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FISHER – Kitsugi for Orchestra with the MSO

Salina Fisher – Kintsugi For Orchestra commissioned by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Funded by the Nicholas Tarling Charitable Trust. Performed live by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd, at the Houstoun Plays Saint-Saens concert, 19 November 2023, Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau.

Meet the MSO Brass Section

Written by Kate Candy Colbert Trumpets, trombones, and the tuba are the foundation of the orchestral brass section. They have one thing in common…they can play loudly!! The brass section adds drama, depth, and excitement to orchestral music. Ask a brass player if they like playing the opening melodic lines in Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony and …

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Meet the MSO Horn Section

Photo above, from left to right: Christine Breeden, Sarah Thompson and Yih-Hsin Huang in the Brahms Violin Concerto Concert this year (John Jensen also played, but is not shown here). Written by Kate Candy Colbert Those shiny brass instruments at the back of the orchestra on stage are known as the Horn and Brass Sections …

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Orchestra Manager, Logistics and Stage Manager: Russell Finnemore

Interview by Kate Candy Colbert Behind the Scenes is a series that focuses on essential roles within the Manukau Symphony Orchestra behind the eye of the public. We will be interviewing individuals who are in these important roles. Our first essential role is: Orchestra Manager, Logistics and Stage Manager Russell Finnemore Photo by Randy Weaver …

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Meet Yi Jin, MSO Harpist

Written by Kate Candy Colbert Yi Jin is our resident MSO Harpist and foundational member of MSO, and we always look forward to her joining our rehearsals and concert performance in our concert venue. The Harp adds a beautiful texture to the orchestra and is a visually stunning instrument. Playing the Harp beautifully takes many …

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