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16-Dec-2016
by Heather Masefield
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 Video: 2nd Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra by Gary Daverne (picture left) was recorded at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand, 11th December 2016. Soloist Grayson Masefield performs with the North Shore Accordion Ensemble conducted by Lionel Reekie. Ensemble players left to right: Lian Jones, Campbell Bettridge, Alanah Jones, Jenna Murray, Kristina Roper, Stephanie Panzic, Catrina Lin, Alexandra Reekie. This was a New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) project and the work was commissioned by a grant from Foundation North Trust. Gary Daverne is one of New Zealands most famous composers and has written extensively for the accordion. The 1st Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra by Gary Daverne has been performed over 150 times in many parts of the world with symphony orchestra and with accordion orchestra. The 2nd Rhapsody is expected to be equally popular and is composed for accordion solist and accordion orchestra or accordion soloist with symphony orchestra. In 1996, Daverne was awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit - ONZM for his contribution to New Zealand Music. Daverne has also composed many other works for accordion solo, duet, group and accordion orchestra which are all available at: Gary Daverne |