The Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra, under the conductorship of Rupert D’Cruze, perform on the Rhododendron Lawn at what proved to be the finale of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival. What: Sunset Symphony, performed by the Trust Waikato Symphony OrchestraWhere: Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton GardensWhen: Saturday nightWho: Conductor Rupert D’Cruze and concertmaster Ann SpeedReviewed by: Mike MatherIt wasn’t meant to be the soundtrack to the end of the golden weather, but there was an unfortunate, unavoidable tinge of sadness to the conclusion of this year’s Sunset Symphony concert. The annual concert – a crowdpleasing highlight of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival for more than a decade now – attracted, as usual, a huge crowd to the Rhododendron Lawn. READ MORE:* REVIEW: Ria Hall's Manawa Wera at Hamilton Garden Arts Festival* Review: Escaped Alone at Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival* REVIEW: Tami Neilson and Friends at the Hamilton Gardens Arts FestivalYou half expected them to launch into the opening theme of Open All Hours, and dear, dour old Arkwright, as played by Ronnie Barker, shuffling onto the stage alongside the quartet, squinting into the sky and frowning. MIKE MATHER/Stuff As well as the onstage activities, an illuminated eucalyptus made for a colourful spectacle at the Sunset Symphony before the fireworks began.

Source: Stuff February 27, 2021 18:45 UTC