Richard Hore Concert 26th June 2011

What a super concert! Richard Hore came, played and conquered the hearts of all those present. Richard played sessions in both half of the concert on the Technics GA3 organ, the Clavinova, and, the specially shipped-in Roland Atelier AT800 organ. Such a variety of styles and arrangements played to perfection as always with Richard. Delyse put on a wonderful supper which was well appreciated by all present as were the three great raffle prizes: wine; steak knives set; and, ornate ceramic liqueur vessels.
A big thank you to the Committee and helpers on the door and kitchen. Also, a big thank you to Music Planet Taharoto Road, Takapuna for allowing us to use the magnificent Roland Atelier AT800 organ. And of course, an extra special thank you to Richard Hore for flying from Christchurch to give the concert in the face of adversity in the form of earthquakes and ash clouds!

 

  

  

  

Coffee Day 20th June 2011

Everybody who braved the winter showers to share the day at Delyse's home seemed to thoroughly enjoy the music, company and wonderful lunch. Gordon brought his Korg Pa3X keyboard and Michael Bramley his Yamaha PSR-910 keyboard, and so, with Delyse's Clavinova available there was plenty of choice of instrument to have a go on if desired. All in all, a very pleasant way to spend the penultimate shortest day of the year.

  

                                                                                                                                                       
          

   

Club Night 7th June 2011

A near full house shared a wonderful evening of music presented by our very talented members together with a 7 year old future virtuoso pianist! Starting with some great arrival music from John Beales on his Korg Pa500 keyboard. Followed by: Michael Bramley; Cindy Yang (7 year old guest); and, Dorothy Waddel on the Clavinova. Then, Yvonne Moller played her Korg Pa1X, followed by Warren Levick on the Clavinova.

To start the second-half, Roy Steen and Peter Jackson worked together with Roy playing the Clavinova and GA3 organ and Peter playing his Korg Pa1X keyboard. Peter mixed playing the keyboard with some great singing and hilarious jokes! The finale was given over to Takashi Iida who brought his wonderful Yamaha Electone D-Deck two manual keyboard to entertain us with 6 amazing arrangements (full orchestration) with a mixture of well known easy listening pieces and some beautiful contemporary Japanese ballads. All in all, a terrific evening of variety and talented musicianship.

A big thank you to Philippa Zink and Sylvia Riddel for doing an excellent job on door duties. Also, thanks to the Committee for making the evening run so smoothly. The two raffle prizes were won by two visitors: Dennis (pot plant); and, Laurie Conder (bottle of white wine).