Deutsche Volkslieder zum Zuhören und Mitsingen
About this Event
Who: Arthur Reinhard Böhner was born in 1954. As a child, he was a member of the Leipzig Radio Children’s Choir. Since then, he has enjoyed singing with his family and, from time to time, in choirs. From 1994 to 1998, he lived in Kaiapoi on the South Island, and has been living in Auckland for the past year and a half.
Wer: Arthur Reinhard Böhner wurde 1954 geboren. Als Kind war er Mitglied im Rundfunkkinderchor Leipzig. Seitdem singt er gern mit der Familie und gelegentlich in Chören. Von 1994 bis 1998 wohnte er in Kaiapoi auf der Südinsel und seit anderthalb Jahren in Auckland.
What: Reinhard will sing the first verses of the folk songs and tell a short story for each song (e.g. origin, meaning, translation of old words). The song lyrics will be printed out for attendees to sing/hum along if they wish to. There will be 6-7 folk songs, some to be sung with piano keyboard accompaniment and some together with the audience. The lyrics will be explained in English.
When: Thursday 3rd September, 7:30-8:30pm.
Where: The University of Auckland, CLL Building, Pat Hanan Room 207-501 (Building 207, Level 5, Room 501), 18 Symonds Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
How do I get there?
Public Transport: AT Journey Planner
27H, 27W to Hillsborough
70 to Botany via Panmure
75 to Glenn Innes via Newmarket
Parking: Sir Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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