There’s something special coming up this upcoming FRIDAY the 18th SEPTEMBER…
The Embassy of Mexico & Arohanui Strings/Sistema present the
*MEXICO - NEW ZEALAND SOLIDARITY CONCERT*
Old St Pauls
34 Mulgrave Street
Thorndon, Wellington
6PM
with very special guest, the Mexican world-renowned recorder virtuoso MAESTRO HORACIO FRANCO
This concert will bring together the talent of NZ children of ages 6 to 14, who don’t have access to private music training, together with our friends from the Arohanui Strings - Sistema Hutt Valley programme (for musical and social development) and the expertise of Horacio Franco, one of Mexico’s most successful classical musicians.
Horacio too, is deeply involved in promoting music in socially marginal sectors of Mexico, so don’t miss the opportunity to watch, listen and enjoy a musical solidarity of cultures that promises to be unique and unforgettable!
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