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Arts on Tour NZ - Gypsy Jazz Duo – Fiona Pears and Connor Hartley-Hall, Alexandra.
Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Region: Alexandra
Dates: Thu, 4 February 2021 @ 7.30pm.
Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in the 1930s. Take a virtual trip to the South of France from the comfort of the concert. The music Fiona and Connor will be performing in their upcoming shows will be a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heartwarming ballads and some well known classics such as ‘ Czardas ‘ and ‘Dark Eyes’. These shows will be exciting and dynamic; a musical experience not to be missed.
Fiona Pears
Violinist and composer Fiona Pears, has performed and recorded internationally over the past 15 years. She has appeared everywhere from Birmingham symphony hall and the famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London through to Joe’s pub in New York and the very loved Donovan’s store in Okarito. Fiona has also been a soloist with the Liverpool Philharmonic, Christchurch Symphony and Trust Waikato Symphony orchestras. Her fiery mix of Tango and Gypsy Jazz alongside soulful ballads will keep any audience on the edge of their seats.
Connor Hartley-Hall
Guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall grew up in Akaroa. As a teenager he found a passion for improvisation and over the past 10 years has been performing in a myriad of settings. An extraordinary master of the Gypsy Jazz style played by legends such as Django Reinhardt and Biréli Lagrène. Connor has made himself a name as one of the top guitarists in the country performing this style of music.
Tickets: $25 Adults; $20 Gold Card; $10 Children
Book: Central Stories and Cash Sales at the Door
Location
Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra
February 2021
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Eade Gallery - 'Natures Morte' Megan Huffadine.Mon, 1 February 2021 - Fri, 26 February 2021 @ 10am-5pm daily. | SIX ON THE DOT. Contemporary Art by Max de Roy.Tue, 2 February 2021 - Tue, 9 February 2021 @ From 10am daily. | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Denis Kent Book LaunchWed, 3 February 2021 @ 1pm - 3pm. | 4 | 5 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - We Drove Here.Sat, 6 February 2021 - Sun, 28 March 2021 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. | |
7 | 8 | SIX ON THE DOT. Contemporary Art by Max de Roy.Tue, 2 February 2021 - Tue, 9 February 2021 @ From 10am daily. | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
14 | 15 | 16 | Alexandra Musical Society - Stars in Their EyesWed, 17 February 2021 - Sat, 20 February 2021 @ Doors Open 7 pm. Show starts 7.30 pm. | 18 | 19 | Hullabaloo Art Space - 'LAND: recent work' by Eric Schusser.Sun, 31 January 2021 - Sat, 20 February 2021 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. Alexandra Musical Society - Stars in Their EyesWed, 17 February 2021 - Sat, 20 February 2021 @ Doors Open 7 pm. Show starts 7.30 pm. |
Hullabaloo Art Space - 'Sweet Treats and Silverware ' by Jennifer Hay.Sun, 21 February 2021 - Sat, 13 March 2021 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. | 22 | 23 | Moose of Fire Productions - 'A Hundred Words For Snow'.Wed, 24 February 2021 - Sat, 27 February 2021 @ 7pm daily | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Broker Gallery - Launch and Exhibition, 'Conceal' by Sarah Bultitude.Thu, 4 February 2021 - Sun, 28 February 2021 @ Wed-Sun, 12noon - 6pm Eade Gallery - 'Illustrious Land' by Nigel Wilson.Sun, 28 February 2021 - Wed, 31 March 2021 @ Daily. Winterstellar Astrophotography Exhibition - Call for Entries.Sun, 28 February 2021 - Mon, 31 May 2021 @ Entries Open Now |