Evoke Duo – 16th March 2025

Description

Location and date:

Sunday, 2.30pm.
Old Library Building Arts Centre
7 Rust Avenue, Whangarei

Musicians

Natarani Witten – Hannah: Cello

Natarani has performed in widely in various orchestras, the Heartstrings Duo  (with Classical Guitar) and is now excited to return to performing the magnificent range of cello repertoire with piano. This follows her studying at Auckland University, the Trinity  College of Music, London, and the University of Canterbury. She holds a Master of Music degree in Performance Cello.

Natarani has also trained in the Suzuki method, enjoys teaching a wide range of students of all ages, and also has a string quartet available for concerts and events.

Elizabeth Lau: Piano

Elizabeth Lau is a collaborative pianist, double bassist, music director, and conductor, and holds a first-class honours Masters in Music degree in performance.

An enthusiastic educator, Elizabeth regularly presents masterclasses and workshops across New Zealand, with a focus on the New Zealand Suzuki Institutes. Elizabeth is also the founder of the Wariua Sinfonietta and the Wariua Youth Sinfonia—two orchestras committed to delivering charity concerts. On top of her busy schedule, she runs a private studio, teaching piano and double bass, as well as offering lessons at various schools across Auckland. With a strong belief in the transformative power of music, she strives to make a positive impact in the world through her work. She can be contacted at elizabethlau.music@gmail.com.

Programme 

Sammartini – Cello Sonata

Saint Saens Allegro – Apassionata

Schumann – Fantasy Pieces

Shostakovich Sonata in D-minor for Cello and Piano

Faure – Elegy

And we have a encore piece 🙂

also could add Bach Solo Cello Prelude or short piano piece, if we need it to be a bit longer.

Shostakovitch Cello Sonata, and a selection of short pieces such as  Schumann Fantasy Pieces, Saint Saens Allegro Apassionata  and Popper Tarentella.