Orbit takes us on a journey through works inspired by the sun and moon’s daily dance across the sky. Our popular wine and music evening at Cloudy Bay sees the sun setting behind the Pisa Range to the unparalleled sounds of classical music in New Zealand.

• Joseph Haydn String Quartet No. 63 in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, Sunrise
• Ludwig van Beethoven Eyeglass Duo for viola and cello
• John Psathas Gyftiko for solo violin
• Augusta Read Thomas Silent Moon for violin and viola 
• Giacomo Puccini I Crisantemi (chrysanthemums)
• Salina Fisher Mata-Au for violin, viola and cello, AWE 2021 Commission

During the evening, Festival Director Justine Cormack will also host a Q&A with this year’s Composer in Residence, John Psathas.