Summer concert at Highwic
New Zealand Historic Places Trust Information Release
18 February 2008
One of Auckland's best-loved heritage buildings will host a summer concert
on March 2 as part of the Auckland City Music in Parks series.
The concert will take place in the grounds at Highwic
(40 Gillies Ave, Epsom)
- one of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust's flagship properties in
Auckland - and will feature Riichi Yamauchi, Kenji Furutate and the Wai
Taiko Japanese Drummers.
"The University of Waikato's Wai Taiko features the ancient Japanese
drumming art Taiko, which has been used traditionally in temples, festivals
and battles for thousands of years," says Highwic Property Manager
Cheryl Laurie.
"At our concert, Wai Taiko will also be joined by professional drummers
Kenji Furutate and Riichi Yamauchi who are both visiting artists from
Japan. We're particularly lucky to have Riichi who is also a celebrated
player of the three-stringed shamisen."
For a gold coin donation people can also explore the 145-year old building,
and enjoy the live entertainment in the beautiful grounds.
Don't miss Riichi Yamauchi, Kenji Furutate and the Wai Taiko Japanese
Drummers when they perform at Highwic on March 2, 3-5pm.
For more information:
Cheryl Laurie
Property Manager Highwic
Tel: 09 524-5729
Email: highwic@historic.org.nz
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