Photos form the Prelude to the Italian Festival Season in Auckland Concert

What a wonderful concert last night! We were treated to an outstanding performance by Luca Manghi, David Kelly, and Tobias Ringborg. 

The Programme was:

1. Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945):
Intermezzo and Easter Hymn from “Cavalleria Rusticana”

2. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)/Ernest Alder:
“La Bohème”: Trio for violin, flute and piano

3. Cesare Ciardi (1817-1877): Gran Concerto, Op. 129
Andante – Maestoso

4. Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840): Cantabile, Op. 17

5. Carlo Cammarota (1905-1990): Arioso e Fuga

6. Nino Rota (1911-1979): Trio for flute, violin and piano

The concert was followed by an Italian Aperitivo with Peroni Beer, Prosecco Borgo SanLeo and Aperol Spritz. 

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped on the night, and to our drink sponsors Prosecco Borgo SanLeo, Peroni and Aperol.