Sibelius & Grieg
The year 2020 forced the whole planet Earth to be in lockdowns due to the global pandemic caused by the novel-coronavirus “Covid-19”. For months, busy streets of world went silent and concert halls were empty. However, few countries including New Zealand have managed to keep the ‘Covid-19’ contained relatively and hence allowing performing arts to resume. It is this time when conductor, Jason Bae founded the Afflatus Ensemble in 2021 with a single purpose of presenting music back to communities and concert halls with new young talented musicians from New Zealand.
This will be the launching concert by the Afflatus Ensemble with works by Sibelius and Grieg.
Program
Sibelius - Andante festivo
Sibelius - Rakastava
Grieg - 2 Elegiac Melodies, Op.34
Grieg - Holberg Suite Op.40
* This concert is proudly supported by Crown Range Cellar Wines - the winner of 2015 prestigious Pinot Noir Trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.