
The NZSO Brass and Percussion sections bring a bold, majestic style to Christopher Mowat’s arrangement of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Samuel Barber’s Mutations from Bach and Henri Tomasi’s dramatic, somber, stately and theatrical Fanfares Liturgiques.
Programme
J.S. Bach / Christopher Mowat Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Barber Mutations from Bach
Tomasi Fanfares Liturgiques
Felix Bernard / Brian Buerkle Winter Wonderland
Mel Tormé / Christopher Mowat The Christmas Song
Morten Lauridsen / Brian Buerkle O Magnum Mysterium
Traditional / Anthony DiLorenzo Joy to the World
James Lord Pierpont / Anthony DiLorenzo Jingle Bells Swing-a-Ling-Ding
L. Anderson / John Wasson Sleigh Ride
But don’t forget the reason for the season! With Christmas just around the corner nothing gets you ready for the festive season more than a Brass ensemble performing some Christmas classics!
Summer Brass is a great concert for the whole whānau, featuring a mix of Baroque classics, fantastic fanfares and some Christmas classics.
Prepare to be entertained!