AWE Festival 2022 - Sei Solo

AWE FESTIVAL 2022: Oct 8-16

At the World’s Edge is a classical music festival inspired by its roots in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. With spectacular sounds against majestic scapes, experience chamber music in New Zealand alongside internationally renowned musicians, lifelong enthusiasts, and curious adventurers alike.

Spanning six enchanting programmes across Central Otago, the At the World’s Edge Festival offers a journey that will ignite the senses, inspire the soul, and imprint upon you the stirring sound of music, old and new. With each performance offering waypoints that explore the contrast between solitude and togetherness, be inspired by the process of creativity in the musical landscape with the best of chamber music in NZ. Some moments simply need to be experienced yourself.

Spanning two weekends this October, experience captivating live music events in Wānaka, Cromwell, and Queenstown with the best of chamber music in New Zealand.

SEI SOLO is the fourth of six interlinked programmes within the AWE Festival 2022. With enchanting music from Festival Artists Benjamin Baker and Maciej Kułakowski, enjoy an intimate performance that includes Cloudy Bay fine wine and relaxed dining. There will also be an eye-opening discussion with Gareth Farr, this year’s Composer in Residence.

PROGRAMME:
Bach and Penderecki, for solo cello
Bach and Gareth Farr, Wakatipu for solo violin
Duos for violin and cello

FESTIVAL ARTISTS:
Benjamin Baker: AWE Artistic Director (NZ/UK) - Violin
Maciej Kulakowski (Poland) – Cello
Gareth Farr (NZ) – Composer in Residence