Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Community Music Day at Knightsbridge Village 21st March 2017

A great day was had by one and all at the sumptuous Knightsbridge Village Main Lounge and Dining Rooms. We were kindly hosted by resident and Club Committee member, Margaret Black. A great setting for some wonderful music played by our members on their personal keyboards or on the Village's lovely Kawai grand piano. We had a scrumptious a-la-carte lunch from the cafeteria whilst being entertained by Errol Storey playing very nice background music.


A big thank you to our Events Manager, Diane Lyons, and our host, Margaret Black, for organizing the Community Day. We appreciate the Management’s permission to allow us to enjoy the wonderful surroundings and entertain the residents and our members for a memorable musical day.

The Photos:

Rob Powell playing the Village's Kawai grand piano. Barbara Powell playing her Yamaha Tyros 5. Photo courtesy of Diane Lyons.

Errol Storey playing the Village's Kawai grand piano. Claude Moffat playing the Village's Kawai grand piano.

Kay Boyes playing the Village's Kawai grand piano. Peter Longbottom playing his Korg Pa600. Photo courtesy of Diane Lyons.

Club Treasurer, Mary Elvin, playing the Village's Kawai grand piano. Club Secretary, Delyse Whorwood, and Committee member, Margaret Black, happily manning the Club Desk to issue raffle tickets and Club information. Photo courtesy of Diane Lyons.

Residents and Club members enjoying lunch to great background music provided by Errol Storey. Photo courtesy of Diane Lyons.

Taka Iida's brand new Yamaha Electone Stagea keyboard.

Taka Iida gave a mini-concert on his new Stagea keyboard to raptuous applause. Taka Iida playing his new Stagea whilst three of his admirers watch-on intently!

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Club Night 7th March 2017

AGM's are a necessary evil in a Club but also a chance to catch-up on the financial health of the Club and review the prior year's exciting events.

After the AGM, we were thrilled to welcome our youngest members, Phoebe Zhang and Hana Tani, to play some classical pieces for us and very nice they were too! After the raffle and a refreshments break, we were thrilled and honoured to welcome back to the Club, Reiko Noda, from Japan. On this trip Reiko was accompanied by her husband Yuzumi Noda and what a charming couple they are. Reiko crammed-in seven pieces for us with a lovely balance between the classics and modern ballads. What a wonderfully talented and charming pianist! Reiko and husband had to leave early for a 4 am plane to Queenstown and we hope they enjoy the beautiful sights and scenery that New Zealand has to offer.
After Reiko played, we were delighted to have Pam Rea play for us on her Korg Pa900 and followed by Warren Levick on the Clavinova CVP-509.
I think the reasonable sized audience went away well pleased with all the wonderful music and fun.

The Videos: 

Reiko Noda from Japan giving a mini-concert at the Club on 7th March 2017. Reiko is playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509.

Phoebe Zhang playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

Hana Tani playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

Pam Rea playing her Korg Pa900 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

Warren Levick playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on Club Night 7th March 2017.

 The Photos:

Our Secretary, Delyse Whorwood, busy scribing as President, Gordon Sutherland conducts the AGM. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Phoebe Zhang playing the Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Hana Tani playing the Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Pam Rea playing her Korg Pa900. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Warren Levick playing the Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Taka Iida dueting with Reiko Noda. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Our guest artist, Reiko Noda, all the way from Japan. Reiko visited NZ last year at about the same time of year and we are privileged to have her play for us again. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Our guest artist, Reiko Noda, all the way from Japan. Reiko visited NZ last year at about the same time of year and we are privileged to have her play for us again. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Our guest artist, Reiko Noda, all the way from Japan. Reiko visited NZ last year at about the same time of year and we are privileged to have her play for us again. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Our guest artist, Reiko Noda, all the way from Japan. Reiko visited NZ last year at about the same time of year and we are privileged to have her play for us again. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

President, Gordon Sutherland, presented our guest artist from Japan, Reiko Noda, with a bouquet especially prepared by our Events Manager, Diane Lyons. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Husband of our guest artist, Yuzumi Noda to the left and Reiko Noda in centre and Taka Iida on the right. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

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