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Post by Andrew on Oct 27, 2006 14:27:38 GMT
Hi Belinda, Thanks for sharing your excellent photos and concert review with us! They're great! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif So you had Ian and Fiona all to yourselves out in NZ?  They will be a difficult duo to replace at Canterbury Cathedral  I haven't heard Fiona's 'Memories from Home' yet. I'll have to do something about that!  Take Care, Andrew  |
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Post by Belinda on Oct 27, 2006 20:59:44 GMT
I have added more to My earlier post
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Post by Joe on Oct 28, 2006 1:37:47 GMT
Thanks for the pics and review, Belinda. Ian and Fiona are a brilliant combo. It's been just over a year since I've seen them in concert w/ Hayley.
Cheers
Joe
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Post by Richard on Oct 28, 2006 8:11:09 GMT
Hello Belinda!  Thanks for your excellent review and photographs. It brought back happy memories of the concert I saw in Battersea back in July, so I hope to see Fiona and Ian in another of their own concerts before too long. Andrew, I have a copy of Fiona's album 'Memories of Home' and it is excellent. You can listen to a clip from every track on her website:- www.fionapears.com/music.htmBest Wishes from London, Richard  |
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Post by Andrew on Oct 28, 2006 10:02:57 GMT
Hello Belinda! Thanks for your excellent review and photographs. It brought back happy memories of the concert I saw in Battersea back in July, so I hope to see Fiona and Ian in another of their own concerts before too long. Andrew, I have a copy of Fiona's album 'Memories of Home' and it is excellent. You can listen to a clip from every track on her website:- www.fionapears.com/music.htmBest Wishes from London, Richard Hi Richard! Thank you for the link to the preview of tracks from 'Memories of Home' on Fiona's website- that's brilliant Richard! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifRegards, Andrew |
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Post by postscript on Nov 1, 2006 11:54:11 GMT
Well done Belinda.
Thank you for keeping the NZ news flowing.
Peter S.
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Post by Belinda on Nov 25, 2006 9:28:39 GMT
Hi Everyone, I stayed at my parents house last night, We started the visit by listening to All Angels then Fiona's New Cd and then watched the Dvd a conversation with Hayley Westenra and Gary Scovil A nice relaxing Visit. I have my parents on Hayley and Fiona alert and when All Angels fever arrives in NZ they will be on the look out for that also. My Parents Live at Diamond Harbour across from Lylttelton this article is from The Akaroa Mail Nov 16th 06 If its too small maybe Dave or Richard can adjust it, Belinda |
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Post by Richard on Nov 25, 2006 16:05:40 GMT
Hello Belinda! Thanks for posting the scan. I've increased the dimensions by 50% which I think makes it easier to read. Best Wishes from London, Richard |
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Post by postscript on Nov 27, 2006 18:10:20 GMT
Thanks for the update on Fiona and Ian, Belinda.
Peter S.
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Post by Belinda on Nov 27, 2006 19:21:24 GMT
Hi Thanks Peter,
At least the press have taken a bit more notice of Fiona this time as she gets a mention in saturdays Press Nov 25 advertising her show they head it
String Stylist
and go on to say
tonight and tomorrow night at the Harbour light it will resonate with the latest tunes from vibrant violinist and composer Fiona Pears new album Memories of home Pears has been treking all over the globe for the last couple of years,performing solo and also as Hayley westenra's backup violinist,
Pears is looking forward toshowcasing her latest compositions i NZ and sharing some audience favourites from her multicultural musical styles-Celtic.folk,gypsy,Latin and classical including some of Hot club/Grappelli stylings for which she is particularly well known from Blue swing Quartet days,
Her 2006/7 NZ tour will take her on 26 dates from Invercargill to Tauranga including the Nelson jazz Festival and the New Plymouth Festival of Lights,before she returns to Britain in March to prepare for a round of Northern hemisphere summer Festivals.
Pears seamless transition from Jazz and folk styles to classical has enabled her to appear at many music festivals in NZ and overseas, and perform violin concertos with various orchestras,
Theres a little more will add later when i get home from work
Belinda NZ
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Post by Ross on Nov 28, 2006 1:54:56 GMT
I went to the concert in the Harbour Light theatre in Lyttleton on Sat 25th Nov. Fiona and her band were brilliant, especially Fiona and the guitarist. The theatre is a converted movie theatre and gives excellent atmosphere for the concert and that is why it is Fiona's favourite place to play.She did most of her well known songs plus promoting her latest album. She also invited us to be part of a music video she is making for the Classic FM channel in Britain.She is filming it in the band rotunda in the botanical gardens in Hagley Park in Christchurch. She needs a big crowd to be filmed watching her so could be fun to do.She also mentioned the last show on her tour will be a show in the Christchurch Cathedral on Sun 25th Feb, which promises to be a great concert.
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Post by Richard on Nov 28, 2006 9:31:26 GMT
Thanks for the tip-off, Ross! We'll be looking out for Fiona's video on Classic FM TV. Perhaps you could wave a big card saying "Hello HWI", then we'll recognise you! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest Wishes from London, Richard  |
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Post by Belinda on Dec 2, 2006 6:47:37 GMT
Hi Ross, i bet it was a fantastic concert, Did you go to the concert in Oct,? I did and got her new cd ,Now my mum wants one, Now that i know where to get another copy i will go to the Triangle centre and get it. To look at Fionas Latest interview on CTV vist her own site it is a great interview. www.fionapears.com/press.htmIn the interview the host asks does she see Hayley in london and fiona answers i see myself as sort of Hayley's elder sister. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifAlso listen to a couple of radio interviews and look at the recent newspaper articles and a much clearer one of the one i posted. Did Fiona say when the music video is being done and do you know any more about the Cathedral concert.. I saw Fiona and Ian yesterday in a local mall, i should have asked but they were talking so i didn't but in. Belinda NZ |
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Post by Belinda on Jan 5, 2007 2:28:36 GMT
Hi Everyone , Answering my own question, i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifFiona Pears in Concert at the ChristChurch Cathedral. PERFORMING WITH: Piano: Ian Tilley. Guitar: Harry Harrison. Percussion: Greg Donaldson. Bass: Pete Fleming. plus string ensemble. The concert starts at 7.30pm and is a fundraiser for the cathedral and Cholmondeley Childrens Home. New Zealand violinist and composer Fiona Pears is due to perform her fi nal NZ concert for 2007 at The Christchurch Cathedral in the square.Fiona has been performing at concert halls around the world for the past three yearsas well as touring with international artists including Hayley Westenra and Heather Nova. Fiona’s music is an exciting mix of Latin, Gypsy,Celtic and Classical styles. Joining her are her fantastic Christchurch band plus string ensemble.For more information, please visit www.fionapears.com Entry by programme voucher A Reserve: $30.00 B Reserve: $25.00 Students: $20.00 School Reserve: $15.00 Available from Cathedral Shop: CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHRISTCHURCH Cathedral Website: WWW.CHRISTCHURCHCATHEDRAL.CO.NZBallantynes: CORNER OF CASHEL AND COLOMBO STREETS Radar Records: CASHEL MALL, CENTRAL CHRISTCHURCH Now to find out about the music video Belinda |
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Post by Ross on Jan 5, 2007 3:19:56 GMT
I have my A reserve Ticket already, can't wait for the concert.
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They will be a difficult duo to replace at Canterbury Cathedral 
