AN EXPLORATION OF FOLK MUSIC AND HOME: NZTRIO ANNOUNCE 2023 PROGRAMME
Photo credit: Katherine Brook
NZTrio presents
THE HOMELAND SERIES
NZTrio are thrilled to announce their 2023 programme series Homeland, celebrating the spirit of folk music and the powerful nature of human expression and experiences, through the universal language of music. Audiences will be transported to the far reaches of the globe through this musical exploration of home, with the first part of this three part series heading to Wellington, Auckland, Norsewood, and Rotorua in March.
Following a highly successful 2022 programme which saw the joyous return to a full touring schedule, Ashley Brown (cello), Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano) will take a deep dive into the ever-evolving genre of folk, with the music of the great Bohemian composer Antonín Dvořák at the core of this series. The impetus of different composers’ creative energies drive this musical journey, connecting us to past and future generations, with folk music’s ubiquitous influence present throughout.
"Folk music is a vital part of our society and culture, and we wanted an inclusive programme that celebrates folk-influenced music from different parts of the globe. With special commissions by some of Aotearoa’s most cherished wāhine composers, Homeland is an amalgamation of different flavours and traditions from all around the globe," - Amalia, Somi & Ashley.
The 2023 programme showcases the power and eclectic nature of folk music, beginning with Homeland 1 - Songs My Mother Taught Me. Homeland 1 will feature a new commission, that captures the spirit of Aotearoa, from accomplished New Zealand composer Eve de Castro-Robinson, as well as moving pieces from American composer Daniel Temkin, and Dvořák, imbued with Slavic folk elements. Homeland 2 - Tunes From My Home takes a musical journey through these composers' connections with their homelands, heading to Romania with Enescu, China with Chen Yi, Aotearoa with Victoria Kelly, before the final stop in Prague with Dvořák. The final in the series Homeland 3 - Dumky, will finish out the year with an exciting new work by celebrated New Zealand composer Ross Harris, as well as pieces from Ernest Bloch, Frank Martin and finally Dvořák’s famous “Dumky” Trio.
The Auckland Town Hall’s Concert Chamber continues to be the trio’s base for their annual series, with the series further expanding to include stops in even more centres including Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. NZTrio are also looking to have one of their biggest years to date, with further concerts outside of Homeland taking NZTrio to venues and festivals across Aotearoa, including Wānaka, Taupō and Nelson, and further afield to Adelaide and Melbourne.
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DATES AND BOOKING DETAILS:
Homeland 1: Songs My Mother Taught Me
Public Trust Hall
Wellington
2 March 7pm
Adults $45 / Students $22.50
Tickets via Eventfinda
Concert Chamber
Auckland Town Hall
5 March 5pm
Adults $55 / Students $27.50
Tickets via Ticketmaster
The Old Dairy Factory
Norsewood
8 March 6.30pm
Adults $99
Tickets via Under the Radar
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Rotorua
10 March 7pm
Adults $30 / Students $15
Tickets via Ticketmaster
Homeland 2 - Tunes From My Home
Christopher’s Classics
The Piano
31 August 7.30pm
Adults $40 / Students $15
Tickets via The Piano
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
1 September 7pm
Adults $40 / Students $20
Tickets via NZTrio
Greytown Music Society
57 Wood Street, Greytown
3 September 4pm
Tickets by phone reservation (evenings)
Ed & Juliet 06 304 9497 or efjacooke@gmail.com
Concert Chamber
Auckland Town Hall
24 September 5pm
Adults $55 / Students $27.50
Tickets via Ticketmaster
Homeland 3 - Dumky
Nathan Homestead
Manurewa
4 November 5pm
Adults $30 / Students $15
Tickets via Eventfinda
Whittaker’s Musical Museum
Waiheke
5 November 5pm
Tickets via Musical Museum
Lawson Field Theatre
Gisborne
22 November 7pm
Adults $25 / Students $15
Tickets via Ticketek
Public Trust Hall
Wellington
23 November 7pm
Adults $45 / Students $22.50
Tickets via Eventfinda
The Old Library
Whangarei
25 November 2pm
Adults $30 / Students $15
Tickets via Eventfinda
Concert Chamber
Auckland Town Hall
26 November 7pm
Adults $55 / Students $27.50
Tickets via Ticketmaster
Other Concerts
“Force of Nature”
Auckland Arts Festival
Concert Chamber
Auckland Town Hall
17 March 6.30pm
Tickets via Auckland Arts Festival
“Simon O’Neill & NZTrio in Concert”
Wānaka Festival of Colour
Lake Wānaka Centre
Wānaka
1 April 7pm
Tickets $65
“Force of Nature”
The Piano
Christchurch
3 April
Tickets via The Piano
Chamber Music NZ Tour
Various Venues
9-25 May
Tickets via Chamber Music NZ
NZTrio in Concert
St Andrew's Church
Whitianga
13 May 4pm
Adults $30 / Students $15
Tickets via Eventfinda
NZTrio / Ning Feng
Michael Hill Violin Competition Concert
Westlake Girls’ High School Auditorium
9 June 7.30pm
Tickets via Violin Competition
NZTrio in Concert
Ukaria Cultural Centre
Adelaide
23 June 4pm
NZTrio in Concert
Tempo Rubato
Brunswick, Melbourne
25 June 4pm
Tickets via Tempo Rubato
NZTrio in Concert
Taupo Winter Festival
Great Lake Centre
9 July
The Rule of Three
NZTrio & Nelson Symphony Orchestra
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
30 September 7.30pm
Tickets via Patronbase
NZTrio Composing Competition Winners’ Concert
Music Theatre
The University of Auckland
8 October 5pm
Entry by koha