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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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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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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Symphonic Journey | FINLANDIA 2022 weekend workshop was held over the weekend of 2-3 July at Te Tuhi Art Gallery, Pakuranga. Conductor Tom Chester was vibrant and positive, and brought the music to life. Our orchestra for the weekend was composed of MSO mentor and community players, and students and community players from the Howick
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Loata Mahe has been a soloist, concertmaster and violinist in the Manukau Symphony Orchestra for over 25 years. Recently Loata was featured in an article in the King’s Courier Magazine. In the article, she mentions the impact that playing in the MSO has had on her career as a musician, and teacher. Read the article
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Written by Kate Candy Colbert Welcome to the Wind Section of the Manukau Symphony Orchestra (MSO)! We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of Principal players and the section is supplemented by very experienced additional players. The number of additional players depends on the repertoire that has been chosen for a specific concert
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New Zealand-born Mark Menzies, described in the Los Angeles Times as an ‘extraordinary musician’ and a ‘riveting violinist’, is performing Brahms’ Violin Concerto with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra this month. A viola and violin virtuoso, chamber musician and pianist, conductor and advocate of contemporary music, Mark has performed in Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan, New
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Uwe Grodd’s contributions to classical music have brought him considerable international acclaim as conductor, flautist, editor and teacher. In 1997 he joined Naxos Records as an Exclusive Artist and to date, he has made world premiere recordings of more than 80 works. Grodd initially gained worldwide attention when awarded First Prize at the Cannes Classical
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Singaporean-born Yid-Ee Goh is former Concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington (formerly Vector Wellington Orchestra), violinist for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and New Zealand String Quartet. In 2004, Yid-Ee helped setup and run The Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre for children with special needs (www.rmtc.org.nz). He has taught violin and viola at St. Cuthbert’s College, Diocesan Girls
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Meet the viola section of the Manukau Symphony Orchestra! MSO provides a unique opportunity for youth and community musicians to work alongside and receive mentoring from professional players. MSO also provides scholarships to talented youth players which has seen a boost to the Viola section in the past two years!
