Programme 1997 – A Bit of a Do

MONTANA
presents

A Bit of a Do
in the Bay

in support of the

Hawke’s Bay Visual
and
Performing Arts Trust

The McDonald Winery
Saturday 22 February
1997
$1

Message from Montana Wines

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to The McDonald Winery, and to the inaugural ‘A Bit of A Do in The Bay’.

It has been said that the health of the arts in a society are indicative of the health of its civilisation. The arts often challenge us to look at the familiar with new eyes, keeping social attitudes from becoming moribund and thus keeping our society vital and alive whilst celebrating our diversity.

The connection between wine and the arts is as old as western civilisation itself. It is thus entirely appropriate that Montana, New Zealand’s leading winemaker, presents a festival of the visual and performing arts here in Taradale in the centenary year of The McDonald Winery.

Even more importantly, it is appropriate that the funds raised from this festival will go to the Hawke’s Bay Visual and Performing Arts Trust. This Trust is being set up to help further the careers of developing Hawke’s Bay artists and it is most gratifying to see the wonderful support being given to this project by the many talented artists here today from all over Hawke’s Bay.

It is with particular joy that we welcome the New Zealand Chamber Orchestra back to the Winery, together with our very special guest, Dame Malvina Major.

I hope you enjoy this festival of Hawke’s Bay talent and the NZCO concert to follow. Thank you for your support of the Hawke’s Bay Visual and Performing Arts Trust.

Peter Hubscher
Managing Director
MONTANA WINES LTD

MONTANA

CONTENTS

4   Programme of artists
5   Hawke’s Bay Opera
6   Cook Islands Community Cultural Group
7   ‘Dior’
8   Fetuao Samoan Youth Choir
9   Anne Bradley Dance Studio
10   Twin City Sounds
11   Jon Fletcher and Band
12   Napier Civic Choir
13   Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre
14   New Zealand Chamber Orchestra and soloists
15   Programme for NZCO concert

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PROGRAMME of ARTISTS

2.30 pm   Gates Open – Roving Entertainment
4.30 pm   Hawke’s Bay Opera
5.00 pm   Cook Islands Community Cultural Group
5.30 pm   Jazz Group – ‘Dior’
6.00 pm   Fetuao Samoan Youth Choir
6.30 pm   Anne Bradley Studio Contemporary Dance
6.45 pm   Twin City Sounds
7.15 pm   Jon Fletcher and Band
7.30 pm   Napier Civic Choir
8.00 pm   Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre
8.30 pm   New Zealand Chamber Orchestra with guests – Dame Malvina Major, Carmel Carroll & Amanda Winfield

Interval   Presentation of cheque to the Hawke’s Bay Visual & Performing Arts Trust.

10.30 pm   Concert Concludes

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HAWKE’S BAY OPERA

Artists:   Phillipa Reade (Mezzo soprano)
Joseph Christensen (Baritone)

Repetiteur:   Marie Stothart

Programme:   No More Talk of Darkness (Duet)   Phantom of the Opera LLOYD WEBBER

La ci darém (Duet)   Don Giovanni MOZART

Aria (Solo)   Phillipa Read [Reade]

Aria (Solo)   Joseph Christensen

Dunque io son (Duet)   Barber of Seville ROSSINI

Bess you is my Woman Now (Duet)   Porgy and Bess GERSHWIN

Contact:   Hawke’s Bay Opera
PO Box 803
Hastings

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Cook Islands Community Cultural Group

Formerly the Araura Cultural Group, this forty-eight person troupe has been performing in Hawke’s Bay since its inception in 1976. Ably led by dynamo Jane Poa. The Cook Islands Cultural Group will perform action songs and drum dances typical of Cook Islands community celebrations.

Artists:   Jane Poa, Poe Poa, Marthalina Poa, Matangaro Poa, Turia Ngauora, Mii Ngauora, Teokotai Mokotupu, Evelyn Howe, Kristine William, Koreen William, Penelope William, Arii Mokotupu, Mata Joel, Mere Joel, Teea Araia, Paiti Araia, Emmanuel Araia, Tata Wichman, Tu Wichman, Ernie Wichman, Jo Christine, Kuriri Ku, Uakea Joel, Tere Charlie, Makirai loane, Mark loane, Browning Tau, Doreen Joel, Parau Tupangaia, Ruth Tupangaia, Menema Ave, Josiah Ave, Dean Strickland, Louise Strickland, Jermaine Strickland, Trevor Strickland, Dane Strickland, Sam Ezekiela, Luella Ngauora, Benjamin William, Mabel Daniel, Iro Ezekiela, Jasmaine Takave, Merida Kavana, Joshua Tau, Tere Samuel, Tuakana Charlie, Opati Kavana, Tarita Charlie.

Contact:   Cook Islands Community Cultural Group
14 Birkenhead Crescent
Flaxmere
Hawke’s Bay

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‘Dior’

‘Dior’ are a sophisticated female vocal quartet of four immensely talented artists performing jazz, negro spirituals and popular songs.

Artists:
Viva Sahn,
Jane Pierard
Lynda Pipe
Clare Woodham

‘Dior’ is accompanied by top Hawke’s Bay musicians:
Kevin Watson (Guitar)
Paul du Fresne (Bass)
Gene Crarer (Drums)

‘Dior’s programme includes:
‘How High the Moon’, ‘Wade in the Water’ and ‘Vincent’.

Contact:   ‘Dior’
7 Douglas McLean Avenue
Napier

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Fetuao Samoan Youth Choir

Started in 1990, the Fetuao Youth Choir was originally founded as part of the music studies of a local trainee teacher. Since that time it has gone from strength to strength, providing enjoyment, training and self esteem for young Samoan and Pacific Island people aged from 5 to 25 years old. The Fetuao Youth Choir leader is the energetic local identity Olive Tanielu.

Fetuao’s programme will include:
Dances and action songs as well as choral repertoire

Artists:   Uilisone Tanielu, Sali Paulo, Afapana Mikasa, Clarence Williams, Amani Saioso, Malaefono Faileiua, Efaraima Alaelua, Samu Alaelua, Suasai Alaelua, Aleni Sali, Opeta Amani, Sam Williams, Alex Tulou,Tupu Tiue, Amosa Williams, Pule Mikasa, Seuseu Sali, Auvae Skelton, Sione Tanielu, Lele Amani, Tupai Willams, Faiva Alaeluo, Hawea Tomoana, Set Faalelei, Fuifui Taito, Dominie Koko, Suega Tanielu, Sami Koko, Alatoa Mulitalo, Aiga Folasa, Taufusi Folasa, Fauma Williams, Tofi Sao, Temu Williams, Emeli Tiue, Aifili Williams, Lise Willams, Samantha Failaua, Tifai Williams, Fetika Mikasa, Ula Skelton, Dess Amani, Laugutu Seiuli, Tumena Seiuli, Kueui Paulo, Frontina Sali, Misimoa Time, Lua Alaelua, Olive Tanielu, Anne Faalelei, Peter, Thelma Williams.

Helpers:   Pue Koko, Susana Faioso, Faagalo Folasa, Akata Alaelua, Laulu Tulau, Saunoa Tulou, Aneti Sao, Luella Ilalio

Contact:   Fetuao Samoan Youth Choir
617 Nelson Street North
Hastings

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Anne Bradley Dance Studio

Registered Royal Academy of Dancing Teachers, Anne Bradley and Rochelle Spense teach dance to young people in their Napier studio. The artists presenting today’s piece are from the Studio.

Artists:   Kylie Harris, Alice Sciascia, Natasha McCormack, Sharolyn Harris, Katrina Halliday, Andrea Donkin, Lauren Staff, Bronwyn Alexander

Programme:   ‘Emolve – the evolution of movement’
Choreographer:   Kylie Harris
Music:   Hans Zimmer, Lobo M., Carolus Hacquart, and C & C Music Factory.

Contact:   Anne Bradley Dance Studio
16 Wellesley Road
Napier

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Twin City Sounds

Twin City Sounds Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organisation for women promoting the art of four part harmony, barbershop style. At the national competitions held in Auckland June 1996, Twin City Sounds Chorus won 4th place overall and was also awarded the Most improved Chorus award.

Artists:   Shirley Allen, Jean Beaumont, Dorothy Bisley, Heather Blackwell, Betty Blades, Helen Blake, Joy Boston, Beulah Chenery, Rachel Coxhead, Cheryl Cunningham, Kate Fergusson, Jane Fisher, Evelyn Foster, Royala Goldfinch, Louise Hamilton, Flur Hickey, Peggy Hope, Beth Hurrey, Maria Krunic, Edith MacGibbon, Colleen McKay, Sylvia McKenna, Jane Marshall, Brenda Meads, Lana Morgan, Kathy Rongonui, Faith Round, Sue Seawright, Julie Tairua, Gill Tristram, Yvette Ulyatt, Anne van den Berg, Robyn Whitfield, Shirley Williams

WORDS/MUSIC
Programme:   Fun in just one lifetime   Frank Marzocco/Joe Liles (Arr Joe Liles)

Hine e Hine   Te Rangi Pai (Arr Norma Anderson)

Java Jive   Milton Drake/Ben Oakland (Arr Ann Minihan)

Lullaby of Broadway   Al Dubin/Harry Warren (Arr Joni Bescos)

Mood Indigo   Duke Ellington/Irving Mills Barney Bigard (Arr Bev Sellers)

On the road again   Willie Nelson

One moment in time   J Betts/A Hammond (Arr Bev Sellers)

Play a simple melody   Irving Berlin
Ezekiel Saw the Wheel (Traditional Spiritual)   (Arr Dot Calvin)

Contact:   Twin City Sounds
211 Frimley Avenue
Hastings

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Jon Fletcher

Talented and versatile new country singer Jon Fletcher needs little introduction to Hawke’s Bay audiences. Today Jon is accompanied by:
Richard Nicholson
Scotty Smith
Tony Parker
Peter Toner
Doug Fletcher

Jon will be performing some of his (and your!) favourite songs.

Contact:   Jon Fletcher
c/- 7 Douglas McLean Avenue
Napier

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NAPIER CIVIC CHOIR

It is thirty years since a civic choral group was formed in Napier, the first concert performed being the ‘Messiah’ in 1966. The choir performs three concerts a year as well as taking part in ‘Carols by Candlelight’, civic services, broadcasts and other special local events.

Artists:   Conductor:   Gary Bowler
Gay Appleman, Clair Barrie, Isobel Bluck, Betty Brooker, Lillian Chittenden, Anne Broadbent, Moyra Cox, Carole Crawford, Alison Hancock, Jennifer Harris, Margaret Hay, Eleanor Holmes, Alison-Mary Kelly, Jeanine Kennedy, Elizabeth Malan, Hilary Mountcastle, Phyllis Spackman, Christine Stratford, Margaret Thomas, Joan Whitehead, Valerie Williams, Desiree Yeoman, Shirley Bell, Gilliam Buckley, Jill Davidson, Shirley Hearn, Doris Jensen, Annetta Keys, Anne Lanigan, Barbara Morris, Elizabeth Murphy, Isobel O’Brien, Pamela Smith, Lynn Telenius, Helen Temple, Rose Ussher, Dulcie Weaver, Elizabeth Wellwood, Barbara Whincop, Helen Williams, Robin Barrand, Frank Bayford, George French, Tony Fullerton-Smith, Hans Jansen, Des Lanigan, Bruce McLeod, John Shadbolt, Margaret Sim, Earl Stevens, Maurice Berry, Frank Ennor, John Kennedy, Bruce McConnochie, Deryck Olsen, Neville Pearce, Mark Robertshawe, George Rogers, Jon Williams, Ken Yates, Colin Broadbent

Programme:
The Choir will perform a medley of popular melodies including tunes from Broadway greats.

Contact:   Napier Civic Choir
41 Fitzroy Road
Napier

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Kahurangi
NEW ZEALAND
MAORI DANCE
THEATRE TRUST

Founded in 1983 by Tama Huata of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe, Kahurangi is much sought after and internationally acclaimed for its dynamic shows with dazzling choreography and contagious energy. Their Maori works focus on bringing to life the traditional songs and dances of their people in a way that reveals the ‘Ihi’ or Life Force of the Maori culture.

Artists:   Seidy Naera, Pene Hati, Audrey Hohaia, Maku i te rangi Huata, Llanasa Peachey, Narelle Huata, Moana Munro, Jesamine Te Huia, Cheryl Pleydell, Te Maramatanga Paine, Elizabeth Spooner, Kororia Shelford, Ngatai Huata, Alicia Taylor, Wiremu Henry, Reno Ranga, Leon Harmer, Warren Wainohu, Wi Te Tau Huata, Kenneth Jones, Francis Flavell, Rapata Turner, Paul Tangaroa, Wi Derek Huata, Jemasin Te Huia, Ejay Gillies, Tania Robin, Arna-Maree Rollander

Programme:   Tu Ana (the production) portrays the ideal that through determination and persistence, success can be acheived [achieved].

Tu Ana (the song)
We tell the story of Tane’s journey to Te Toi O Nga Rangi to receive the baskets of knowledge.

Kautoki
Tane and his brothers debate as to whether their parents, Ranginui and Papatuanuku should be separated.

Unumia Te Waka
We enter into the forests – the domain of Tane Mahuta.

Tane Mahuta
After defeating his brother Whiro (the Lord of darkness) in battle, Tane triumphantly returns to his people, who celebrate the bringing of the baskets of knowledge.

Heretaunga
A song of acknowledgement to Heretaunga, and its people.

Hoea Ra/Nga Pepeha
Finale. Song of acknowledgement and thanks.

Contact:   Kahurangi
Maori Dance Theatre
PO Box 1368
Hastings

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New Zealand Chamber Orchestra

The New Zealand Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1987, its players being leading members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In the years since, it has established itself as New Zealand’s leading chamber orchestra; an ensemble of the highest quality, with a dedication to excellence. It performs without a conductor, directed from the first violin chair by Music Director Donald Armstrong.

Artists:   Donald Armstrong, Satomi Suzuki, Katherine Rowe, Elspeth Gray, Dean Major, Dianna Cochrane De Pena, Glenda Craven, Mable Wong, Rebecca Jackson, Vyvyan Yendoll, Philip Rose, Allan Chisholm, Vivien Chisholm, Chris Kane, Dale Gold, James Tibbles, John Taber, Martin Lee* Alison Jepson*, Carol Hohauser, Nicola Averill*, Dominic Groom, Ruth Brinkman*
*Courtesy of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin/Director   Donald Armstrong
Continuo/Director   James Tibbles
Soprano   Malvina Major
Soprano 2   Amanda Winfield
Mezzo   Carmel Carroll
Mandolin   Dean Major
Choir   Napier Cathedral Choir, Director Gary Bowler

The New Zealand Chamber Orchestra acknowledges the continuing and generous support of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board and Management.

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Programme:   Handel   Queen of Sheba, Overture

Vivaldi   Spring, from The Four Seasons, Summer from The Four Seasons
Soloist:   Donald Armstrong

Mozart   Non Mi Dir from Don Giovanni
Ach ich fuhl’s from The Magic Flute
Soloist:   Malvina Major

Handel   Let The Bright Seraphim, from Samson
Soloist:   Malvina Major
Let the Celestial Concerts Unite Choir

Interval

Vivaldi   Mandolin Concerto
Soloist:   Dean Major

Purcell   When I am Laid in Earth
Soloist:   Carmel Carroll

Lehar   Vilia from Paganini
Malvina Major and Choir

Love Lives Forever, from Paganini arr D Gomm,
Malvina Major & Choir

Vivaldi   Gloria
Malvina Major, Amanda Winfield, Carmel Carroll, Choir

Contact:   The New Zealand
Chamber Orchestra
PO Box 6640
Te Aro
Wellington

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