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Our 2011 season culminates with Voices of Aotearoa, an innovative programme exploring New Zealand's heritage, presented by Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir. Experience the vibrancy of New Zealand's premier chamber choir, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the spine-tingling sounds of Aotearoa.
Led by Artistic Director Dr Karen Grylls, Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir are New Zealand's first nationally selected chamber choir. Hailed as a "brilliant professional chamber choir" by The Guardian and as a "force to reckon with internationally" by The New Zealand Herald, Voices have quickly established a reputation for international excellence since their formation, including winning gold and silver awards at the Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain. In August 2011, Voices represented New Zealand at the World Choral Symposium in Patagonia, where they performed Voices of Aotearoa.
In all centres, seating will be General Admission. CMNZ Hawkes Bay subscribers please note that in Napier, this concert is an optional extra, i.e. additional to the 2011 Kaleidoscopes Concert Season. (Above photo by: Grant Armishaw)
Listen to a sample of one of the works to be performed:
Pounamu performed by Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir (sample)
Hear Music Director, Karen Grylls speak about the upcoming tour on Radio New Zealand's upbeat:
HAWKES BAY CONCERT: $5 from every adult ticket and $10 from every family pass will be donated to the St John’s Cathedral organ restoration fund.
| Date | Programme | Time | Venue | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 November 11 | Voices of Aotearoa | 7.30pm. Free Pre-Concert Talk at 6.30pm in the Green Room, Wgtn Town Hall | Wellington Town Hall, 111 Wakefield Street. | Wellington |
| 20 November 11 | Voices of Aotearoa | 5pm | St John's Cathedral | Napier |
| 21 November 11 | Voices of Aotearoa | 8pm. Free Pre-Concert Talk at 7pm in The Great Hall | Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE, Queen Street. | Auckland |
| 23 November 11 | Voices of Aotearoa | 6.30pm | Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts, Burnside High School | Christchurch |
| 24 November 11 | Voices of Aotearoa | 7.30pm | Knox Church, 449 George Street, Dunedin | Dunedin |
Chamber Music New Zealand's final offering of the year gave us one of our most celebrated ambassadorial teams.Read full reviewWilliam Dart, The New Zealand Herald - 21 Nov 2011
"pure beauty summing the power of music"Read full reviewMarian Poole, Otago Daily Times - 26 Nov 2011
"singing of supreme polish and breathtaking accuracy"Read full reviewJohn Button, The Dominion Post - 24 Nov 2011
"It seemed...to tell us just why it is we listen to music and go to concerts."Read full reviewPeter Mechen, Middle C - 19 Nov 2011