2088 days ago

Northern Lights Concert

Chris Beath from Taranaki Symphony Orchestra

The Taranaki Symphony Orchestra is presenting it's next concert on Saturday 6th April, with a very exciting soloist:
Young Australian violin sensation, Emmalena Huning, is at the start of what will likely be a brilliant career, and New Plymouth audiences will be the first in New Zealand to see her, as she performs the stunning Sibelius Violin Concerto with Taranaki Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Adam Jasinski. Emmalena has won many prizes and competitions in Australia, and soon will take up a prestigious scholarship to study with Professor György Pauk at the Royal Academy Of Music in London, one of an elite group of selected students.
The demanding Sibelius concerto is one of the great works in the violin repertoire, and this will be a unique opportunity to see it performed live, by a soloist we are all bound to hear more about in the future.

Long before film and television’s popular “Nordic Noir” genre brought us stark, brooding landscapes, Sibelius had depicted musically the mystical beauty and aching isolation of the north, as well as the humour and resilience of the people that inhabit it.

The concert also includes two movements of the well-known Karelia Suite by Sibelius (famously used to accompany New Zealand landscapes in an Expo’70 promotional film), and Symphony No. 2 by Denmark’s best-known composer, Carl Nielsen. Titled “The Four Temperaments”, it explores the range of human moods and emotions, based on the ancient Greek theory of the humours influencing our dispositions.

The orchestra will be augmented by guest players from around the region to present these outstanding, large-scale works. Make sure you and your friends are part of this epic musical experience.

A video clip of Emmalena is attached below:

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1 day ago

Poll: Are quality products on the decline?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?

Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!

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Are quality products on the decline?
  • 91.9% Yes
    91.9% Complete
  • 7.2% No
    7.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
885 votes
14 days ago

Here for Good Online Auction

The Team from Red Cross - Taranaki Service Centre

$1 reserve Red Cross Here for Good Online Auction!
When: December 4-13, 2024
Where: Trade Me - www.trademe.co.nz...

Why: Bid on amazing items and raise vital funds for vulnerable communities
Our highly anticipated Here for Good Online Auction is back! This is your chance to bid on an incredible
selection of items and experiences starting at $1 reserve, all while making a meaningful humanitarian
impact.
This auction is the perfect opportunity to find that unforgettable holiday gift for even the hardest-to buy-for friends—or to treat yourself!
From stylish Karen Walker sunglasses
chic Yui Me wristlet
thrilling adventures like a V8 muscle car driving experience
bungy jumping
there's something for
everyone. Whether you're into high fashion, heart-pumping activities, or the latest tech, like the iPhone
15 Pro, these exciting options are all up for grabs this holiday season!

Click here www.trademe.co.nz... to visit our Trade Me page and view all listings!

All funds raised contribute to:
• Delivering nutritious hot meals to those in need in our communities.
• Supporting former refugee families as they build new lives in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Equipping our Disaster Welfare and Support Teams to respond swiftly to emergencies.
Stay tuned to our social media for updates, and please share this incredible opportunity with your
friends and whānau.
Happy bidding and thank you for making a difference

4 hours ago

Poll: Would you rather:

Beds4U New Plymouth

We all deserve a space where we can truly unwind and recharge, so if you could upgrade ONE thing in your bedroom, what would it be?
Tell us which upgrade would transform your bedroom into the perfect retreat! Drop your answer below and let’s see what everyone’s dreaming of for their sleep haven!

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Would you rather:
  • 56.3% A better mattress
    56.3% Complete
  • 25% New pillows
    25% Complete
  • 18.8% Cosier decorations
    18.8% Complete
16 votes