Toru is a new trio consisting of three principal players from Orchestra Wellington. Debussy popularised this combination of flute, viola, and harp with his Sonate en trio; its magnificently varied timbral palette has since captured the imaginations of composers, performers, and audiences alike. Undoubtedly drawing on the evocative fantasy of Debussy's writing, the Bax sonata moves from impressionism to melodies and dance rhythms that give the music a distinctly Irish character. The trio are also including in their mix of romantic and contemporary repertoire the quirky and entertaining 'Zoological' character pieces of Wendelin Bitzen and a clever arrangement of a Beethoven serenade in programmes that are sure to delight audiences.
Artists:
Karen Batten | flute
Sophia Acheson | viola
Ingrid Bauer | harp
Programme One:
Lower Hutt, Whanganui, Rotorua, Gisborne
Debussy | Sonate pour flûte, alto e harpe
Arnold Bax | Fantasy Sonata
Tabea Squire | New Work
Wendelin Bitzan | Zoological Garden
William Mathias | Zodiac Trio
Programme Two:
Motueka, Gore, Warkworth, Tauranga
Debussy | Sonate pour flûte, alto e harpe
Arnold Bax | Fantasy Sonata
Tabea Squire | New Work
Beethoven arr. Maayani | Serenade in D, op. 25
From 9 May 2018 to 25 May 2018 in Motueka, Gore, Lower Hutt, Whanganui, Warkworth, Tauranga, Rotorua and Gisborne.
Start time
May 9, 2018 7:30PM
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