Masterful duo come to town

Tauranga Musica proudly presents the Menzies/Endres Duo in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand and sponsored by Bay Radiology.

Internationally-acclaimed violinist and violist Mark Menzies and celebrated pianist Michael Endres bring their monumental programme to Tauranga on Sunday, June 25, at 4pm.

Power and virtuosity de ne the ery duo. Both renowned soloists, Menzies and Endres come together to tackle cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire with fresh and thrilling interpretations. From their rst 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.

e duo’s artistic force is apparent from the opener, Schubert’s sparked their initial connection: Beethoven’s ‘Violin Sonata No 9, Op 47’. With the illustrious ‘Kreutzer’, Beethoven has both instruments playing daring, highly virtuosic, concerto-style music. e duo will perform at the taking audiences on an exhilarating ride. e Menzies/ Endres Duo close their colossal programme with the piece that

Ultimately, the duo’s terri c level of skill and intensity are sure to keep concertgoers on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.

Graham Young Youth eatre, Tauranga Boys’ College, on June 25 at 4pm. Tickets at: www.tgamusica.co.nz e Weekend Sun has one double pass to give away to one lucky reader who can tell us two pieces the duo will play in their concert for Tauranga Musica. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions tab. Entries close Tuesday, June 20.

Salina Fisher’s ‘Mono no aware’ follows the bold Schnittke, o ering a welcome moment of delicate contemplation.

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Strengthening interfaith connections voice on religious issues and are a conduit of information on faithbased events and issues within the wider community. Like many organisations, we have seen participation and energy drop post-Covid.

By undertaking this planning process, we are hoping to develop strategies which will create new and stronger bonds amongst faith groups. We will evaluate what is working well, look at how to reignite our connections with existing faith groups, and explore ways to engage with a wider range of people interested in interfaith activities. e process will include three phases. Phase 1 is running an online survey. Phase 2 is participation in a community hui. Phase 3 is holding a strategy workshop. If you are interested in being involved in this process, email: tmifc2014@gmail.com

Shona Woodhead, Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council secretary

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