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Michelle Velvin
HARPIST COMPOSER TEACHER

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
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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 
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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
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21 January 2023
Private event​


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Find our new album 'Feather Spines' on Bandcamp now.
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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
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Duo Eolienne at Moon 20 December 2020 Michelle Velvin & Genevieve Davidson
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Duo Eolienne at Moon 30 May 2021 Genevieve Davidson Saxophone and Michelle Velvin Harp

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