“Cellists of Otago celebrates Bach in Dunedin”
Cellists of Otago is a Dunedin based cello choir comprised of a combination of 16 cellists from the University of Otago, Southern Sinfonia, High Schools and the community under the direction of Heleen du Plessis (Executant lecturer of Cello, University of Otago).
The group strives to share the profound beauty and unique sound of many cellos playing together with society as part of an enriching component of daily social life, culture, tradition and social cohesion. They contribute to the growth, education and development of cellists especially in Dunedin and Otago.
The performance of Cellists of Otago will be the first in the world to start the Bach in the Subways celebrations!
Programme:
Cellists of Otago with soloists Heleen du Plessis (cello), Nick Cornish (saxophone/oboe) Trevor Coleman (piano) and George Chittenden (organ)
Toccata and Fugue in d George Chittenden
Air on a G string: Nick Cornish saxophone, Trevor Coleman, piano & Heleen du Plessis cello
Adagio from Bach-Marcello Oboe concerto, Heleen du Plessis, cello, Nick Cornish oboe, George Chittenden, organ
Bach Suite nr 1, Heleen du Plessis cello
Cellists of Otago: Wachet auf, Bist du bi mir & Cello Song
8 cellos: David Murray, Elaine Wilden, Heleen, Anna Petersen, Peter Lee, Zoe Luo, Zuri Burns, Sean Stenhouse: Fughetta & Chorale de Bach
Jesu meine Freude, Nick Cornish Saxophone, Trevor Coleman piano
Adagio from Double concerto for violins arranged for cello and saxophone, Nick Cornish saxophone, Heleen du Plessis, cello, George Chittenden piano/organ
Other individual cello performances and smaller ensembles will take place during the day at the Wall Street Mall, Meridian Mall, public allies, Octagon, Dunedin Hospital and Toitū Otago Settlers museum.“Cellists of Otago celebrates Bach in Dunedin”