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Supporter Events Calendar 2010
Becoming an NZSO Supporter means you can enjoy a range of acknowledgements including invitations to special events.
For information on attending events, please contact Hannah Anderson on fundraising@nzso.co.nz, (09) 919 9104 Auckland, (04) 801 3807 Wellington
The events are tailored to our supporter levels.
June
Saturday 12 June, 10am
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Bronze Level Supporters ($500+) are invited to an open rehearsal of the Russian Romantics tour, featuring Freddy Kempf and Alexander Lazarev, followed by a lunch with some of the NZSO musicians and Peter Walls, Chief Executive.
Friday 18 June, 1.30pm
Auckland Town Hall
Sonnets Unplugged Education Concert based on a new commission of Shakespeare Sonnets set to music by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. NZSO Supporters are invited to attend this concert, and join with the actors and conductor Hamish McKeich afterwards for afternoon tea.
Thursday 24 June, 9.30am
Christchurch Town Hall
Sonnets Unplugged Education Concert based on a new commission of Shakespeare Sonnets set to music by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. NZSO Supporters are invited to attend this concert, and join with the actors and conductor Hamish McKeich afterwards for morning tea.
July
Friday 16 July, 6.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre - Concert
City Gallery - Dinner and Auction
A post-concert dinner and auction at the City Gallery, hosted by NZSO Musical Director Pietari Inkinen
Wednesday 21 July, 5.00pm
Waikato University Music Department, Hamilton
NZSO Foundation Masterclass, with visiting international cellist Li-Wei. He will hear promising young cello students, and work with them in this masterclass setting.
Wednesday 21 July, 10.00am
Napier Municipal Theatre
NZSO Education Concert: NZSO Supporters are invited to attend this concert to see the NZSO introducing orchestral music to school children, and enjoy a cup of tea with performers afterwards.
Thursday 22 July
Founders Theatre, Hamilton
NZSO Education Concert: NZSO Supporters are invited to attend this concert tosee the NZSO introducing orchestral music to school children, and enjoy a cup of tea with performers afterwards.
August
Wednesday 18 August, time TBC
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Australian conductor Richard Gill presents NZSO Close Encounters; NZSO Supporters are invited to attend this concert.
Friday 20 August
Venue TBC
Vincent Aspey Society members are invited to join Peter Walls and Donald Best for a bequester's luncheon
Thursday 26 August, 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
NZSO National Youth Orchestra Concert, followed by a post-concert function for NYO Chair Endowment Supporters and Sponsors
Saturday 28 August, 7.30pm
Auckland Town Hall
NZSO National Youth Orchestra Concert, followed by a post-concert function for NYO Chair Endowment Supporters and Sponsors
Saturday 28 August
Venue TBC
Vincent Aspey Society members are invited to join Peter Walls and Dame Catherine Tizard for a bequester's luncheon
September
Sunday 5 September, time TBC
New Zealand School of Music, Gate Seven, Victoria University of Wellington
NZSO Foundation Masterclass with international percussion soloist Colin Currie, as part of 2010 Percussion Day.
Thursday 9 September, 7.00pm
Napier Municipal Theatre
NZSO Supporters Event prior to the concert, which features percussionist Colin Currie with conductor Alexander Shelley.
Saturday 11 September, 8.00pm
Auckland Town Hall
NZSO Players Panel for NZSO Supporters at Gold Level ($2,500+)
Thursday 16 September, 6.30pm
Christchurch Town Hall
Interval drinks at the NZSO Concert (Colin Currie and Alexander Shelley) for NZSO Supporters in Christchurch
Saturday 18 September, 8pm
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
NZSO Players Panel for NZSO Supporters at Gold Level ($2,500+)
Friday 24 September, time TBC
Napier
Bequest Function: A function for a bequest acquisition will feature a performance by a string quartet from the NZSO National Youth Orchestra
