eturde Op.10 No. 1
CHOPIN Nocturne in C sharp minor, No. 1 op. 27
CHOPIN Barcarolle
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SCRIABIN Sonata No. 2
DUTILLEUX Sonata 3rd mvt
DEBUSSY L’isle joyeuse
Triana from Iberia Book II by ALBENIZ
ABOUT YUZHANG Yuzhang Wu is a year 12 student in Pinehurst School, Auckland. Recognised as the most outstanding young pianist of her generation, her many achievements both nationally and internationally include:

Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor with the Chamber Orchestra in Tianjin Grand Theatre, China and in the Auckland Town Hall (2018)
1st prize at the 3rd Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians in China (2019)
Mozart Piano Concerto KV414 at the Eurochestries Festival Qingdao China (2019)
Saint Saens Carnival of the Animals with the APO in Auckland Town Hall (2020)
Beethoven Piano Concerto no.3 with the NZSO at the Young Artists Showcase (2022)

Sunday Concerts 2023: Te KôkT Trio
2023-05-28 15:00 - 17:00
Wellington Chamber Music presents chamber music concerts in its Sunday Concerts series on selected Sunday afternoons at 3 pm at St Andrew’s on the Terrace.
Te KôkT Trio 28 May
This virtuoso trio, all faculty at the NZ School of Music, combine three beloved masterpieces with Jessie Montgomery’s contemporary ode to friendship and a Liszt solo piano work.
Joseph Haydn Piano trio //o 39 in G major Hob. XV:25
Jessie Montgomery Duo for violin and ce//o
Franz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 9 in E-flat major, “Carnival in Pest”
Johannes Brahms Piano Trio No. 2 in C major Op. 87

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM Piano showcase
2023-05-31 12:15 - 13:00
