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The glorious sound of trumpet, strings and piano will blend together as Cathy Irons (violin), Bruce Roberts (trumpet) and Grant Bartley (piano) present a chamber music concert performing as the Tottle Trio.

They will explore some outstanding repertoire for this combination, with each piece expertly composed to show off the sounds and techniques of the instruments performing.

Two of the trio pieces are American. The Ewazen is similar to Copland in many ways - it is evocative music creating sonorities and moods that range from gentle and soft to full and rich. Stephenson is expressive and hauntingly beautiful.

Ewazen Trio for Trumpet, Violin and Piano 
Beethoven Violin Sonata No 8 in G major 
Faure Pavane (arranged for trio) 
John Williams Schindler's List 
Stephenson The Storyteller

Cathy Irons (violin) 
Cathy played in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, South Africa and is now a first violinist and the Outreach and Education Co-ordinator for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Last year, she toured nationally for Chamber Music NZ with her string trio, Tres Cordes. She has been guest concertmaster for the Vector Wellington Sinfonia and currently leads the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra. Another string to her bow, is her cross-over jazz playing in her group, The Classical Jazz Quartet.

Bruce Roberts (trumpet) 
Bruce is Principal Trumpet with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and has held similar postions with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Vector Wellington Orchestra. He has also appeared in concert with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane Australia, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Southern Sinfonia. Bruce has worked professionally in Europe. He presently teaches trumpet at Canterbury University and has an extensive private teaching practice in Christchurch.

The glorious sound of trumpet, strings and piano will blend together as Cathy Irons (violin), Bruce Roberts (trumpet) and Grant Bartley (piano) present a chamber music concert performing as the Tottle Trio.

They will explore some outstanding repertoire for this combination, with each piece expertly composed to show off the sounds and techniques of the instruments performing.

Two of the trio pieces are American. The Ewazen is similar to Copland in many ways - it is evocative music creating sonorities and moods that range from gentle and soft to full and rich. Stephenson is expressive and hauntingly beautiful.

Ewazen Trio for Trumpet, Violin and Piano 
Beethoven Violin Sonata No 8 in G major 
Faure Pavane (arranged for trio) 
John Williams Schindler's List 
Stephenson The Storyteller

Cathy Irons (violin) 
Cathy played in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, South Africa and is now a first violinist and the Outreach and Education Co-ordinator for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Last year, she toured nationally for Chamber Music NZ with her string trio, Tres Cordes. She has been guest concertmaster for the Vector Wellington Sinfonia and currently leads the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra. Another string to her bow, is her cross-over jazz playing in her group, The Classical Jazz Quartet.

Bruce Roberts (trumpet) 
Bruce is Principal Trumpet with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and has held similar postions with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Vector Wellington Orchestra. He has also appeared in concert with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane Australia, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Southern Sinfonia. Bruce has worked professionally in Europe. He presently teaches trumpet at Canterbury University and has an extensive private teaching practice in Christchurch.

Grant Bartley (piano) 
For the last ten years Grant has been Assistant HOD of Music at Cashmere High School, he is the Musical Director of the Christchurch Youth Choir, Assistant Conductor of Addington Brass Band and works as an accompanist and conductor for the Christchurch Primary Schools Music Festival. Formally the Assistant Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Grant frequently works as an organist, harpsichordist, accompanist and conductor in Christchurch and New Zealand. 

For the last ten years Grant has been Assistant HOD of Music at Cashmere High School, he is the Musical Director of the Christchurch Youth Choir, Assistant Conductor of Addington Brass Band and works as an accompanist and conductor for the Christchurch Primary Schools Music Festival. Formally the Assistant Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Grant frequently works as an organist, harpsichordist, accompanist and conductor in Christchurch and New Zealand. 

Tickets: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Adults $18.00 Child $5.00 or to buy online CLICK HERE

Location

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra