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Cellist Andrew Joyce and pianist Jian Liu will combine their formidable talents to celebrate their musical and cultural heritages at a concert in Warkworth on Saturday, June 15.
Joyce and Liu have crafted a programme that is framed by two cornerstone works of the cello and piano chamber repertoire, opening with the intricate melodies and harmonies of Bach’s Sonata in G minor, and ultimately celebrating the rich language and texture of Brahms.
The cello and piano keep their gentle dialogue engaged through English folk songs and a mesmerising Phantasiestück from Paul Hindemith, as well as contemporary works from New Zealand’s composer Dorothy Buchanan and Chinese composer Fang Dongqing.
Infusing the eclectic programme with grace and whimsy, a Chamber Music NZ spokesperson says these two musicians, who are at the height of their careers, weave their instruments’ voices together with exquisite artistry.
Before joining the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as principal cellist in 2010, UK-born Andrew Joyce played regularly with the London Symphony and London Philharmonic Orchestras, and toured the world’s great concert halls as guest principal.
Internationally-acclaimed concert pianist Dr Jian Liu is currently the New Zealand School of Music’s acting head and head of piano studies.
The concert is presented by Warkworth Music in partnership with Chamber Music NZ. It will be held at the Warkworth Town Hall, starting at 4pm.
