KEY POINTS:
Gareth Farr's Rangitoto roared and rumbled away in the line-up of AK07's closing spectacular and Farr's music is all around us these days, whether you catch Maui in the theatre or are a fan of The Strip on TV.
This Saturday we have the chance to meet the man up close and working when Auckland Chamber Orchestra undertakes the first of its new Composer Portrait celebrations.
On Saturday, the ever-lively and flamboyant Farr promises entertainment and whimsy in the two daytime workshops.
On Sunday evening the ACO might surprise some with the gentler side of the composer, with scores such as the enchanting Kembang Suling for flute and marimba and Waipoua for clarinet and strings.
Auckland Chamber Orchestra: Gareth Farr Portrait, Town Hall Concert Chamber, Saturday 10am & 2pm (workshops), Sunday 6pm (concert)
