OLD FRIENDS REUNITE FOR CONCERT IN FEATHERSTON
The dynamic piano trio “Vieux Amis” (Old Friends) brings together three musicians who are longstanding friends, neighbours and musical collaborators. Violinist Justine Cormack, cellist James Bush and pianist Sarah Watkins all grew up together in Christchurch and were involved in music at the Christchurch School of Instrumental Music.
All are enjoying stellar international musical careers. They are delighted that North Island concert organisers Mulled Wine Concerts have asked them to perform. Organiser Mary Gow says “I’m very happy that musicians of such a high standard will be able to perform for Wairarapa audiences and I’m sure that even with the current restrictions, they will be able to present a fantastic performance”.
The ever-present Covid restrictions may limit the number of seats available and require vaccine passes to be shown, but Gow is not letting this slow her down. “We will do everything we can to ensure the concert goes ahead and we are working very hard to ensure that we comply with all the requirements to keep our musicians in work and the audience and performers safe”, she said.
The programme will include works by J.S. Bach, Dmitri Shostakovich and Arvo Pärt. The latter was born in Estonia and is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary classical music. The programme will showcase original works by him and his arrangement of an Adagio from Mozart’s piano sonata in F minor.
The concert will take place at Featherston’s much-loved ANZAC Hall. The schedule calls for an early start at 6:00 PM finishing at 7:00 PM in time to allow concertgoers to dine afterwards.
Mulled Wine Concerts will present the Vieux Amis: Piano Trio at the ANZAC HALL, Featherston 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday 11 March
Tickets $30 adults (students $15). Ticket sales from i-SITE in Martinborough, online sales (marygow@gmail.com) and there will also be door sales if there are still some left..
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