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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2023 · 51 MIN

Pianists William Sun and Michael Cai present Songs Without Words, 1st June

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Michael Cai and William Sun are both students of Richard Mapp at the University of Auckland.  Michael is a Masters student who is also an accomplished percussionist, playing with the Auckland Youth Orchestra and other ensembles.  William is a second year student who also plays the trumpet in a number of ensembles.  Together they present a programme of works by beloved composers for the piano, including Beethoven’s monumental C minor Variations, and works by Ravel and Debussy.

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Michael Cai and William Sun are both students of Richard Mapp at the University of Auckland.  Michael is a Masters student who is also an accomplished percussionist, playing with the Auckland Youth Orchestra and other ensembles.  William is a second year student who also plays the trumpet in a number of ensembles.  Together they present a programme of works by beloved composers for the piano, including Beethoven’s monumental C minor Variations, and works by Ravel and Debussy.

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