Wellington where were you?
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Friday, 19 September 08 - 09:22 AM (GMT +12:00) By Marie-Claire Andrews in Being a pom |
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Last night I was treated to hear the NZTrio perform at St Andrews on the Terrace. They're internationally acclaimed, unbelievably talented musicians who create sounds that transport you. Violin, 'cello and piano in complete connection.
I was one of 35 in the room. That's all our capital city could muster up for this amazing demonstration of artistry. We're supposed to be the arts capital, the culture capital. And a little bit of rain kept you away?
It's not like chamber music is uncomfortable. It's beautiful and, for anyone who's ever picked up any instrument, no matter to what skill level, being up close and seeing the connection between the musicians, the raw, live, active listening and watching they continously do to stay together and create more intense sound than you can imagine.....is breathtaking.
OK there was one uncomfortable piece involving hand held fans being brushed along strings and Sarah Watkins, the pianist, leaning inside her piano to hit the strings with a stick etc (hey, its still 'playing' the piano, right?!) but otherwise the Beethoven, Brahms and suprisingly the Ross Edwards ('one of Australia's best known composers....er?!) were awesome.
Yes, it was a late start (8pm - 7 would have been better) and yes it was a crappy night. But come on Wellington, Chamber music is not for pommy ponces, next time come on out and appreciate the talent New Zealand has.
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