DAF 22 - Olveston at Six, 'Campfire to Music Room Hearth'

Olveston at Six continues the tradition of intimate chamber music concerts in the drawing room of the Theomin family home. The series presents some of Dunedin's finest professional musicians alongside guest artists from further afield.

The series is created for the festival by Tom McGrath. Since returning from Germany in 2003, he has performed as soloist and collaborative pianist throughout New Zealand. He joined the staff of the School of the Performing Arts of Otago in 2004.

Campfire to Music Room Hearth

Dvořák Zigeunerlieder op.55
Piano Quintet in A major op.81

Dunedin musicians join forces in the fiery and heartfelt music of Dvořák, including one of the best-loved masterpieces of romantic chamber music alongside a set of his dazzling songs.

Claire Barton – mezzosoprano
Tessa Petersen & France Christian Farrow – violins
Ben Pinkney – viola
Heleen du Plessis – cello
John Van Buskiri – piano