Christopher's Classics at The Piano Presents
'Absolutely Bold and Brilliant' - Amici Ensemble with Simon Brew

Our season opener is absolutely bold and brilliant! Donald Armstrong and Amici Ensemble have been entertaining New Zealand audiences for over 25 years, bringing their signature flair and artistry to every performance. Not afraid to present the strikingly fresh with the familiar favourites, Amici Ensemble join saxophonist Simon Brew for an eclectic programme that is equal parts refined and quirky. Come for the melodies of Mozart and Piazzolla, stay for the humour and rhythmic charm of music by American composers Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Russell Peterson.

Russell Peterson Quintet for Alto Saxophone and Strings
Max Richter On the Nature of Daylight
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Quintet for Alto Saxophone and Strings
W.A. Mozart String Quartet K.590
Astor Piazzolla The Four Seasons, Winter and Spring

Donald Armstrong violin
Anna van der Zee violin
Alexander McFarlane viola
Andrew Joyce cello
Simon Brew saxophone