Dame Malvina Attending Martinborough Fundraiser at The Cabbage Tree Vineyard On December 1st
In 2008, the Wellington Youth Orchestra performed in the Martinborough Town Hall to assist with raising funds for the construction of the Martinborough Medical Centre. The audience was captivated by Aziel Verner, the diminutive violinist who played in the second violins; he was 11 at the time.
Aziel is returning to Martinborough for another fundraising concert, this time as a soloist to assist with raising funds for The Dame Malvina Major Foundation. He has been a guest artist and won several awards since his Wellington Youth Orchestra days including a scholarship to the inaugural Verbier Festival Music Camp in the Swiss Alps where he also performed with the Verbier Chamber Orchestra.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation was set up by Dame Malvina Major in 1991 to “enable young performers of talent to reach their potential”. Funding is provided via the Foundation for emerging artists from the Performing Arts. … Continue Reading
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