ami3’s programme leans towards the late romantic French with music by Jacques Ibert, Maurice Ravel, and Mel Bonis, as well as New Zealand composer David Hamilton and Johann Sebastian Bach.
The group comprises Monique Lapins – violin, Ashley Brown – cello and Ingrid Bauer – harp.
Monique Lapins was for some years a member of the NZ String Quartet and performs at an international level, both professionally and as a chamber musician, soloist and orchestral player. She has released several CDs including a CD of Bartók works with pianist Jian Liu in 2022. This recording has given rise to international podcasts delivered by several radio station platforms in Greece and Latvia.
Cellist Ashley Brown founded NZTrio and is a passionate advocate for New Zealand music. He is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral principal and recording artist. He has played with Dunedin and Christchurch orchestras and with Yale Symphony in the US. In 2023 he was appointed Principal Cellist with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Ingrid Bauer is Principal Harp in the APO and is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Her flute/viola/harp trio Toru has toured for Chamber Music New Zealand, and she also enjoys a collaboration with former Auckland Philharmonia concertmaster, Andrew Beer, as the Beer/Bauer Duo.
This concert is presented in association with Chamber Music NZ
How to buy tickets:
Tickets are $40, or $10 for those under 26. A school child attending with an adult who has purchased a full-price ticket is free.
Direct ticket purchases without fees
Directly booking with us by Internet banking or direct deposit to Wellington Chamber Music Trust – account: 38-9015-0271891-00 (please include your name in the details). Please also send an email to sundayconcertsnz@gmail.com with the names for the tickets and so that we can email tickets to you.
Other ways to buy single tickets:
• Booking online at: Eventfinda Bookings (transaction fees apply)
• Booking over the counter at ‘Visitor i-Sites’ in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Carterton, Masterton and Martinborough
• Phoning Eventfinda: 0800BUYTIX or 0800 289 849 Note: Eventfinda will not accept postal bookings. Tickets for all online and phone bookings will be emailed to you.
Door sales
• At the venue: from 2:30pm on the day of the concert (cash only). Sunday 20 June3:00 pm, St Andrew's on The TerrraceJohann Sebastian Bach (arr. Bauer) Sonata in B Minor BWV1014
Maurice Ravel Sonata for violin and cello, M73
David Hamilton (NZ) Mosaic
Mel Bonis (trans. Bauer) Soir, Matin Op 76
Murray Schafer Wild Bird
Jacques Ibert Trio pour violon, violoncelle et harpe | 
