Concert: Aurum Trio (Flute/Cello/Harp)

The Trio is Barbara Hill (flute), Robert Ibell (cello) and Michelle Velvin (harp).

New Zealand-born flautist Barbara Hill has spent most of her life in Berlin, Germany.
She has had an extensive and successful career as an orchestral and chamber musician, and as a soloist on international tours. As a recital artist in various duo and trio collaborations, she has toured in South Korea, China, Poland, UK, Italy, Germany and New Zealand.

Robert Ibell was formerly a member of the NZSO but now is a member of the Aroha String Quartet, square piano/cello duo Hammers & Horsehair, the Papaioea Piano Trio and indie/folk/rock band Milkthistle.

Michelle Velvin is a Wellington-based harpist, composer and teacher. She performs regularly as part of Orchestra Wellington and the NZSO and she is involved with diverse chamber music groups.

Maurice Ravel , Sonatine en Trio
Ernst von Dohnanyi, Ruralia Hungarica Op 32 (cello and harp)
Marc Berthomieu, Cinq Nuances (flute and harp)
Jacques Ibert, Deux Interludes
Claude Debussy, Reverie
Heitor Villa-Lobos, The Jet Whistle (flute and cello)
Georges Bizet, Entr’acte (Carmen)
Emil Kronke, Cavatina and Tarantella from “Suite Italienne”