New Zealand’s foremost pianist, Michael Houstoun, joins the CSO to perform Brahms magnificent first piano concerto in his final performance with the CSO as he farewells the concert platform.
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Holly Mathieson – Conductor
Michael Houstoun – Piano
Anthony Ferner – Flute
Claude Debussy – Lindaraja arr. Bill Hopkins (New Zealand premiere)
Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony No 4 “Italian”
Francis Poulenc arr. Cree Brown – Cantilena for Flute
Johannes Brahms – Concerto No 1 for Piano
Mendelssohn’s fourth symphony is bursting with exuberance and youthful energy. Inspired by his travels around Italy, it is characterised by bright, sunny melodies and an uplifting freshness.
Also featured in this programme are two exquisite miniatures, Debussy’s Lindaraja, originally composed for two pianos, and Poulenc’s Cantilena both re-imagined in sensitive arrangements for orchestra.
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Christchurch Town Hall
86 Kilmore Street
Christchurch Central
86 Kilmore Street
Christchurch Central
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From $18.45 to $54.33
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Christchurch Town Hall
86 Kilmore Street
Christchurch Central
86 Kilmore Street
Christchurch Central
Pricing
From $18.45 to $54.33
Facilities