A varied entertainment at St Peter’s Hall

By Gilbert Haisman

Riddles plus a fiddle, a music, theatre and literary show in two parts, is being staged

~ in St Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki

~ from 5.00 to 6.30 pm on Sunday 30 April.

First on will be recital by Martin Riseley of works for solo violin by Bach, Paganini and Cresswell.

Then the main bill is Tell Me My Name, a staged performance of new riddles by poet Bill Manhire, directed by Sara Brodie.

Tickets only  $20 through Eventfinder or at Paekakariki Fruit Supply.

The talented Martin Riseley

Martin Riseley, one of New Zealand’s most distinguished musicians.  Martin has performed as soloist and concertmaster with leading orchestras in the USA, Canada and Great Britain, and in chamber groups with Yo Yo Ma and many other well-known performers.

He is currently Associate Professor and Head of String, Violin and Orchestra at the New Zealand School of Music. Martin will perform three works for solo violin: Preludio and Gavotte in E by J.S. Bach; Variations on ‘Nel Cor Piu Non Me Sento’ by Paganini; and Burla, composed by Lyell Cresswell for Douglas Lilburn’s 80^th birthday.

Plenty of variety in Tell Me My Name

The songs, which range from meditative ballads to joyful stomp, will be sung by Hannah Griffin, accompanied by violinist Martin Riseley, and pianist Norman Meehan, the show’s composer.

Griffin’s voice is clear and true, wrote reviewer Lorne Knight, with piano and violin providing perfect support but rarely taking the focus from the delightfully crafted and typically elusive lines.

The songs will be interspersed with readings and parables, charms and ciphers, from Bill Manhire.

The details once again

‘Riddles and a fiddle’ at St Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki, Sunday April 30, will start at 5.00 pm and finish at 6.30 pm, with doors opening at 4.30.

Tickets at $20 are available through www.eventfinda.co.nz or from the Paekakariki Fruit Shop. 

There will be limited door sales.

 

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