THE 2024 CONCERT SERIES HAS NOW BEEN PUBLISHED.
PLEASE GO TO THE "2024 CONCERT CALENDAR" TAB ABOVE FOR THE FULL SERIES
PLEASE GO TO THE "2024 CONCERT CALENDAR" TAB ABOVE FOR THE FULL SERIES
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
THAMES TALENT
FRIDAY 26th April at 12.15pm
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
Koha accepted and appreciated.
Come along and hear local Thames guitar and vocals musicians 'Arthur Road' (AKA Sam Rogers and Jayne Bolsover) plus Maria Yates performing separately in a free lunchtime concert.
Maria’s musical journey began with the Arai te Uru Cultural club in Dunedin in the 1960’s.
Kapa Haka provided numerous rhythmic and singing opportunities for Maria who first learned guitar at Dunedin North Intermediate school. She was later self taught.
Maria has supported Thames MAD in three productions, is a member of Thames Acoustic group and Thames Musicians’ Club.
Maria’s love of waiata and singing has been shared with a number of schools in the community. She will sing play her favourite songs in this concert.
Kapa Haka provided numerous rhythmic and singing opportunities for Maria who first learned guitar at Dunedin North Intermediate school. She was later self taught.
Maria has supported Thames MAD in three productions, is a member of Thames Acoustic group and Thames Musicians’ Club.
Maria’s love of waiata and singing has been shared with a number of schools in the community. She will sing play her favourite songs in this concert.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT
SUNDAY 5th MAY 2024 at 2PM
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY
ADULTS $20; TMG MEMBERS $15; UNDER 18'S FREE
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY
ADULTS $20; TMG MEMBERS $15; UNDER 18'S FREE
NZTrio
presents:
Triptych 1: Unquiet Dream
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”, NZTrio is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) and Sarah Watkins (guest pianist), every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world.
Benjamin Britten Introduction and Allegro for piano trio
Lera Auerbach Trio No. 2 Triptych - This Mirror Has Three Faces
Chris Cree Brown (New Work)
Felix Mendelssohn Trio in D minor Op. 49
Journey through a diverse musical landscape beginning with Benjamin Britten's 'Introduction and Allegro for Piano Trio', a masterpiece that showcases his distinctive harmonic language and rhythmic vitality. Next, immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Lera Auerbach's 'Trio No. 2 Triptych - This Mirror Has Three Faces', a thought-provoking exploration of reflection, identity, and transformation, structured as a triptych with three distinct movements, each inviting introspection. Adding a touch of Aotearoa is a new work by a talented New Zealand composer Chris Cree Brown. Finally, we conclude with the rich and expressive 'Trio in D minor Op. 49' by Felix Mendelssohn, which beautifully balances classical structure with Romantic lyricism.
presents:
Triptych 1: Unquiet Dream
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”, NZTrio is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) and Sarah Watkins (guest pianist), every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world.
Benjamin Britten Introduction and Allegro for piano trio
Lera Auerbach Trio No. 2 Triptych - This Mirror Has Three Faces
Chris Cree Brown (New Work)
Felix Mendelssohn Trio in D minor Op. 49
Journey through a diverse musical landscape beginning with Benjamin Britten's 'Introduction and Allegro for Piano Trio', a masterpiece that showcases his distinctive harmonic language and rhythmic vitality. Next, immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Lera Auerbach's 'Trio No. 2 Triptych - This Mirror Has Three Faces', a thought-provoking exploration of reflection, identity, and transformation, structured as a triptych with three distinct movements, each inviting introspection. Adding a touch of Aotearoa is a new work by a talented New Zealand composer Chris Cree Brown. Finally, we conclude with the rich and expressive 'Trio in D minor Op. 49' by Felix Mendelssohn, which beautifully balances classical structure with Romantic lyricism.
Thames Music Group MEMBERSHIP
Become an annual member for $20 and enjoy $5 off each Sunday concert you attend. Recieve a regular coffee voucher for Melbourne Cafe when you register or renew your regisration.
Plus bring a friend for their FIRST concert and they will receive $5 off their first attendance.
Membership renewal is now due for current members for th Concert year from April to December 2024
WELCOME TO THE THAMES MUSIC GROUP WEBSITE
Now in it's 47th year, the Thames Music Group is a not-for profit incorporated society that promotes and presents music performances in Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand for the enrichment of our local community.
The Group has been running continuously since 1977 and is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers with a passion for music.
The Thames Music Group funds its activities through membership fees, private donations and grants where possible. Our activities are largely made possible through the generosity of many.
Throughout the years Thames Music Group has presented a very wide range of musical entertainment to the public through its monthly Free Friday Lunchtime series (45 minutes) and monthly full Sunday Concerts in the beautiful St Georges Church in Mackay St..
Groups with players from throughout NZ have performed here to the delight of the audiences.
Entertainment has included piano solos, organ recitals, choirs, vocal groups, solo singers, instrumental groups and quartets, student and professional performers in wide genre of music.
Now in it's 47th year, the Thames Music Group is a not-for profit incorporated society that promotes and presents music performances in Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand for the enrichment of our local community.
The Group has been running continuously since 1977 and is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers with a passion for music.
The Thames Music Group funds its activities through membership fees, private donations and grants where possible. Our activities are largely made possible through the generosity of many.
Throughout the years Thames Music Group has presented a very wide range of musical entertainment to the public through its monthly Free Friday Lunchtime series (45 minutes) and monthly full Sunday Concerts in the beautiful St Georges Church in Mackay St..
Groups with players from throughout NZ have performed here to the delight of the audiences.
Entertainment has included piano solos, organ recitals, choirs, vocal groups, solo singers, instrumental groups and quartets, student and professional performers in wide genre of music.
ABOUT THAMES
Thames is conveniently situated only a ninety minute drive from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. In the late 19th century, Thames was one of the largest towns in New Zealand - built on the pioneering industries of gold and Kauri logging. Today, its colourful history is still alive in the many hotels, buildings, museums and activities found in the area.
Thames has a population of approximately 7,500.
For more information about Thames see http://www.thamesinfo.co.nz// or http://www.thecoromandel.com/towns/thames or http://www.creativecoromandel.com
Thames has a population of approximately 7,500.
For more information about Thames see http://www.thamesinfo.co.nz// or http://www.thecoromandel.com/towns/thames or http://www.creativecoromandel.com
Our Supporters
The Thames Music Group has always been extremely grateful for the support of St Georges Church for the continued use of their beautiful church.
We are grateful too for generous grants from Creative New Zealand, the Thames Coromandel District Council and the Waikato Community Trust which help in paying for professional performers, and with the upkeep of the piano, but most of all we are grateful to the people of Thames and our wider Coromandel community who have supported us over the years, and who we hope will continue to do so.
We are grateful too for generous grants from Creative New Zealand, the Thames Coromandel District Council and the Waikato Community Trust which help in paying for professional performers, and with the upkeep of the piano, but most of all we are grateful to the people of Thames and our wider Coromandel community who have supported us over the years, and who we hope will continue to do so.