Victoria
University of Wellington will begin a new event series in the historic Hunter
Council Chamber next month bringing together the imaginative and creative
talent of New Zealand’s creative capital.
The
first Hunter Gathering on 6 April will have performances of Ravel by the Te Kōkī Trio,
a reading by poet Chris Price, and an introduction to the art in the Hunter
Council Chamber. There will also be an opportunity to talk with the performers.
Victoria
University Pro Vice-Chancellor, Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor
Jennifer Windsor says she is delighted to join Te Kōki New Zealand School of
Music in hosting the first event.
“It
will be a kaleidoscope of music, creative writing, art, history and critical
thought.”
The Te Kōkī Trio is an in-residence ensemble at the
New Zealand School of Music, and features pianist Jian Liu, cellist Inbal
Megiddo and violinist Martin Riseley.
Chris Price will read from her latest collection of
poetry, Beside Herself.
Adam Art Gallery Director Christina Barton will
give a talk on the art in the Hunter Council Chamber referencing the historic
stained glass window and an artwork by Richard Killeen.
What: The Hunter
Gathering
When: 6–7:15pm,
Wednesday 6 April, followed by a mix-and-mingle until 8pm
Where: Victoria
University Hunter Council Chamber, Hunter Building
Cost: $25 including a
complimentary glass of wine. Tickets can be purchased through Eventfinda.
For
more information, visit http://www.nzsm.ac.nz/events/upcoming-events/the-hunter-gathering
or contact Chris Wilson on 04-463 9498, 021 0525 300 or chris.wilson@vuw.ac.nz.
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