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Cathy Irons (violin) and Mark Wilson (piano) will explore the spirit and passion of violin music in an exciting concert featuring gypsy-inspired music, virtuoso show pieces and also a little mellow jazz.

Programme includes: 
Sarasate Zigeunerweisen; 
Kreisler Prelude and Allegro; 
Elgar La Caprieuse; 
Essek Ungarish; 
Monti Czardas; 
All the Things You Are; 
Sweet Georgia Brown; 
...and more.

Cathy Irons is an established violinist, touring South Island regularly as a performer and teacher. She performs in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and in recitals, often as part of the string trio Tres Cordes and also in her Classical Jazz Quartet. She has broadcast regularly on Radio New Zealand Concert, Plains FM and on television. She performed recently in Christchurch's IceFest and was the violinist in a production by the Court Theatre. She is also the Outreach and Education Co-ordinator for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Mark Wilson is a Queenstown icon. He can’t imagine his life without music. Mark started playing piano at the age of five when he was boarding at the School for the Blind. “At that school, everybody learned a musical instrument, and music was an essential part of the curriculum. I just took to it like a duck to water and found that I had an affinity for it.”

Later he learned music Braille, took exams and theory through the Royal School of Music, and did a degree in piano at Auckland University. Mark accompanies singers and other musicians; is a band member, playing at bars, weddings and conferences; and teaches the jazz group at the local high school. He also devotes time to composing.

General admission: $5.00

Location

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery