During lockdown, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra musicians are playing from their homes.
Wednesday 25 March:
NZSO's Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen and several Section Principals have filmed themselves at home each playing one of their favourite pieces of music. Pianist Stephen De Pledge, who performed with the NZSO earlier this month, has also been filmed playing one of JS Bach’s famous 'Goldberg Variations'.
“While most people must stay at home for the foreseeable future, they’ll still hunger for contact by other means. Music remains a vital force at this time. It can bring us together and lift our spirits. While NZSO players and staff players are at home they’ll still be active as technology means we can still connect to make music and present it to the nation.” Peter Biggs, Interim CEO of NZSO.
Programme:
Carolyn Mills, Section Principal Harp
J.S. BACH arr. Carolyn Mills – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 I. Aria
Vesa-Matti Leppänen, Concertmaster
J.S. BACH – Violin Partita No 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 III. Sarabande, IV. Gigue
Samuel Jacobs – Section Principal Horn
Britten – Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op 31 I. Prologue
Andrew Joyce, Section Principal Cello
Traditional arr. Andrew Joyce – El cant dels ocells
Bridget Douglas, Section Principal Flute
J.S. BACH – Partita in A Minor for Solo Flute, BWV 1013 III. Sarabande, IV. Bourrée anglaise
Stephen De Pledge, Guest Soloist, fortepiano
J.S. BACH – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 I. Aria
RNZ Concert will continue to bring beautiful live music to you, wherever you are while concert halls are closed and audiences staying at home. Music Alive gives you the best seat in the house.
