Rising Stars - Bay of Plenty Symphonia

Conductor: William McElwee

Seven young musicians will perform with the Bay’s community orchestra in this year’s popular Rising Stars Concerto Competition.  This competition for 12-18 year old classical instrumental musicians from the Bay of Plenty has taken place every 2 years since 2009 and has secured a special place in the calendars of the Bay’s classical music lovers, young musicians, and their teachers.  The contestants relish the opportunity to perform solo with a live orchestra – as well as the chance to be acclaimed as winner of the “Rising Star” title.   

One such contestant, whose future looks particularly bright, is the 2023 Rising Stars winner – flautist Enoch Tie.  Enoch will not only appear in the concert playing Gabriel Faure’sFantaisie with the orchestra, but as the winner of the Composition Competition, will have his composition Transcending Zeniths premiered in the concert.The contestants’ performances will take place before the discerning ears and eyes…