This magnificent concert was part of the Prelude in Tea series and featured the wonderful Cellists of The Metropolitan Orchestra (John Benz , Ezmi Pepper , Caroline Hobbs ,Paul Taylor, Steve Meyer , Zenith Chae , Julienne Guerbois and Nick McManus ) making their much awaited North Sydney debut .
We heard nine wonderful short pieces which included both Baroque classics and more contemporary works as well as pop favourites in striking arrangements for the octet .The eight cellists obviously had great empathy and rapport, concentrated intensely on each other and the music and had a delightful time playing together.
It began with two fiery Spanish pieces by Brian Kelly. Continue reading PRELUDE IN TEA: CELLISTS OF THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA