Quasi Concertino

A new chamber group featuring the instrumentation of bassoon and string trio, "quasi concertino" takes it's name from the 2012 work by Alex Taylor for this combination.

Inspired by the wealth of repertoire for solo woodwind instrument and string trio from the classical period to the present day, "quasi concertino" gives a new twist on the genre with a focus on New Zealand based composers for it's debut concert.

Anthony Watson's iconic "Bagatelles" will be performed alongside Alex Taylor's quartet and new works by Chris Watson, James Gardner and Samuel Holloway in October at the Tim Melville Gallery.

Please join us for an exciting afternoon of contemporary music at the Tim Melville Gallery, as part of Artweek Auckland, performed against a stunning backdrop of artwork by Alberto Garcia-Alvarez

Refreshments will be served in the Gallery following the concert!

performers:

Ben Hoadley - bassoon, Andrew Beer – violin David Samuel - viola, James Yoo - cello

programme:

Anthony Watson: Bagatelles (1971) James Gardner: Nakashima Burl (premiere) Chris Watson: new work Samuel Holloway: new work Alex Taylor: quasi concertino (2012)

Please note that concert will be finished at 4pm for those planning to attend other events in Auckland starting at 5pm.

Tickets $20/$10 will be available at the door (cash sales only), however due to limited capacity it is advised to book online at www.eventbrite.co.nz (keyword “quasi concertino”) or by e-mailing Ben at benbassoon@hotmail.com to reserve seats.