Date: Sunday, 23rd April 2023 Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Time: 7:00 pm Format: Open Stage Admission: Free( General playing and catch-up night) ===================================Hi all, Great news! The Guitar Society is resuming its monthly meetings, with the first scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd at 7 pm. Just so you know, the April meeting is taking place on the 4th Sunday of the month because of scheduling constraints. Moving forward, meetings will typically be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. A reminder will be sent out closer to the date, but in the meantime, mark your calendars and bring your guitar! All are welcome to attend and participate. Upcoming Concert Barkin Sertkaya Concertos
Join us as we start our Flamenco journey in Seville and visit musical styles from the different towns such as Granada, Almeria, Malaga to name a few. This month’s performers include Maria Elena (Guitar, Song, Dance), Rebecca Cookson (Dance), Irina (Belly Dance), Nom Kohara (Flamenco Guitar), Terri K Brown (Poetry English and Dance) , Guy Steward (Flamenco Guitar), Armando (percussion)Maria Milena (Poetry Spanish) . Doors open 7 pm. Show starts 8 pm. BYO and bring a plate if you like. This event is proudly presented by Flamenco NZ (founded 1992). For bookings email John on johndavynz@gmail.com or phone 022 601 0798. Tickets $20.00. Book now to avoid missing out.
Described as “…a guitarist of superb technical accomplishment and a musician of perception and style” (Dominion Post) Matthew Marshall is one of New Zealand’s leading classical guitarists. In a performing career spanning more than 35 years, Matthew has brought his unique interpretations and original musical personality to over 2000 performances on four continents and from Iceland to Siberia and on to Easter Island! He is passionate about contemporary music, especially by New Zealand composers, and has commissioned or premiered more than 50 solo, chamber, and orchestral works for guitar. His critically acclaimed solo debut in the Royal Festival Hall London featuring the music of New Zealand was described as “…extraordinarily successful” (Musical Opinion UK) and “…a rare opportunity to be introduced to so much new and interesting repertoire all in one concert, which Marshall very successfully built to a joyous finale.” (Classical Guitar Magazine, UK). As a recording artist, Matthew features thirteen albums for solo guitar, chamber groups and with orchestra (alongside the Kronos Quartet, the New Zealand String Quartet, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and others). His third solo album, Rhapsody on a Riff, featuring the music of New Zealand composer Michael Calvert was released worldwide by Ravello Records USA in June 2015. “Rhapsody on a Riff gives you some brilliant contemporary music for guitar as played by a true artist” His fourth solo album Fragments was a finalist in the Best Classical Artist category of the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards and was named in the top 200 albums of all styles and genres to be released worldwide in 2020 by Los Angeles reviewer Ted Gioia. His latest album Brighter Than Blue, released in 2020, featuring New Zealand chamber music with the guitar was described as “Marshall is superb in accompaniment and subtle when in melodious centre stage” (The Listener). Matthew works across a range of musical styles and genres and as well as performing with the Berlin Chamber Orchestra, the Orlando Philharmonic and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, he has worked with artists such as Dame Kate Harcourt and Sir Jon Trimmer, as well as jazz stars Rodger Fox, Bruce Forman, Paul Dyne, Roger Sellers, Anita Schwabe and Grammy-winner Bill Cunliffe. Matthew has also held senior academic leadership positions including Dean of Arts at Southern Cross University Australia, Dean of Creative Arts at Central Queensland University Australia, Director of Music at Dartington College of Arts UK, CoDirector of the New Zealand School of Music and Head of the Conservatorium of Music, Massey University. He is currently Professor of Music and Head of IDEAschool at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, New Zealand. He studied guitar in New Zealand with John Mills and William Bower, in England with Gordon Crosskey, and in New York with David Leisner. www.matthewmarshallguitar.com Matthew Marshall plays Litchfield guitars http://blog.litchfieldguitars.com.au/
New Zealand Guitar Ensemble is a Classical Guitar Ensemble Group currently consisting of Korean boys, girls and adults who live in New Zealand.
We have 40 Members playing Classical Guitar Orchestra. This year under the title of “RETUNE 2021” we are performing various music worldwide, including classic, pop and folk songs. And also we have a guest player at the concert. We will have harpist Ina Yoon and Shalom Women’s Choir as guest player.
New Zealand Guitar Ensemble is a Classical Guitar Ensemble Group currently consisting of Korean boys, girls and adults who live in New Zealand. We had our first Annual Concert in 2006 and had several performances in places such as Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Churches, Rest Homes and Auckland Guitar society.
We have also won the first prize three times in the ‘Ensemble division’ competitions held by the Auckland Guitar Society.
Admission is free by reservation Seats are limited, please reply to this email or txt me at 0275805048 to reserve a seat.
Date: Sunday, 11th July 2021 Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Time: 7:00 pm Format: Open Stage Admission: Free ===================================
Hi Everyone,
This will be members playing night again. Let’s do some playing and also talk about guitar.And also bring your guitar for ensemble playing. No door charge.
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time: 7.00 pmFormat: 1st Half : Guest Artist 2nd Half:Open FloorAdmission: free Please note that Guest player will be at the first Half and Admission will be free to everyone.
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New Zealand Guitar Ensemble
New Zealand Guitar Ensemble is a Classical Guitar Ensemble Group currently consisting of Korean boys, girls and adults who live in New Zealand. We started in 1998 as a part of The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and had several performances in places such as Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Churches, Rest Homes and Auckland Guitar society. We have also won first prize three times in the ‘Ensemble division’ competitions held by Auckland Guitar Society. We aim to have our own performances once or twice each year.
Programme
1. Ballet from Terpsichore —- M. Praetorius
2. Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite — Hernry Purcell
3. Bouree(BWV 996) — JS Bach
4. Promenade & Veccio Castello — M. Mussorgsky
5. Palladio — Karl Jenkins/Arr. by Stephen Reck
6. El Gato Montes — Manuel Penella
7. Minimalismi Indu — Vito Nicola Paradiso
8. Take Five — Paul Desmond/ Arr. by Emilio Orejuela
9. Stairways to Heaven — Robert Anthony/Arr. by Don King
10. Onghaeya — Korean Folk song
Upcoming Concert Cheryl’s concert will be, in part,a tribute to the great British guitarist Julian Bream who past away in August last year.
Cheryl’s program will include 2 pieces played in tribute to JuIian Bream ……Bach Fugue in Am BWV 1000 Julian and I worked on this piece extensively in a one hour lesson recorded for French TV in Paris. Sevilla by Albeniz.Televised lesson in a BBC Masterclass with Julian. Cheryl’s International standing was cemented when this programme aired around the world (including NZ). Also……….3 Renaissance Lute peicesSerenata Espanola by Malats Solidao by JobimDanza Brasilera by MorelIrish Folk Songs – Collection including The Green Island Grand Solo by SorComplete program will be printed in a future newsletter. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
New Zealand Guitar Ensemble Group cordially requests the pleasure your company at our 16th Annual concert held at Raye Freedman Arts Centre(EpsomGirls Grammar, Silver Road New Market )on 17th June, 2021 at 7:30 PM. (Admission is free by reservation)
La Guitarra Concert on 25, 26 and 27 of February. It starts early at 6 pm and is part of the Auckland Fringe Festival. The duration of the concert is one hour. The venue is TAPAC, 100 Motions Road Parking is free.
Date: Sunday, 13th December 2020 Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Time: 7:00 pm Format: Open Stage Admission: Free ===================================
Hi Everyone,
This will be a member playing night with some of Lih’s pupils in the first half. No door charge. ==============================================Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ClassicalGuitarSocietyofAuckland
