Soloists Monique Lapin (violin) & Matthias Balzat (Cello)
Sunday 18 October 2.30 pm
St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra is delighted to bring you another outstanding concert showcasing not one but two of NZ leading musicians, violinist Monique Lapin and cellist Mattias Balzat.
Monique Lapins is Associate Concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia. Monique has participated in numerous education programs and is a dedicated educator and lecturer and has held an academic position with the New Zealand School of Music – Te Kōkī (Victoria University). Internationally, Monique has performed as a soloist and chamber musician and is a renowned interpreter of contemporary music.
New Zealand-born cellist Matthias Balzat (1999) has gained recognition as an international soloist and chamber musician. Balzat has appeared at major festivals like Aspen Music Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Robert Schumann Hochschule under Pieter Wispelwey, where he gained a master’s and Konzertexam degree. In 2026 he joined the NZ Trio as a permanent member.
New Zealand born conductor Michael Joel is equally at home in the orchestra, choral and operatic repertoire. Michael has conducted extensively throughout New Zealand and the UK - including on the music staff of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra is an accomplished orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music specifically providing performance opportunities for New Zealand musicians, composers, and conductors.
After the concert, join us for the launch of our 2027 Concert Series and wine and cheese.
TICKETS - Eventfinda or Door sales. EFTPOS or Cash
Adults $30 Concessions $25 children under 12 free. Student Rush on the day $15.
ST MATTHEW-IN-THE CITY corner Wellesley & Hobson Streets. smconz@gmail.com. www.smco.org.nz
#ponsonbynews #iloveponsonby #loveponsonby #ponsonby #auckland #aucklandshippestrip #onlyponsonby #ponsonbyroad #Greylynn #freemansbay #westmere ##hernebay #stmarysbay #archhill #coxsbay @followers #followers @everyone #everyone #waitematalocalboard @highlight
