May be of interest to CANZ members in Wellington:

VECTOR WELLINGTON ORCHESTRA LISTING

CONCERT OF REMEMBRANCE – 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF KRISTALLNACHT
Sunday 9 November, Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm

‘Kristallnacht’ or Night of Broken Glass refers to 9 November 1938 when organised anti-Jewish riots began in Germany and Austria. Vector Wellington Orchestra begins the world-wide commemorations of this significant event.

The VWO will play Brahms’ German Requiem and Israeli composer Boris Pigovat’s poignant Holocaust Requiem, written in remembrance of his grandparents and aunt – victims of the Babiy Yar massacre. Pigovat is making a special trip to New Zealand to be present for the performance.

BRAHMS Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem)
BORIS PIGOVAT The Holocaust Requiem

Marc Taddei – Conductor
Donald Maurice – Viola
Jenny Wollerman – Soprano
Jared Holt – Baritone

Orpheus Choir – Michael Fulcher, Music Director

Tickets from Ticketek 0800 842 538 (Service fee will apply)

For more information please see www.wellingtonorchestra.co.nz