We invite you to join us to see Rebecca Nelson’s new show on Wednesday 21 August at 2pm. Rebecca has a brand new line up of fabulous songs for 2019. She’ll also join us for afternoon tea and a chat following the performance. This is a concert not to be missed!
Our residents were recently treated to a charming afternoon of classical music when members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra visited the village.
The string quartet included violinists, Haihong Liu and Dean Major, along with Lyndsay Mountfort on viola, and Brigid O’Meeghan on cello.
German-born George Frideric Handel was the quartet’s featured composer. The group began by playing from the oratorio, Solomon, with the bright and lively, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.
The haunting melody and beautiful lyrics of Greensleeves had a few residents singing along.
Brigid told the audience the song was purportedly written and composed by King Henry VIII for Anne Boleyn.
The residents were thrilled with the ‘close up’ experience.
The string quartet: Haihong Liu, Dean Major, Lyndsay Mountfort, Brigid O’Meeghan and residents enjoy the NZ Symphony Orchestra performance.
