Posts by Manukau Symphony Orchestra
344 days ago

Amalia Hall Plays Elgar - 7.30pm Sat 18 November, Due Drop Events Centre

Shelley Robertson from Manukau Symphony Orchestra

Tickets from Eventfinda: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
or phone: 0800 289 849

ELGAR VIOLIN CONCERTO
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO.1

UWE GRODD Conductor
AMALIA HALL Violin

A concert of the two romantic titans: Elgar and Brahms!

One of the most demanding concertos in the Violin repertoire, Elgar’s Violin Concerto is also one of the most romantic and beautiful. There is much speculation as to who was Elgar’s muse for this piece, but many believe it was for his friend nicknamed ‘Windflower’, Alice Stuart-Wortley. The violin theme ‘windflower’ is repeated throughout the work and is a wonderful descriptor for the elegance and movement of the music. The MSO is delighted that Amalia Hall will return to play the superb violin solo for this work which we know is repertoire she excels at.

Taking over twenty years to write according to Brahms, with much expectation from his friends and contemporaries, Symphony No 1 was deemed a success when first performed in Vienna and was then hailed as Beethoven’s tenth. Powerful, energetic and moving, Brahms shows us his brilliance as a composer of maturity. And thus, Johannes Brahms will forever be known as one of the three ‘B’s of classical music, in equal footing with the legendary Bach and Beethoven.

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5 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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4 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.9% Yes
    67.9% Complete
  • 28.9% No
    28.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
2525 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 23.7% Yes
    23.7% Complete
  • 75.5% No
    75.5% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
2672 votes