Matthias Balzat: Joie de Vivre

Matthias Balzat: Joie de Vivre

Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber (University of Waikato)
Gate 2b, Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton
7:30pm - Friday 24 May 2024

Presented by: Opus Orchestra

Join us for a weekend of spectacular virtuosity and emotion with Opus Orchestra’s Matthias Balzat: Joie de vivre!. Witness the return of young cellist Matthias Balzat to Aotearoa, a homegrown talent celebrated for his virtuosity and passion. From his early days in the cello section of Opus Orchestra to winning the prestigious National Concerto Competition and international acclaim, Balzat's journey is a testament to his dedication and musical brilliance.

Programme:
Egmont Overture — Beethoven (1770 -1827)
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor Op. 46 — Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)
INTERVAL

Music for Johnny — Ross Harris (b. 1945)
Symphony No. 1 in C major — Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

Praise for Matthias Balzat:
“The music was in his body, his fingers and his brain as if it could be no other way. The cello seemed like an extension of his body and, for the first time any cares I had about the acoustic, the instrument, the work, the age of the player, or anything else, totally disappeared“ — Tony Ryan, Radio NZ

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