Violinist sings and plays violin at the same time

In a show simply called ‘Solo Chris’, Chris Prosser performs a programme of short songs while accompanying himself on the violin. Some songs are in English but most are sung in a made-up language intended to spontaneously enhance the mood of each piece.

The show, which is part of the New Zealand Fringe Festival, is highly imaginative, entertaining and emotionally involving. The venue is Trinity Union Church, 11 Hall Avenue, Newtown, Wellington. This church was chosen for its favourable acoustics particularly suited to voice and violin. Performances are Tuesday 1 March and Wednesday 2 March at 7.30pm. It runs for 50 minutes and entrance is by koha.

In 2009 Chris Prosser returned to Wellington after living and working as a musician in London. He has appeared in recent Fringe Festival theatre and music shows as a way to reinvigorate the creative spirit. This is his first solo show to explore the interface of violin and voice: singing whilst playing violin.

Quotes from critics’ reviews of previous performances:

• “Mr Prosser showed an astonishing talent for feverish improvisation.” Edwin Carr, Taupo Times.

• “Folksy, dance-like movements and complex metres that produce a tumbling effect…often haunting.” Andy Hamilton, The Wire, London.

• “ A fine violinist who produces some lovely sounds.” John Mayer, Musician Magazine UK.

• “He never missed a note or beat during the song despite breaking a string and then spearing the studio bar spotlight with his violin bow.” Bill Blades, Wellington Evening Post.
•
Link to NZ Fringe Festival:

https://fringe.co.nz/#event/solo-chris/fe821ef5-8b2d-47b4-a583-921f54252665

ends