Auckland Philharmonia’s popular In Your Neighbourhood concert series takes ensemble performances by its world-class professional musicians to Auckland’s suburbs and communities. In August, experience Auckland Philharmonia brass players showcasing the divine depths of the orchestra’s pitch at In Your Neighbourhood: Tuba Tones concerts in Glen Eden, Devonport and Remuera.
Leading his section colleagues in these concerts is Auckland Phil’s Principal Tuba, Alexander Jeantou, who has curated a fascinating collection of pieces to give his instrument, the tuba, its moment in the spotlight. This wide-ranging programme has it all, from Calvert’s spirited and buoyant French march through to the jazzy, almost cabaret feel of Previn’s Four Outings for Brass.
Alexander Jeantou says, “I’m looking forward to joining my fellow lower brass musicians to explore both the deep, rich sounds that many will be familiar with from our section, but also repertoire that showcases the diverse range of sound that our instruments can produce. There will be some surprises for even the most avid brass enthusiasts!”
The tuba is the largest and lowest pitched instrument in an orchestra’s brass section. Tubists (tuba players) blow into the mouthpiece of the tuba, which is connected to between 3.5 to 4 metres of tubing. Originating from bronze instruments used in Ancient Greece and Rome, the modern-day tuba was invented in the 19th century and originally called the ‘basstuba’ due to its low pitch relative to the other brass instruments.
Auckland Philharmonia’s ever popular In Your Neighbourhood series, proudly supported by Davis Funeral Care, brings music out of the city and into Auckland’s suburbs and communities. These concerts are general admission and tickets are only available through aucklandphil.nz for $30.00 Adult/Senior and $15.00 Student/Child.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: TUBA TONES
6.30pm, Monday 18 August
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre
6.30pm, Tuesday 19 August
Holy Trinity, Devonport
6.30pm, Thursday 21 August
St Luke’s Church, Remuera
Featuring Alexander Jeantou, Principal Tuba, and fellow Brass Section players
Previn Four Outings for Brass
Danielsson Capriccio da camera
Calvert Suite from the Monteregian Hills
Danielsson Concertant Suite
Böhme Sextet