Events
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Upcoming Events
Colours of Futuna
Date: 28 June, 2026, 2 pm
FATHER AND SON
Music by J. S. Bach and C. P. E. Bach
Performed by:
Barbara Hill - Flute
Robert Ibell - Cello
Jonathan Berkahn - Keyboard/Harpsichord
Play works by:
- J.S.Bach (attrib. C.P.E. Bach) - Sonata in G minor for Flute and Basso continuo, BWV 1020
- J.S.Bach - Sonata in E minor for Flute and Basso continuo, BWV 1034
- J.S.Bach - Cello Suite N.4, BWV 1010
- C.P.E.Bach - Hamburg Sonata, for Flute and Basso continuo
Address:
Futuna Chapel
67 Friend Street, Karori, Wellington
Past Events
Vivo Flutes
Date: 16 November, 2025, 2 pm
Vivo Flutes is a Wellington-based flute choir established and directed by Barbara Hill.
Twelve players on piccolo, c-flutes, alto flutes and bass flutes play a wide range of repertoire from baroque and romantic to modern music.
Play works by:
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Edvard Grieg
- Gary Schocker
- Manuel de Falla
- Archangelo Corelli
- Astor Piazzolla
- Ian Clarke
Address:
St Peters on Willis
211 Willis Street, Wellington
The Aurum Trio - South Island Tour
Date: April 2025
The Trio:
- Barbara Hill (Flute)
- Robert Ibel (Cello)
- Michelle Velvin (Harp)
Tour 2025:
- 23 April: Onekaka, Mussel Inn
- 24 April: Motueka, Chanel Arts Centre, 7.30pm
- 25 April: Kaikoura, The Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre
- 26 April: Ashburton, Violinos
- 27 April: Akaroa, Orion Powerhouse Gallery
- 29 April: Christchurch, Christophers Classics, The Piano
- 30 April: Blenheim,
- 1 May: Blenheim
The Aurum Trio - Waikanae Music Society
Date: Sunday 16th March 2025
2.30 pm
The Trio:
- Barbara Hill (Flute)
- Robert Ibel (Cello)
- Michelle Velvin (Harp)
Play works by:
- Maurice Ravel
- Ernst von Dohnányi
- Marc Berthomieu
- Jacques Ibert
- Anthony Ritchie
- Claude Debussy
- Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Georges Bizet
- Emil Kronke
Address: Waikanae Memorial Hall
7 Pehi Kupa St, Waikanae
The Aurum Trio
Date: February, 2025
Play works by:
- Maurice Ravel
- Ernst von Dohnányi
- Marc Berthomieu
- Jacques Ibert
- Anthony Ritchie
- Claude Debussy
- Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Georges Bizet
- Emil Kronke
The Trio:
- Barbara Hill (Flute)
- Robert Ibel (Cello)
- Michelle Velvin (Harp)
Concerts:
- 23 February: The Old Dairy Factory, Norsewood, 3pm
- 24 February: Toitoi, Hastings, 11am
The Duruflé Ensemble – Hutt City Lunchtime Concert Series
Date: Wednesday 28th August 2024
12.15 – 1.00 pm
The Trio:
- Barbara Hill (Flute)
- Donald Maurice (Viola)
- Beth Chen (Piano)
Play works by:
- Maurice Duruflé
- Giuseppe Cambini
- Georges Hüe
- Anthony Ritchie
- Astor Piazzolla
Address: St. Mark’s Church, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Entrance: $5~
Aurum Trio (Flute/Cello/Harp)
Date: Sunday 4th August, 2024
3pm
The Trio:
- Barbara Hill (flute)
- Robert Ibell (cello)
- Michelle Velvin (harp).
Address: St Andrews on the Terrace, 30 The Terrace
Wellington Central 6011
Entrance: $40 (or $10 for under 26)
The Zephyr Quartet
Date: Sunday 21st July, 2024
2 pm
Compositions by:
- Mozart
- Rossini
- Gordon Jacob
Address: Pataka Art + Museum - 17 Parumoana Street
Porirua City Centre, Porirua, 5022
Entrance: $5
The Quartet:
- Barbara Hill (flute)
- Anne Loeser (violin)
- Victoria Jaenecke (viola)
- Jane Young (cello)
The Aurum Trio (Flute/Cello/Harp) - Taupo Winter Festival
Date: Friday, 5th July, 2024
7.30pm
The Trio:
- Barbara Hill (flute)
- Robert Ibell (cello)
- Michelle Velvin (harp).
Address: St Andrews Anglican Church, 91 Titiraupenga Street
Taupo
Entrance: $20
Flute Music from the Court of Frederick the Great
Date: Wednesday 27th September, 2023
6pm
Compositions by:
- C. P. E. Bach,
- Frederick the Great of Prussia,
- Anna Amalia of Prussia,
- J. J. Quantz
Entrance: Free
Address: Goethe-Institut New Zealand, 150 Cuba St (entrance on Garrett St, level 6), Wellington
Musicians:
- Barbara Hill – flute
- Robert Ibell – cello
Flute Music from the Court of Frederick the Great
Date: Thursday 18th April 2024
7.30 pm.
Compositions by:
- C. P. E. Bach,
- Frederick the Great of Prussia,
- Anna Amalia of Prussia,
- J. J. Quantz
- Franz Benda
Address: Whirinaki Arts Center – Whirinaki Whare Tonga – 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Musicians:
- Barbara Hill – flute
- Robert Ibell – cello
Flute Performer & Teacher
After a long and inspiring stay in Berlin, Barbara has moved back to New Zealand and is now offering chamber music concerts, flute lessons and ensemble connections.