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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 2022
Saturday 2 July DSO Holst- The Planets Wednesday 6 July St Marks Lower Hutt Michelle Velvin - Solo harp lunchtime concert Saturday 9 July Maorilands Festival - Otaki Friday 15 July Mulled Wine concert Bridget Douglas (principal flute with NZSO) & Michelle Velvin (Harp) Anzac Hall, Featherston, Friday 15 July from 6 - 7 PM 23-24 July Classical on Cuba Flow Trombone, Voice and Harp Kalaidescope of sound Introducing "Flow", a new ensemble made up of members from Orchestra Wellington! "Flow" are ready to draw on the mental state of deep immersion that enables art in all forms. Their diverse set will range from baroque bangers such as Caldara's "Dio Qual Sia", to Pete Maunder's Songs, that use texts by New Zealand female poets. Expect kalaidescopic sound from the trombone, harp and soprano voice. Saturday, July 23rd, 12:30pm Southern Cross Saturday, July 23rd, 01:45pm Southern Cross Saturday, July 23rd, 03:00pm Southern Cross The New Cuba Street Suite Classical on Cuba is proud to present the work of Lucien Johnson, Salina Fisher, Arjuna Oakes, Umar Zakaria and Jess Deacon. Hear the following poems set to music: 'How to live with mammals' by Ash Davida Jane "How I Speak" by Khadro Mohamed, from her book “We’re All Made Of Lightning” Peter Bland, entitled "Mad Joy", "Desire" and "Driving Home" Text by Jess Deacon ‘Sonnet with particles of gold’ from Magnolia 木蘭 by Nina Mingya Powles Expect a 30 minute set of music of all different styles and colours. Come and celebrate the culture of Cuba Street with this new collaborative project! Saturday, July 23rd, 05:45pm City Gallery Adam Auditorium Saturday, July 23rd, 07:00pmCity Gallery Adam Auditorium Saturday, July 23rd, 08:15pm City Gallery Adam Auditorium Duo Eolienne Saxophone and Harp Mystical harp and saxophone Presenting one of Pōneke's most magical duos, Duo Eolienne! Featuring Michelle Velvin on Harp and Genevieve Davidson on Saxophone, Duo Eolienne share contemporary music that combines the lyrical tendencies of the Harp and Saxophone. On this stop of your classical crawl, celebrate contemporary works by female composers, including Gillian Whitehead, Rebecca Clarke and Anne-Marie Mimet. The Duo will also perform a special piece by Pōneke based composer Glen Downie, 'A Surrealist's Holiday'. Sunday, July 24th, 02:30pm Bartley + Company Art Sunday, July 24th, 03:45pm Bartley + Company Art 13 - 14 August DSO Wednesday 17 August Chamber music ensemble concert Details TBC Wednesday 24 August St Marks Lower Hutt Lunchtime Concert Series Flute and Harp Michelle Velvin and Anna Prassanan 25 August Private event August 2022 Royal NZ Ballet - Cinderella Orchestra Wellington Saturday 10 September Orpheus Choir - Brahms Requiem Orchestra Wellington Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem, op.45 Brahms - Gesänge für Frauernchor, op.17 NEW DATE 18-20th September East meets West Orchestra Wellington Sunday 23 October Joyful and Defiant Details TBC October 2022 NZ Opera Season – Macbeth Orchestra Wellington Wednesday 9 November Stroma 18-19 November NZSO Saturday 3 December Subs 6 - Faust Orchestra Wellington Schumann - Scenen aus Goethes “Faust” NEW DATE 19-11 December Ihitai‘Avei’A (Star Navigator) Orchestra Wellington More to come... 2023 21 January 2023 Private event |
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Photo by Von Photography
Flute - Anna Prasannan Harp - Michelle Velvin
Live recording from the concert at Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 2021 July 24th Flute - Anna Prasannan Harp - Michelle Velvin
Live recording from the concert at Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 2021 July 24th 
Duo Eolienne at Moon
20 December 2020
Michelle Velvin & Genevieve Davidson
Duo Eolienne at Moon 30 May 2021
Genevieve Davidson Saxophone and Michelle Velvin Harp
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