As well as impeccably-performed music at a Mulled Wine Concert, audiences have come to expect the unexpected and this is especially true for the next concert in the series.
Combining the classical violin artistry of Andrew Beer (lead violin and concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia) and the captivating sound of accordionist Grayson Masefield (a world champion in the art), The AOTANGO Duo presents a fusion of tango, world music, and classical traditions, with influences from jazz to baroque masterpieces.
Their repertoire spans Astor Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango, virtuosic works like Monti’s Czardas, timeless pieces by Handel alongside dynamic Balkan folk music and reimagined jazz classics. The pair also champion works by New Zealand composers, bringing fresh perspectives to their genre-crossing performances.
Violinist Andrew Beer has been hailed as a “virtuoso soloist”, praised for his “glorious string tone” and celebrated as a “musical gift” by The New York Times.
Internationally acclaimed, Andrew has performed in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls across Europe, Asia, Australasia and the Americas. Since 2014, he has been concertmaster/lead violinist of the Auckland Philharmonia.
Grayson Masefield is a New Zealand-born accordionist and the first person to win World Championships in the Classical, Virtuoso, and Digital accordion categories. He is the Instrumental Music Teacher for Accordion at the University of Auckland. Regularly invited as a guest artist and adjudicator, Grayson has appeared at prestigious international competitions and has performed widely internationally. A versatile musician, he performs
in both classical and contemporary ensembles. He
has collaborated with leading overseas and NZ composers to perform and record new original works for the accordion.
Mulled Wine Concerts presents The AOTANGO DUO Saturday 14 June 4:00 p.m. ANZAC Hall, 62 Bell Street, Featherston. Tickets: Adults $25 Students $10.
