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This gorgeous, rejuvenating evening of eight world premieres celebrates the vital conservation work of Forest & Bird, reminding us all of the precious beauty of our whenua, moana, flora and fauna.
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Founded in 1923 by war veteran Ernest ‘Val’ Sanderson after a campaign to restore Kāpiti Island and honour its status as a nature reserve, Forest & Bird has played a crucial role in preserving New Zealand’s wildlife and wild places.

Collaborating in concert to salute the mahi of its members and supporters, composers and performers including NZTrio, Peter Scholes, Bridget Douglas, Rob Thorne and Yoshiko Tsuruta bring their command of acoustic chamber instruments to the fore.

Featuring atmospheric visual design capturing unique environments and native species, both on land and in the sea, this stirring one-off performance is inspired by – and aspires to the future of – the Aotearoa way of life.

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Proudly supported by Forest & Bird

Join us as we celebrate our 21st birthday in a concert that bursts with colour and emotion, featuring the music of past and present masters.

At the heart of the programme are Brahms’ remarkable Piano Trios, composed during the early, mid, and late stages of his life. Each concert features one of the trios with the cycle completed at the conclusion of the national tour.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Trio in B flat major K 502
Arvo Pärt/Mozart Adagio
Gareth Farr Forbidden Colours
Johannes Brahms One of either Piano Trio No 1, Piano Trio No 2, or Piano Trio No 3
Claire Cowan Ultra Violet (performed only Brahms Trio No 3)

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