Seven programmes. Four locations. One journey. Join us for an intimate exploration of classical music and nature in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. With internationally renowned artists standing side-by-side with Aotearoa's finest musicians, the programme is further enhanced by a range of free events and performances.
Backed by unparalleled lake and mountain views, Barroco explore themes of nature, beauty, and our human connection with the world around us as told by Baroque composers. The programme also features the world premiere of John Psathas' double cello string quartet, commissioned for this year's AWE Festival. During a free event, John Psathas will present his music and discussed his new composition
Programme:
Georg Philipp Telemann Ouverture-Suite in A Major for Strings & Basso continuo TWV 55:A1
John Psathas The Jagged Stone for double cello string quintet, AWE 2025 Commission
George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso in a minor, opus. 6, no. 4 HWV 322, HWV 322
Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
Pietro Locatelli Concerto Grosso in c minor, opus 1, no. 11
Festival Artists
Benjamin Baker, Justine Cormack, Jordan Brooks, Marike Kruup, Anthony Marwood & Sarah Lee (AWE Scholar) - Violin
Yura Lee, Serenity Thurlow & Tal Amoore (AWE Associate Scholar) - Viola
Andrew Joyce & James Bush - Cello
Annabella Zilber - Bass
Erin Helyard - Harpsichord
