As part of the CSO ambassador programme, our orchestra music students are invited to attend a rehearsal in the Transitional Cathedral on Wednesday, June 21st from 10.30-11.30 or 12-1pm to watch the CSO rehearsing "The Hero" concert.
Info at http://cso.co.nz/concert-the_hero-59

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 op. 73 E flat major
Haapamäki Signature
Beethoven Symphony No. 8 op. 93 F major

Beethoven's 5th piano concerto was the last concerto he completed. It is dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph, a fervent admirer of Beethoven's music, a generous benefactor and close friend. It was the only piano concerto not to be performed in public by Beethoven, who was finding performing increasingly difficult due to the deterioration of his hearing.

Premiered in 1811, the concerto quickly gained the nick name 'Emperor' in recognition of its grand and noble gestures and stately character. Performing this extraordinary work, we are delighted to welcome pianist Henry Wong Doe.

Sampo Haapamäki is one of the new generation of Finnish composers. In 2004 he won the Gaudeamus Prize for his piece Signature, an award considered to be the most prestigious in international composition circles. Characterised by a powerful rhythmic energy, Signature places considerable virtuosic demands upon the performers.

Beethoven's 8th symphony was completed during the summer of 1812. Perhaps influenced by the season, this symphony is considered the most lighthearted and humorous of all his symphonic compositions. It maintains a delicate balance throughout of grace, richness and exhuberance.

There is also an opportunity to attend the CSO Beethoven Hero Concert on Sunday, 25 May at 2.30pm at Charles Luney Auditorium (St Margaret's). We have LIMITED tickets to give away and only go to people signed up by May 12th.

Transport to the rehearsal will be bus or parent transport (there would be a cost for bus).
Transport to the concert would be the responsibility of the student.