Howick musicians, Katharine and Peter Watts, have coordinated the Thursdays @ Seven concert series since the year 2000.
That is around 475 concerts that they have brought into the Howick community!
To mark these 21 years (slightly late due to Covid) they are reviving the Chamber Orchestra which was launched in 2020.
This orchestra is comprised of many of Auckland’s leading string players.
Originally scheduled for October 2021, due to Covid this concert was postponed until February 2022, and due to Covid again was postponed until now.
“We are delighted to be offering regular live concerts in Howick again,” Peter said.
“This concert is the first in the winter series, which runs every Thursday until July 28.”
A sparkling String Serenade by Swedish composer Dag Wirén opens the celebration programme and Warlock’s engaging Capriol Suite closes it.
In between you can hear Beethoven’s magnificent Fourth Piano Concerto played in an arrangement for piano and string ensemble. Lisa Chou is the piano soloist, Yid-Ee Goh leads the orchestra, Peter Watts directs and Katharine is the Master of Ceremonies.
Howick Local Board has recognised the importance of this occasion with their support.
Admission is by donation at the door.
- 7pm-8pm, Thursday June 16, All Saints Church, Howick
