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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.

  • Arts on Tour NZ - Gypsy Jazz Duo – Fiona Pears and Connor Hartley-Hall, Alexandra.

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 This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in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

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