Dramatic Skies: Cumulus has a new Wellington date of

Friday, October 1st, 7pm at St Andrew’s on The Terrace in Wellington

If you had already booked tickets to the Aug 22nd concert, your ticket will automatically be transferred to the new date. If you can no longer make this concert you can seek a full refund by emailing support@eventfinda.co.nz.

Tickets $40 Adult / $20 Student

Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view, and deep into Smetana’s mournful response to the death of his daughter.

These billowing global masterpieces come to surround and embrace the eminent locals at the heart of the programme – two edgy works by Kiwi composers at the peak of creativity: a rediscovery of Alex Taylor’s remarkable set of rugged miniatures burlesques mécaniques, and the premiere of a mist-covered new work from Jenny McLeod.

Grieg: Andante Con Moto in C minor

Schifrin: Hommage a Ravel

McLeod: Clouds (new commission)

Taylor: burlesques mécaniques – ten miniatures for piano trio

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Download full programme notes

Duration 1.5 hours plus interval, followed by complimentary refreshments

Wheelchair accessible and companion tickets available

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT

If you had purchased tickets for September 9th, these will automatically transfer to October 2nd. If you prefer a refund, please email support@eventfinda.co.nz and they will handle this for you no worries.

Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view, and deep into Smetana’s mournful response to the death of his daughter.

These billowing global masterpieces come to surround and embrace the eminent locals at the heart of the programme – two edgy works by Kiwi composers at the peak of creativity: a rediscovery of Alex Taylor’s remarkable set of rugged miniatures burlesques mécaniques, and the premiere of a mist-covered new work from Jenny McLeod.

Programme 1.5 hours, plus interval

Grieg: Andante Con Moto in C minor

Schifrin: Hommage a Ravel

McLeod: Clouds (new commission)

Taylor: burlesques mécaniques – ten miniatures for piano trio

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Saturday, October 2nd, 7pm at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Christchurch

Tickets $40 Adult / $20 Student

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Includes complimentary refreshments following the performance.

Wheelchair accessible (companion ticket package available)

Download full Cumulus programme notes

Join us at the Greytown Music Group, 57 Wood Street, Greytown

Sunday, October 10th, 4pm

Tickets $25 Adult / $10 Student

Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view, and deep into Smetana’s mournful response to the death of his daughter.

These billowing global masterpieces come to surround and embrace the eminent locals at the heart of the programme – two edgy works by Kiwi composers at the peak of creativity: a rediscovery of Alex Taylor’s remarkable set of rugged miniatures burlesques mécaniques, and the premiere of a mist-covered new work from Jenny McLeod.

Grieg: Andante Con Moto in C minor

Schifrin: Hommage a Ravel

McLeod: Clouds (new commission)

Taylor: burlesques mécaniques – ten miniatures for piano trio

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Duration 1.5 hours plus interval

Download full Cumulus programme notes

Due to the recent Covid-19 lockdown, we have had to reschedule this event to Tuesday October 12th at 7pm.

All ticket-holders will automatically be transferred over to the new date. If you can no longer attend and would like a refund, please follow these steps or send your request via this online form.

This event will be live streamed via Vimeo link and Facebook Live and will be available to view online for a period of time following the performance. Be sure and sign up to our database for all updates and to receive the link and instructions.

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Dramatic Skies: Cumulus – TUESDAY, 12TH OCTOBER, 7PM

Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber

Tickets $50 Adult / $25 Student

10% discount for SOUNZ members

Grieg: Andante Con Moto in C minor

Schifrin: Hommage a Ravel

McLeod: Clouds (new commission)

Taylor: burlesques mécaniques – ten miniatures for piano trio

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view, and deep into Smetana’s mournful response to the death of his daughter.

These billowing global masterpieces come to surround and embrace the eminent locals at the heart of the programme – two edgy works by Kiwi composers at the peak of creativity: a rediscovery of Alex Taylor’s remarkable set of rugged miniatures burlesques mécaniques, and the premiere of a mist-covered new work from Jenny McLeod.

Duration 1.5 hours, plus interval followed by complimentary refreshments in the lounge (if lockdown levels permit).

Please bring a mask and observe hand-washing and healthy distancing recommendations at all times.

Download full Cumulus programme notes

Wheelchair accessible

Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view, and deep into Smetana’s mournful response to the death of his daughter.

These billowing global masterpieces come to surround and embrace the eminent locals at the heart of the programme – two edgy works by Kiwi composers at the peak of creativity: a rediscovery of Alex Taylor’s remarkable set of rugged miniatures burlesques mécaniques, and the premiere of a mist-covered new work from Jenny McLeod.

Programme 1 hour, no interval, with selections from:

Grieg: Andante Con Moto in C minor

Schifrin: Hommage a Ravel

McLeod: Clouds (new commission)

Taylor: burlesques mécaniques – ten miniatures for piano trio

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Wednesday, October 13th, 7pm at The Wallace Arts Centre, Pah Homestead

Tickets $40 Adult / $20 Student

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Includes complimentary refreshments following the performance.

Download full Cumulus programme notes

Join us in the beautiful salons of Nathan Homestead, 70 Hill Road, Manurewa Auckland

Saturday, November 6th, 5pm

Tickets $40 Adult / $30 Locals /$20 Student

Dramatic Skies 3: Cirrus

Schubert: Sonatensatz, D. 28

Clement: shifting states

Panufnik: Piano Trio Op. 1

Whitehead: tba (new commission)

Rachmaninoff: Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D minor, Op. 9

Cirrus sweeps us into the heights of Schubert’s musical charm, shifting us into Rachel Clement’s glassmaking inspired sound world. Through passionate mood changes and luscious melodies reminiscent of the late French Romantics, Panufnik’s piano trio takes us into the depths of the nebulous glow of the clouds of Aotearoa in our new commission by Gillian Whitehead. Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece reflects on the huge journey of the whole series and brings the year to a dramatic close with a sense of pathos and heightened emotion.

Programme 1 hour, no interval, followed by complimentary refreshments.

Join us at St Andrew’s on The Terrace in Wellington for Dramatic Skies: Cirrus

Friday, November 19th, 7pm

Tickets $40 Adult / $20 Student

Dramatic Skies 3: Cirrus

Schubert: Sonatensatz, D. 28

Clement: shifting states

Panufnik: Piano Trio Op. 1

Whitehead: tba (new commission)

Rachmaninoff: Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D minor, Op. 9

Cirrus sweeps us into the heights of Schubert’s musical charm, shifting us into Rachel Clement’s glassmaking inspired sound world. Through passionate mood changes and luscious melodies reminiscent of the late French Romantics, Panufnik’s piano trio takes us into the depths of the nebulous glow of the clouds of Aotearoa in our new commission by Gillian Whitehead. Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece reflects on the huge journey of the whole series and brings the year to a dramatic close with a sense of pathos and heightened emotion.

Programme 1.5 hours, plus interval, followed by complimentary refreshments.

We’re thrilled to present this year’s Auckland subscription series Dramatic Skies:

As the name suggests, the series leads us through intense emotional contrasts, from sweetness and light to drama and darkness. The bookends – two Rachmaninoff piano trios, both named élégiaque – indicate the powerful emotional journey within the series.

Each concert presents works from overseas and, like the clouds in the title, some are bright and billowy like familiar shapes passing by while others are dark, brooding and portentous. These globe-drifters gather around the lofty peaks of Aotearoa’s musical landscape. There are two Kiwi works at the heart of each concert, a brand new commission and an older favourite.

BOOK CIRRUS HERE

Dramatic Skies 3: Cirrus – Sunday, December 12th, 5pm

Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber

Tickets $50 Adult / $25 Student

10% discount for SOUNZ members

Schubert: Sonatensatz, D. 28

Clement: shifting states

Panufnik: Piano Trio Op. 1

Whitehead: tba (new commission)

Rachmaninoff: Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D minor, Op. 9

Cirrus sweeps us into the heights of Schubert’s musical charm, shifting us into Rachel Clement’s glassmaking inspired sound world. Through passionate mood changes and luscious melodies reminiscent of the late French Romantics, Panufnik’s piano trio takes us into the depths of the nebulous glow of the clouds of Aotearoa in our new commission by Gillian Whitehead. Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece reflects on the huge journey of the whole series and brings the year to a dramatic close with a sense of pathos and heightened emotion.

Duration 1.5 hours, plus interval followed by complimentary refreshments in the lounge.

Wheelchair accessible