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An ensemble that has been described as one of New Zealand’s national treasures will perform at the Warkworth Town Hall on Sunday, July 3.
The NZTrio brings together three accomplished artists – Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) and Somi Kim (piano).
Renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence, the group is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with the Legacy series – an opportunity to look back on the past and forward to the future.
The Warkworth programme will start with the trio’s arrangement of Schumann’s melodious miniatures dedicated to his music teacher Friedrich Wieck, before returning home to the sounds of Aotearoa in Tabea Squire’s newest work, Der Tanz.
William Bolcom’s trio celebrates contemporary music in a whirlwind journey, turbulent with autumnal and Hispanic-jazzy tones contrasted with other-worldly serenity. The programme will end with Schubert at the height of his artistry in his E-flat trio, acclaimed by Schumann as ‘an angry meteor blazing forth and outshining everything in the musical atmosphere of the time’.
The concert is presented by Warkworth Music, as part of its Winter Series.
A spokesperson says NZTrio’s edgy repertoire, along with its post-concert manaakitanga, will challenge any preconceptions of classical music being stuffy or intimidating.
“NZTrio performances powerfully reaffirm the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world. Expect to be affected.”
The concert starts at 4pm. Tickets $30 at the door, school students free. See www.warkworthmusic.org.nz for more information.
