Midday
London’s Royal College of Music renames its Masters in Piano Accompaniment to Masters of Collaborative Piano
1pm: Alfredo Bernardini and Alberto Grazzi: Ensemble Zefiro
Ensemble Zefiro Photo: Andrea Rognoni
The extraordinary colours of 17th and 18th century woodwind instruments have lent Italy’s Ensemble Zefiro a cult following. Founded by Maestri dei legni Alfredo Bernardini (oboe) and Alberto Grazzi (bassoon), this period-instrument ensemble have won numerous awards. They’re performing two programmes in New Zealand: the first features Handel, Fasch, Telemann, Haydn and Mozart; and the second is dedicated to Mozart. They are performing eight concerts nationally 10 to 22 August, beginning today at Wellington Michael Fowler Centre.
1.30 Gao Ping and Xiao Ma: A voice bridging China and the West
Chinese countertenor Xiao Ma Photo: Supplied
Composer Gao Ping and counter tenor Xiao Ma premiere their Orchestra Wellington commission Wild Cherry Tree tomorrow night. Gao Ping has written the five-movement symphony with songs especially for Xiao Ma, to give his three octave range a chance to shine. The pair tell Eva Radich how their shared Sichuan heritage has blossomed in this unique hybrid of Chinese and Western music.
Gao PIng composer and pianist Photo: Supplied
2pm: Ballet: William Walton’s The Quest
