Calefax travels to New Zealand for a series of workshops and 9 concerts.
The programme presents a captivating blend of classical compositions, including Bach’s intricate Baroque harmonies, Schubert’s Romantic lyricism, and the jazzy flavours of Gershwin’s iconic An American in Paris. Calefax will also perform the thrilling premiere of a newly CMNZ-commissioned work that celebrates the diverse and vibrant musical heritage of New-Zealand.
Rosie Langabeer as the mountain folds itself to sleep (world première)
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Fantasia Chromatica
Johann Sebastian Bach Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542
Franz Schubert Fantasie in F minor
Robert Zuidam Three Dances
Claude Debussy Suite Bergamasque ‘Prélude’, ‘Clair de lune’, ‘Passepied’
George Gershwin An American in Paris
| Tue 17 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Concert Chamber | Auckland / NZ | ||
| Wed 18 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts | Hamilton / NZ | ||
| Thu 19 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | 4th Wall Theatre | New Plymouth / NZ | ||
| Fri 20 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Public Trust Hall | Wellington | ||
| Sat 21 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | MTG Century Theatre | Hawke's Bay / NZ | ||
| Tue 24 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Civic Theatre | Invercargill / NZ | ||
| Wed 25 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts | Christchurch / NZ | ||
| Fri 27 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Glenroy Auditorium | Dunedin / NZ | ||
| Sat 28 Sep '24 | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Nelson Centre of Musical Arts | Nelson / NZ |