Leading printmakers’ work on show at Mangawhai gallery

A travelling exhibition of works by some of New Zealand’s leading printmakers opens at the Mangawhai Artists’ Gallery in Moir Street this coming Friday, June 23.

The Small Print features A4 prints by members of the Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and will open daily from 10am to 3pm until Sunday, July 2.

The exhibition will feature contemporary artworks that highlight the many and diverse methods of printmaking being used today, such as aquatint, woodcut, drypoint etching, intaglio and archival digital inkjet.

July 2 is also Mangawhai Artists Inc’s (MAI) annual meeting, which is being held at the Community Centre in Fagan Place at 3pm. The group is looking for new blood on the committee this year, as several current members are standing down.

“The committee shares a mixture of administrative and hands-on tasks to ensure the smooth running of the organisation,” MAI chair Belinda Vernon says.

“Most revolve around activities in the gallery and workspace, including supporting exhibitors and encouraging tutors and classes. Others include organising the Art Trail, Kaipara Art Awards and supporting MAI members in other ways.”

Anyone interested in stepping up to join the committee should email Vernon at chair@mangawhaiartists.co.nz

Art lovers should note that the Mangawhai Artists’ Gallery will then be closed for the rest of July for maintenance, before it reopens on Friday, August 11 with a members’ exhibition, The Square Round. This is a new show where every artwork on display will either be square or round, and all must measure either 30cm x 30cm or 60cm x 60cm.

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MENZIES/ ENDRES DUO

Violin & Piano

These renowned soloists come together to present cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire featuring Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata and Schubert’s Rondo Brillant and Schnittke Violin Sonata No. 2.

Saturday, 1 July 2023 at 4pm

Warkworth Town Hall

Masterful duo in Warkworth

Come Sing With Us

Kowhai Singers accompanied by guest artists sang to a full house at the Warkworth Town Hall at the recent Vivaldi Gloria Concert.

They are about to begin rehearsals for their September Concert. The theme will be “Songs of Love & Loss” and will feature a mix of both contemporary and classical tunes.

Kowhai Singers are a non auditioned community based choir and welcome everyone who has a love of singing and performing.

Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at the Warkworth Methodist Hall from 7.15pm to 9.15pm.

For more information contact : Marion 021 217 6834

Or visit our website: kowhaisingers.org.nz or have a look at our Facebook page.

Internationally acclaimed violinist and violist Mark Menzies and celebrated pianist Michael Endres bring their monumental programme to the Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday, July 1. Power and virtuosity define the fiery duo. As renowned soloists, Menzies and Endres come together to tackle cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire with fresh and thrilling interpretations. From their first performance together playing Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata, the two shared an instant connection – a discovery that inevitably led to further collaboration and this ambitious programme, which will include Schubert’s Rondo Brilliant, Schnittke’s epic Violin Sonata No 2 and Salina Fisher’s Mono. The concert will close with Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No 9, Op 47.

“With the illustrious Kreutzer, Beethoven has both instruments playing daring, highly virtuosic, concerto style music,” the concert promoter says. “Ultimately, the duo’s terrific level of skill and intensity are sure to keep concertgoers on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.”

Menzies has established an international reputation as a violist and violinist, pianist and conductor. He has been described in the Los Angeles Times as an “extraordinary musician” and a “riveting violinist”. German pianist Michael Endres performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. He gained a Master’s degree at the Juilliard School in New York under Jacob Lateiner and studied with Peter Feuchtwanger in London. He has won prizes such as the Concours Geza Anda (Zurich) and First & Special Prizes at the International Schubert Competition (Germany) among others. He now lives in Rangiora.

The concert is presented by Warkworth Music, in conjunction with Chamber Music New Zealand, and starts at 4pm.