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Sogetsu Teacher’s Association, Auckland Branch, 50th Anniversary

August 2018

Sogetsu was established by the founding Master Sofu Teshigahara back in 1927 in Japan. Master Teshigahara recognized Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangements, as a creative art; anyone can enjoy Sogetsu Ikebana, anytime, anywhere, using any materials.

Here in New Zealand, Sogetsu Auckland Branch was established by dedicated students back in 1968, led by Mrs. A. de Forge of Taupiri, whom all continued to study Sogetsu Ikebana over many decades.

Amongst 110-plus branches and study groups around the world, Auckland Branch is the oldest establishment, following branches in Australia.

Sogetsu Ikebana continues to adapt and evolve alongside changing eras and lifestyles.

Video shows the 50th anniversary exhibition and flower arrangement demonstration by Master Instructor Ken Katayama from Sogetsu Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan on August 26, 2018

Behind the Scenes – making of Chandelier – cover by Two Kingdoms

October 2014

A behind the scenes look at the making of the “Chandelier” music video.

Chandelier – cover by Two Kingdoms (feat. Andrew Papas)

October 2014

Music video “CHANDELIER” a cover by Two Kingdoms (featuring Andrew Papas) which was shot in one of the studios here at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre.

Chamber Music NZ

March 2014

New Zealand String Quartet’s viola player, Gillian Ansell, shares some insights on the exciting Chamber Music New Zealand tour TALES FROM THE FORBIDDEN CITY

 

TOURING NZ 9 – 15 MARCH, performance at RFAC March 15

In this ground-breaking project the renowned contemporary Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra (China) joins with the acclaimed New Zealand String Quartet to perform works written especially for the two groups by Chinese and New Zealand composers.

 

The centrepiece is a major new music and film collaboration by Michael Norris and David Downes, paired with a new concerto for piano and traditional instruments by one of China’s best known composers, Gao Ping.

Co-produced by Jack Body (NZ) and Liu Shun (China).

 

The culmination of a year’s work, of travel between two countries, of music that will astonish your ears, delight your eyes, and stretch your mind.

 

Click here for more programme and concert details.