Zephyr Wind Quintet

30th Sep 2012 5:00pm

Presented by: Chamber Music New Zealand

Bridget Douglas – flute
Ed Allen – horn
Robert Weekes - bassoon
Robert Orr – oboe
Philip Green  - clarinet

“the players immediately showed that wonderful ability to create a beautifully blended sound when needed, but also a distinctive timbre…” The Tribune

New Zealand’s finest woodwind players combine to form the creamy and colourful sounds of Zephyr. The ensemble last toured for CMNZ with Diedre Irons in 2009, garnering praise from critics and audiences alike.

Made up of principal players in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Zephyr has been described as rivalling world-famous chamber ensembles. The members are all experienced chamber musicians in addition to their orchestral work, performing with groups such as Flight and contemporary ensemble Stroma.

The programme is filled with humour, melancholy, energy, melody and beautiful lyricism. Ligeti described his Six Bagatelles as “Bartók, with a little Stravinsky”. A new CMNZ commission by Gareth Farr also features.

Tickets: Adult $45.00 | Child (School age up to 18 years) $10.00

Or 0800 TICKETEK (0800 842 538), or in person at the Academy or Ticketek outlets.

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