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NZ Herald
6 days ago
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NZTrio to perform in Gisborne next month
Guest cellist Callum Hall will join sister Amalia and Somi Kim when NZTrio play at Gisborne's Lawson Field Theatre on Friday, August 1. NZTrio He Taonga Wairere return to Gisborne next month to perform the second instalment in their 2025 series Fantastique at Lawson Field Theatre. The trio are made up of guest cellist Callum Hall, his sister Amalia (violin), and Somi Kim (piano).
Scoop
14-07-2025
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Manukau Symphony Orchestra Presents Pastorale
Sunday 25 August 2025, 5.00pm – Due Drop Events Centre Manukau FISHER (NZ) – KINTSUGI FOR ORCHESTRA BEETHOVEN – TRIPLE CONCERTO C MAJOR BEETHOVEN – SYMPHONY NO. 6 'PASTORALE' Uwe Grodd (conductor) NZTrio | Amalia Hall (violin), Callum Hall (cello), Somi Kim (piano) The Manukau Symphony Orchestra invites you to Pastorale – an inspiring evening of music that celebrates nature, healing, and musical innovation. Opening the concert is Kintsugi by award-winning New Zealand composer Salina Fisher. Originally commissioned and premiered by MSO in 2022, this luminous work has since captivated audiences worldwide with performances by major orchestras in the UK, New York, and Wellington. Inspired by the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, Kintsugi is a poignant meditation on imperfection and resilience. Beethoven's radiant Triple Concerto follows, featuring the renowned NZTrio with violinist Amalia Hall and her brother Callum Hall as guest cellist – a rare opportunity to hear two of New Zealand's finest musicians perform together, joined by pianist Somi Kim. The concert culminates in Beethoven's 'Pastorale' Symphony no. 6, one of the most significant and beloved symphonies of the 19th century. The work is a tribute to the countryside, capturing the tranquillity, joy, and calm of nature alongside its raw power. A nature lover himself, Beethoven spent many hours walking in the country, and his symphony reflects the shepherd's pipe, birdsong, flowing streams, and even a dramatic thunderstorm with vivid beauty.
Scoop
30-06-2025
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Rising Opera Stars To Take Centre Stage For One Glorious Night
Join the Auckland Opera Studio and Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral on Friday 8 August as they proudly present Opera in the Cathedral, a Grand Opera Gala which will showcase some of New Zealand's most outstanding young emerging opera talents. This year's programme, accompanied by the exceptionally talented pianist Somi Kim (NZTrio), will explore the heart of opera classics. Audiences will delight in masterpieces from top classical composers Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and many more. Bringing these works to the stage are six exciting voices on the NZ opera scene, including Felicity Tomkins (Soprano), Olivia Forbes (Soprano), Austin Haynes (Countertenor), Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono (Baritone), Taylor Wallbank (Tenor) and Joel Amosa (Bass-Baritone). The Auckland Opera Studio nurtures emerging operatic talent by offering performance opportunities to young New Zealand singers, and has played a role in launching the careers of many of Aotearoa's finest operatic singers. "At the Studio we believe it is our purpose in ensuring real talent finds the exposure and the support it needs to thrive. This concert is one such occasion" says Auckland Opera Studio founder Frances Wilson (ONZM). Join the Auckland Opera Studio and Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral for an unforgettable evening of stunning operatic repertoire. "Auckland Opera Studio's Verdi Meets Puccini was the classy musical equivalent of a brag book, showcasing five of our finest young singers, all winners of prestigious national and international awards.' – William Dart, 2024 (NZ Herald)
Scoop
18-06-2025
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NZTrio Head On Tour In Aotearoa And Australia With Fantastique Programme
Press Release – Elephant Publicity NZTrio He Taonga Wairere, a leading force in New Zealand chamber music, is pleased to announce the second instalment in their 2025 series with Fantastique, a captivating programme set to tour to seven centres around Aotearoa in July and August, before also heading to Australia. For this concert series NZTrio is thrilled to welcome guest cellist Callum Hall, playing alongside his sister Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano). Callum has played regularly in orchestras such as the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Opus Chamber Orchestra, Jackson Symphony, Lansing Symphony and the West Michigan Symphony. He holds a Doctorate from Michigan State University and a Masters degree from Waikato University, and his practice bridges the worlds of classical and contemporary. ' My brother Callum and I have played music together since we were seven and four years old respectively, growing up in a very musical household. We have always loved performing chamber music together, as our sibling bond means we intuitively speak the same musical language. We spent years playing string quartets together with our other two siblings, as well as countless duo performances over the years, so we love continuing to work together as musical colleagues!' says Amalia. A lavish tapestry of styles and emotions is explored in Fantastique, a programme of contrasts. Turina's Circulo depicts a single day through dawn, midday and dusk, while brooding disquiet meets stark intensity in Shostakovich's Piano Trio No.1 in C minor. Chen Yi's Tibetan Tunes creates a fusion of traditional Tibetan melodies referencing Buddhist god Du Mu, before the premiere of Angelus, a new commission by one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed composers, John Psathas. Finally, Franck's youthful Piano Trio No. 1 in F sharp minor is as charming and intimate as it is powerful and explosive. The final instalment of NZTrio's 2025 programme, Hypnotique, will take place in November with Matthias Balzat as guest cellist, who is set to officially join the trio as a permanent member in 2026.
Scoop
18-06-2025
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NZTrio Head On Tour In Aotearoa And Australia With Fantastique Programme
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere, a leading force in New Zealand chamber music, is pleased to announce the second instalment in their 2025 series with Fantastique, a captivating programme set to tour to seven centres around Aotearoa in July and August, before also heading to Australia. For this concert series NZTrio is thrilled to welcome guest cellist Callum Hall, playing alongside his sister Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano). Callum has played regularly in orchestras such as the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Opus Chamber Orchestra, Jackson Symphony, Lansing Symphony and the West Michigan Symphony. He holds a Doctorate from Michigan State University and a Masters degree from Waikato University, and his practice bridges the worlds of classical and contemporary. ' My brother Callum and I have played music together since we were seven and four years old respectively, growing up in a very musical household. We have always loved performing chamber music together, as our sibling bond means we intuitively speak the same musical language. We spent years playing string quartets together with our other two siblings, as well as countless duo performances over the years, so we love continuing to work together as musical colleagues!' says Amalia. A lavish tapestry of styles and emotions is explored in Fantastique, a programme of contrasts. Turina's Circulo depicts a single day through dawn, midday and dusk, while brooding disquiet meets stark intensity in Shostakovich's Piano Trio No.1 in C minor. Chen Yi's Tibetan Tunes creates a fusion of traditional Tibetan melodies referencing Buddhist god Du Mu, before the premiere of Angelus, a new commission by one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed composers, John Psathas. Finally, Franck's youthful Piano Trio No. 1 in F sharp minor is as charming and intimate as it is powerful and explosive. The final instalment of NZTrio's 2025 programme, Hypnotique, will take place in November with Matthias Balzat as guest cellist, who is set to officially join the trio as a permanent member in 2026.
