Second time lucky for chamber music duo

The Motueka Music Group, in association with Chamber Music NZ, was very saddened to have to cancel their most recent concert at the very last minute, due to weather complications. When one half of a duo can’t get into Nelson to play, you really have no option.

However, the chamber music gods have smiled on Motueka and the chamber music duo, that is Jian Liu on piano and Andrew Joyce on cello, have been able to rearrange their busy tour schedule to fit Motueka in.

The Motueka Music Group are thrilled to be able to add this reprised concert to their performance schedule on Friday 19 July, 7.30pm at the Motueka Chanel Arts Centre.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the work of these musicians, this duo are highly active and influential in the NZ chamber music scene. Andrew Joyce has been the principal cellist in the NZSO, and before joining the orchestra in 2010 he spent five years freelancing in London, playing regularly with the London Symphony and London Philharmonic Orchestras, touring the world’s great concert halls as guest principal. He also co-founded the Puertas Quartet, who have performed both in the UK and NZ to critical acclaim.

Andrew Joyce joins forces with internationally-acclaimed concert pianist Dr Jian Liu, who is currently the acting head of school and head of piano studies at the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī. Jian has premiered and recorded many NZ compositions and was nominated for best classical artist in the NZ Music Awards. Although the pair have played together in chamber ensembles, this is their first collaboration as a duo.

The Motueka Chanel Arts Centre carries its own ambience - a very special place to listen and enjoy the music on offer.

Tickets are available from the Motueka Floral Studio on High St (cash only) and at the door on the evening of the concert (Eftpos available). Adults $25, school children $5.

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