Lunchtime music performances resume

The popular Mayor’s Music Matinee series kicks off again on Friday (May 6) when the New Zealand Chamber Soloists take centre stage at a free lunchtime performance in the city.

The concert series is jointly organised by Waikato University’s Conservatorium of Music and the Council. Entry is free although gold coin donations are welcome and will go towards the purchase of a fortepiano for the Conservatorium.

Each recital showcases some of the Conservatorium’s music students, along with performances by staff and visiting musicians. 


Photo courtesy of Hamilton City Council

The New Zealand Chamber Soloists was formed in 2006 by three of NZ’s leading solo and chamber musicians - pianist Katherine Austin, violinist Lara Hall, and cellist James Tennant. The three musicians are in residence at the University Of Waikato Conservatorium Of Music. They have undertaken four national tours under the auspices of Chamber Music New Zealand and a number of tours in Europe and the USA, as well as performing in China, Singapore, South America and Australia.

Matinee performances will be held on the first Friday of each month.

When: 6 May
Where: Civic Reception Lounge, Municipal Building, Civic Square
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free. Gold coin donations accepted.

For more information, visit hamilton.govt.nz/musicmatinee.