15 March 2022 - 0 Comments

NZTrio presents a celebration of 20 years with the Legacy series, giving an opportunity to look both to the past and the future. The first dates of their jam-packed programme have been announced, including a return to Auckland Town Hall’s Concert Chamber in May, July and November. The 2022 concert series will take audiences on a spellbinding trip through memories and recollections to honour the trio’s remarkable contribution to Aotearoa’s musical landscape.

The masterful Ashley Brown (cello), Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano) return after last year's sensational Dramatic Skies series to reflect on NZTrio’s outstanding impact, passion and artistry over the past 20 years. Legacy heralds three brand new commissions from Michael Norris, Tabea Squire and Gao Ping to add to the already impressive repertoire of 75 new works commissioned over their extensive history. Spotlighting the trio’s trademark eclecticism, the new works will be teamed up with the mightiest masterpieces in the piano trio repertoire alongside genre-busting and lesser known works to prime the senses.

“I think everyone associated with NZTrio over the years – players, managers, board members, patrons, supporters and the whole trio whānau - can look back over our first 20 years with pride and satisfaction at what we’ve achieved together, and forward to the next 20 years with excitement and enthusiasm for what the future holds. Happy Birthday to us!” - Ashley Brown

Beginning a year-long exploration is Legacy 1, featuring the work of NZTrio’s first composer commissioned back in 2003, Michael Norris, standing beside the sounds of Schumann, Kapustin, and Beethoven. Legacy 2 continues the story with Tabea Squire’s newest work along with Schumann, Bolcom, and Schubert taking audiences along a marvellous whirlwind journey of sound. Legacy 3 closes the saga with Gao Ping’s brand new commission as he continues his Aotearoa legacy long after his return to China. Alongside Gao Ping’s work prepare to hear Schumann arranged by Kirchner, Schuller’s trio honouring the sounds of American greats Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis, and Tchaikovsky’s symphonic piano trio.

NZTrio are also set to tour the nation, with Legacy performances along with other programmes scheduled in Auckland, Waiheke, Warkworth, Wellington, Greytown, Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown, and Dunedin throughout 2022. NZTrio will make waves with audiences from 21st April for a non-stop musical ride right through to December.

DATES AND BOOKING DETAILS:
 
LEGACY 1:
 
Christopher’s Classics
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
21 April, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tickets: $17.66 - $45.79
Tickets available here
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Greytown Music Society
57 Wood Street, Greytown
1 May, 4pm
Tickets by phone reservation (evenings)
Ed & Juliet 06 304 9497 or [email protected]
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Public Trust Hall, Wellington
131-135 Lambton Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
18 May, 7pm
Tickets: $22.50 - $45
Tickets available here
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Pah Homestead, Auckland
The Wallace Arts Centre, Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough
1 hour short concert version
19 May, 7pm
Tickets: $23 -$44
Tickets available here.
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Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber
305 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Full season pass available here
29 May, 5pm
Tickets: $27.50 - $55
Tickets available here
This concert will also be livestreamed
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LEGACY 2:
 
Warkworth Town Hall
Warkworth Music, 19 Neville Street, Warkworth 0910
3 July, 4pm
Tickets: $30
Tickets available here
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Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber
305 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Full season pass available here
20 July, 7pm
Tickets: $27.50 - $55
Tickets available here
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Nathan Homestead, Manurewa
Manurewa Arts Centre, 70 Hill Rd, Manurewa
1 hour short concert version
23 July, 5pm
Tickets: $23 - $44
Tickets available here
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LEGACY 3:
 
Pah Homestead, Auckland
The Wallace Arts Centre, Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough
1 hour short concert version
6 November, 7pm
Tickets: $23 - $44
Tickets available here
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Wellington
Public Trust Hall
131-135 Lambton Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
9 November, 7pm
Tickets: $22.50 - $45
Tickets available here
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Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber
305 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Full season pass available here
17 November, 7pm
Tickets: $27.50 - $55
Tickets available here
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Whittaker's Musical Museum, Waiheke Island
2 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081
20 November, 5pm
Ticket enquiries: Sophie Perkins, [email protected]
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FURTHER CONCERTS:
 
Mt Eden Chamber Music Festival
Mt Eden Village Centre Church
449 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024
Friday 29 April, 7pm
Entry $35
Ticket enquiries: [email protected]
For more information visit
www.edenarts.co.nz/chamber-music-festival
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Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents:
“The Rule of 3”
Nelson Centre for Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson, 7010
25 June, 7.30pm
Tickets: $25 - $40
Tickets available here
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Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum presents:
“Toru Whā” - NZTrio & Horomona Horo
 27 June
More information coming soon
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International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM):
“World New Music Days”
Auckland & Christchurch
More information coming soon
www.iscm2022nz.com/

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