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Christchurch-based Morton Trio & Friends will open this year’s Warkworth Music concert series with a performance in the Warkworth Town Hall on Sunday April 7, starting at 4pm.
As a sextet, Morton Trio members Arna Morton (violin), Alex Morton (French horn) and Liam Wooding (piano) will be joined by colleagues from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra – David McGregor (clarinet), Sharon Baylis (viola) and Jeremy Garside (cello).
Together they deliver original, intense chamber music with orchestral scope, promising to wow concertgoers from start to finish.
The programme will feature the two great sextets written for clarinet, horn, piano and strings, opening with Dohnányi’s rich and exhilarating Sextet, followed by what is considered Penderecki’s finest chamber achievement – two majestic works that allow all six performers to showcase their musical talents.
Morton Trio was established in 2017 and is known for its performance of canonical classics from Brahms and Ligeti, as well as lesser known works from the genre.
Its members are also committed to expanding the horn trio repertoire through new commissions and arrangements.
The concert is presented in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand and will be one of seven this year.
Tickets for next month’s concert are $35 for non-members, tertiary students $10 and school age free. Cash sales only.
