DUNEDIN CONCERTO COMPETITION FINALISTS CONCERT – MAY 7th 7:30PM – DUNEDIN TOWN HALL

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The Finalists Concert of the Dunedin Concerto Competition in partnership with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and the Dunedin Youth Orchestra (DYO) is here with three young musicians, Abhinath Berry (piano), Boudewijn Keenan(cello) and Rose Stevenson (violin), our finalists. We celebrate their incredible talents in the Dunedin Town Hall, conducted by Peter Adams.

The DYO performs the beauty and drama of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and McLeod’s Little Symphony, contrasted with some lively dance music by Grieg, Dvorak and Kodaly in the first half of the concert. The DSO, with some DYO members in its ranks, accompanies the finalists in the second half of the concert, performing Liszt’s Totentanz (piano), Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto and Baber’s Violin Concerto.

Wonderful music brilliantly played, and three talented and aspiring young soloists. A celebration of our musical youth not to be missed accessible at affordable ticket prices! Free entrance to primary and secondary school children.

Ticket Prices – General Admission (Service Fees will apply)
Available through Ticketmaster and Regent Theatre :

ADULTS – $25
CONCESSION – $20
STUDENTS – $15
PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN – FREE .

AUDREY REID COMPOSITION PRIZE

Entries are now welcomed for the 2021 Audrey Reid Composition Prize. The competition is open to any young composers, not just those in the DYO. All applicants must be under the age of 25 and live in Southland or Otago. The winner receives a $1000 cash prize and the DYO will perform their composition at our semester two concert. The closing date is Tuesday June 1st. Click here for further information and the rules of the competition.