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ARTISTS: Pepe Becker (Soprano), Helen Webby (Harp)
Pepe Becker and Helen Webby met while studying at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague, Holland, in 1992. Since returning to New Zealand in 1993, Pepe founded Baroque Voices, and continues to perform regularly as a soloist and as a member of Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir. Most recently, she sang a duet with world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl during his sole New Zealand performance in Auckland.
Helen Webby graduated from the University of Auckland with a BMus in Harp. As well as studying at The Hague, Helen completed a Masters degree in harp and music teaching from the Hochschule für Musik in Hamburg, Germany. Since 2000, Helen has been Principal Harpist with the Christchurch Symphony. Recently, Helen founded the Christchurch Harp School, and is passionately spreading the magic of the harp far and wide.
| Date | Programme | Time | Venue | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 12 | Love's Nature | 6.30pm | St Andrew's Church | Blenheim |
| 2 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | Armstrong Room Lake Wanaka Centre |
Wanaka |
| 5 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | St Mark's Church | Lower Hutt |
| 6 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | Taihape and District Women's Club |
Taihape |
| 7 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | Concert Chamber Rotorua Convention Centre |
Rotorua |
| 8 September 12 | Love's Nature | 3pm | Tauranga Park Auditorium |
Tauranga |
| 9 September 12 | Love's Nature | 2.30pm | Gospel Chapel | Putaruru |
| 10 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | The Methodist Church | Te Awamutu |
| 12 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | Church of St George & St John |
Whakatane |
| 14 September 12 | Love's Nature | 7.30pm | 41 Winifred St Okitu |
Gisborne |
Picking the eyes from 900 years of music is no easy task but soprano, Pepe Becker and harpist Helen Webby did a fine job at Tauranga Musica's final concert of the year.Read full reviewVal Sherriff, Bay of Plenty Times - 08 Sep 2012