Michelle Velvin is a harpist, composer and teacher living in Wellington, New Zealand. She has a special interest in writing harp music and performing New Zealand compositions. (Please find biography here)
Please enquire about starting harp lessons, or enquire about harp music to set the atmosphere at your upcoming wedding or event. UPCOMING CONCERTS 2024 6 October Orchestra Wellington Big Bash 7-8 October NZSO Emerging Artists Saturday 12 Oct In the Shallows Paekakariki Details TBC 9-13 October Orchestra Wellington Trombone and Harp "Play Me a Story" library tour Details TBC Friday 18 October Wellington Jazz Festival Details here Lucien Johnson has been described as “a saxophonist of the highest repute” (Giles Peterson, BBC). His music has taken him around the globe, touring and performing in the USA, Brazil, Europe, China, Japan, Haiti and India. His last two albums Wax//Wane and Ancient Relics have received rave reviews in the international press with France Musique calling them “bewitching and astonishing” and London Jazz News describing them as “mystical, a touch retro and increasingly spellbinding”. Winner of the 2021 Apra Amcos Best Jazz Composer and the 2018 Arts Foundation Friedlander Residency in New York, Johnson has been one of the land’s most imaginative music creators in a career spanning over two decades. He is joined by a stellar cast of musicians: Jonathan Crayford - piano Michelle Velvin - harp William Ricketts - vibraphone Tom Callwood - double bass Cory Champion - drums Saturday 19 October 3pm Solo Harp - Jazz Fest Concert Te Awe Library Details here An afternoon of Jazz Harp, originals & covers. Michelle Velvin is a harpist, composer and teacher living in Wellington. For this special Jazz Festival solo performance she will be including some jazz charts by UK Harpist Amanda Whiting, her Paekākāriki Blues original piece, and some covers. She has performed as part of all New Zealand's major orchestras and performs regularly with both the NZSO and Orchestra Wellington, as well as many chamber music ensembles. She has worked with artists as diverse as Mara TK, Cory Champion, Lucien Johnson and Deva Mahal, and since 2021 has been in the duo Tamira Pūoro, featuring her harp alongside Ruby Solly's taonga pūoro and cello. October Ballet Season Mendelson- Midsummer Nights Dream 31 October Private event 5-6 November NZSO Todd 15-16 November NZSO LERA AUERBACH: Icarus BARTÓK: Concerto for Orchestra 22-23 November NZSO HOLST: The Planets, Op. 32 29 November Ceremony of Carols Wellington Cathedral Details TBC 7 December Orchestra Wellington Britten War Requiem |
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