The Peregrine Classic

The Peregrine Classic

Dave Dobbyn, Deborah Wai Kapohe And The Christchurch Symphony

Saturday 3 February 2007
Peregrine Winery, Queenstown

Monday 15 January

A refreshing mix of soaring classical music and Kiwi tenderness, washed down with a cool glass of Chardonnay - that’s what audience members can expect from The Peregrine Classic located at the beautiful Peregrine Winery on Saturday 3 February, this Waitangi weekend.

Dave Dobbyn and Deborah Wai Kapohe accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra will present a diverse and memorable programme live at this perfect venue. Under the direction of acclaimed conductor Marc Taddei this extravaganza of opera, symphony and contemporary classics will resound around the award-winning winery in its beautiful landscape.

Peregrine Classic organiser and Fabel Music Director Karyn South says she is delighted to bring this mixture of New Zealand culture to the region.

“When you are in the business of creating events, we know it doesn’t get much better than this. It is fantastic to be pairing a symphony orchestra, a world-class opera singer and one of New Zealand’s most iconic songwriters on this amazing vineyard. We truly think this will be one of the best production experiences of our career.”

Recognised as the most promising soprano from New Zealand (Dominion Post 2002) Deborah Wai Kapohe is well known to the Otago/Southland District having completed her Masters with Distinction in Music at Otago University last year. She is particularly excited about performing in Queenstown for this event.
“I always love to come back to New Zealand, especially Southland and I’m particularly fond of Queenstown. I love the location and it’s exciting for me as it will be the first time I perform publicly as I have only sung at private events in Queenstown in the past.”

In popular demand all over the country, for conductor Marc Taddei the opportunity to work with Dave Dobyn and Deborah Wai Kapohe is a dream come true. “For me to realise that dream in such a perfect environment on one of my favourite vineyards, surrounded by great architecture and a fantastic valley, it’s going to be amazing,” he says. “And I’m particularly looking forward to having a glass of the Peregrine Pinot Noir.”
Greg Hay of Peregrine Winery couldn’t agree more about the appropriateness of the location. “This vineyard provides the perfect setting for this unique event, with its relaxed environment, stunning architecture and scenery to die for, what better way could there be to spend the day with the family?”

The full range of multi-award-winning Peregrine wines (Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay) will be available throughout the event along with a bevy of locally brewed ales and a range of delicious food from local businesses.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available online or Ticketek, all Play It Again stores, or directly from the vineyard. Ticket prices range from $10 for children to $69 for adults.

Gates open for the show at 2pm, with the stars taking the stage after 4pm on Saturday 3rd February 2006.

Peregrine Winery is located in Kawarau Gorge Road, Gibbston Valley – a 20 minute drive from Queenstown.

EVENT PERFORMERS
Dave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn’s talents have charmed their way into the New Zealand psyche over the past three decades with hits such as ‘Be Mine Tonight’, ‘Language’, ‘Loyal’, ‘Whaling’, ‘Slice of Heaven’, ‘Oughta Be in Love’ and ‘Welcome Home’ to name but a few. He has received a rare, Lifetime Achievement award by the New Zealand Recording Industry for his illustrious career which continues to go from strength to strength. www.davedobbyn.co.nz

Deborah Wai Kapohe
Southland born and bred, now internationally acclaimed Opera singer, Deborah Wai Kapohe is highly regarded as one of the country’s leading operatic sopranos, contemporary singers and songwriters. Highlights in her career include writing and performing her own Waitangi Day piece with the Southern Sinfonia. appearing for The Duke of Edinburgh World Fellows at St James Palace and joining the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra onstage at the Sydney Olympic Arts Festival. www.deborahwaikapohe.co.nz

The Christchurch Symphony
The Christchurch Symphony are renowned for their versatility, collaborative experience, and consistently impressive performances. Well accustomed to sell-out crowds in every centre they visit, this is a unique opportunity to experience a world-class orchestra outdoors, in a stunning natural amphitheatre, under the direction of internationally experienced conductor Marc Taddei.
www.christchurchsymphony.co.nz

Tickets to the event on sale now:
Available from Ticketek, Peregrine Winery and all Play It Again stores. Youth and Child tickets available. See www.fabel.co.nz, www.ticketek.co.nz and www.peregrinewines.co.nz for further information

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