Classical music fans are in for a treat this month as three events come to the Cambridge Autumn Festival.
Orchestras Central’s March 23-24 programme starts with Comfortable Classical.
Joshua Kirk conducts the orchestra. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
Catherine Gibson
Orchestra Centre chair Catherine Gibson says of the concert: “We’re throwing out the rule book”.
“Sometimes at a classical concert it’s easy to feel there are a lot of unspoken rules and that the music should be enjoyed in a certain way,” she said.
“But our Comfortable Classical experience is all about creating a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere, where you can move to the music, sing along, or maybe even draw what you hear.”
There will be a candlelight concert with the New Zealand musicians, Andrew Beer (violin), Luca Manghi (flute) and Samuel Brough (bassoon) presenting Vivaldi by Candlelight.
Rounding out the classical weekend, the Youth Orchestra Waikato will present a programme of orchestral classics and contemporary favourites.
Cello soloist Kiera Sullivan pictured during the concert. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
Youth Orchestra of Waikato perform at Cambridge Town Hall last year. Photo: Richard Lummus.
