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Warkworth Music will open its 2021 season with a concert by Trio Elan on April 17.
Warkworth Music is looking forward to a smoother season this year after Covid 19 disruptions forced the cancellation of five of its scheduled seven concerts last year.
Seven monthly concerts are scheduled again this year, starting in April with Trio Elan.
Warkworth Music president Lisa Outwin says last year was a challenging year for all, particularly performers and event organisers.
“Only the concerts by Stephen de Pledge and Vesa & Friends proceeded as planned,” Lisa says.
“Fortunately, we were able to arrange two replacement concerts at short notice, thanks to the NZ Trio and the New Zealand String Quartet. All 2020 concerts were outstanding and received very positive audience feedback.”
Lisa says that due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding Covid 19, along with restrictions on international travel, overseas performers are effectively prevented from touring New Zealand and NZ-based performers from touring overseas.
“For this reason, all Warkworth Music concerts this year will feature NZ-based artists starting with Trio Elan, an exciting new ensemble comprising three of New Zealand’s leading chamber musicians – violinist Donald Armstrong, saxophonist Simon Brew and pianist Sarah Watkins.”
This year’s programme will also feature Ibell & Thomson (cello and piano) in May; Jade Quartet (string quartet) in June; Liam Wooding (piano) in July; Les Voisins (violin, cello, theorbo/guitars) in August; Sweet Chance (soprano, mezzo soprano, piano and viola) in September; and Ghost Trio (violin, cello and piano) in October. All concerts are presented in association with Chamber Music New Zealand
Season tickets, annual membership and concert tickets are available from the Warkworth Music website (warkworthmusic.org.nz) and from concert notification emails All 2020 season ticket holders will be eligible for a $60 credit when purchasing a season ticket this year.
Meanwhile, Warkworth Music will hold its annual meeting in the Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth, on Tuesday, February 23, at 7.30pm. All welcome.
