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Instrument Bank – recipient profile: Mana Waiariki (Violin)
"Resonant, loud, heartfelt, and a bit of a drama queen!" This is how Wellington violinist Mana Waiariki describes her much-loved instrument, currently on loan to her thanks to the Hill Family Foundation of Arts and Music Instrument Bank initiative. But it wasn’t actually love at first sight/sound for this gifted young creative. Mana was halfway through the second year of her performance degree at Wellington’s New Zealand School of Music when she received the call inviting her to…
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Instrument Bank recipient shares news from her musical travels across Europe
Dear Sir Michael and Anne, I wanted to give you an update on my European study and let you know where the Bergonzi violin is. I have been studying in Austria for 3 months now and it has been amazing. Attached is a photo of my violin class with our teacher Professor Vesna Stankovic, Concertmaster of the Volksoper Wien. I caught up with Ben Morrison recently for a lesson, it was great to see another kiwi over here! He…
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Sergey Malov returns and turns the cello on its head – almost!
Sergey Malov, 2011 Michael Hill winner has charmed audiences across Aotearoa following his recent return tour and participation in the Adam Chamber Music Festival. He took some time to talk to Bryan Crump on RNZ Concert during his visit - To listen to their interview - click HERE.
Photo Credit - Lawrence Murray
Queenstown becoming a performing arts hotspot
Radio New Zealand Concert presenter talks to Jesse Mulligan about the Whakatipu Music Festival and the up and coming performing arts scene in Queenstown.
Release of Anna’s Amabile album
"I am thrilled to announce that my debut album is released. I truly hope that listening to this album will be a source of warmth, comfort, and joy, particularly in these trying times. All of these pieces are very near and dear to me, and I'm very grateful to have the chance to share them with you. COVID-19 has changed our world and brought upon us trials that we have never experienced before. But, in the midst of…
Community Engagement featuring Young Artists & local school groups
Community Outreach
By reaching out to local schools, Whakatipu Music Festival hopes to inspire youngsters to step into music. Festival artists visited Remarkables Primary, Shotover Primary, Liger Leadership Academy, and Whakatipu High School to aid the flourishing of the arts in our community. See shots below!
Artists practise together
Practising and Preaching
So, we know that Whakatipu Music Festival musicians are in town. The festival kicks off on Friday. What must the artists be doing for those few days in between? Rehearsals and Community Outreach! Thomas Brown Gallery played host to a teacher training talk followed by an open class led by professional artists. Community invitations to music teachers and students seeking to up their game and learn from the best gathered together a joyful crowd. Collaborative participation from all…