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Natasha Manowitz will play flute and Cindy Xia on the piano for this special evening performance by these talented musicians.

Program:
1. La Flute De Pan Op. 15 Jules Mouquet
I. Pan and the Shepherds
II. Pan and the Birds
III. Pan and the Nymphs
2. Flute Sonatine, “Dialogue Between Wind and Snow” Gao Ping
3. Four Souvenirs - Paul Schoenfield
I. Samba
II. Tango
III. Tin Pan Alley
IV. Square Dance
INTERVAL
4. Selections from Op. 72 Norwegian folk dances (piano solo)
5. Romanian Folk Dances – Bela Bartok (piano solo)
I. Der Tanz mit dem Stabe Stick Dance
II. Braul Sash Dance
III. Tanz aus Butschum Dance from Bucsum
IV. Rumanische Polka Romanian Polka
V. Schnell Tanz Fast Dance
6. Orange Dawn – Ian Clarke
7. Sonatina for Flute and Piano Eldin Burton
I. Allegretto grazioso
II. Andantino sognando
III. Allegro giocoso; quasi fandango

About Natasha Manowitz: I grew up in Dunedin, where I played in various orchestras and chamber music groups. I moved to Auckland in order to continue my studies in music, and have since gained a Bachelor of Music in performance. I have travelled with the Auckland Youth Orchestra to the Young Euro Classic festival in Berlin, Germany 2012. I also have an interest in Gypsy and Klezmer music.

About Cindy Xia: Originally from Wellington, she was a part of the Wellington Youth Sinfonietta Orchestra for four years. In 2009 Cindy performed in the World Premier of 'Take Flight' at the NZ School of Music and competed in the Michael Monaghan Concerto Competition. Cindy attained DipABRSM in piano performance in 2010. Cindy is passionate about music education and music in communities. Cindy is a current holder of a University of Auckland Scholarship and holds three Top in Class Awards from the university with two in music education.

Location

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra