NICHOLAS TARLING ARIA COMPETITION
The Winners of the first Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition for 2023 Announced!
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Librarian: Ann Whitehouse
Interview by Kate Candy Colbert In 2023 we continue with our ‘Behind the Scenes’ series that focuses on essential roles within the Manukau Symphony Orchestra behind the eye of the public. Our next essential role is: Librarian Ann Whitehouse If you have ever wondered how an Orchestra organises their music for each concert, then you
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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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Symphonic Journey | FINLANDIA a success!
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: Article in King’s Courier Magazine
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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Meet the MSO Wind Section
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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Violinist Mark Menzies on Brahms’ Violin Concerto and why he loves Autumn in New Zealand
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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