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  • 01 December 2011

     

    SWEDISH MEZZO: Anne Sofie von Otter performed with the Vector Wellington Orchestra at Wellington Town Hall.

    As one would expect, the hall was very full for the much awaited appearance in Wellington of the great Swedish mezzo Anne Sofie von Otter, and they were not disappointed. She sang seven of Canteloube's Songs of the Auvergne beautifully.

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  • 01 December 2011

     

    Vector Wellington Orchestra has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Adán E. Tijerina.

    He will take over from Diana Marsh, who has headed the orchestra’s administration for the past two years.

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  • 01 December 2011

     

    By , November 18, 2011

    Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (Debussy); Songs from Chants d’Auvergne (Canteloube); Symphonie fantastique (Berlioz)

    Anne Sophie von Otter  with the Vector Wellington Orchestra under Marc Taddei

    Town Hall

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  • 18 November 2011

    Vector Wellington Orchestra’s 2012 season marks the start of a new era for the orchestra. As before, the core of its identity rests in its four subscription concerts, its education and outdoor concerts, and its support for the capital’s opera, ballet and choral performances. But behind the scenes, the VWO is taking a strong stance towards encouraging new talent and strengthening Wellington’s arts infrastructure through its links with other arts organisations.

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  • 31 October 2011

    ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER

    Friday 18 November
    Wellington Town Hall, 7.30pm

    Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
    Canteloube:  Chants d'Auvergne
    Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique

    Anne Sofie von Otter, Mezzo Soprano

    Tickets from Ticketek

    Adult $53 - $68
    Child $15

    World renowned mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter will sing with Vector Wellington Orchestra on Friday, November 18. Her appearance with the orchestra has been anticipated as the highlight of an outstanding year of music.

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  • 13 September 2011

    Released: Capital Times 14-20 September 2011

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  • 12 September 2011

    Diana Marsh has announced her resignation as General Manager of Vector Wellington Orchestra after two years in the role.

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  • 12 September 2011

    The Dominion Post
    Tuesday 13/9/2011
    Page: 7
    Section: Arts
    Region: Wellington Circulation: 84,047
    Type: Metro
    Size: 190.62 sq.cms.
    Frequency: MTWTF--

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  • 11 September 2011

    Commemoration by John Adams presented by the Vector Wellington Orchestra

    By Peter Mechen, September 11, 2011
    Vector Wellington Orchestra’s John Adams 9/11 Commemoration
    BEETHOVEN - Symphony No.5 in C Minor
    MOZART - Piano Concerto No.25 in C Major
    ADAMS - On the Transmigration of Souls

    Orpheus Choir, Wellington / Choristers of the Cathedral of St.Paul, Wellington / Wellington Girls’ College Teal Voices
    Diedre Irons (piano)
    Vector Wellington Orchestra
    Marc Taddei (conductor)

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  • 04 September 2011

    Vector Wellington Orchestra musical director Marc Taddei has named Chris Gendall as the 2011 Composer in Residence. The residency will culminate in a major commission to be performed by the VWO in our 2012 season.

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