Following the performance at Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch, I flew back to Auckland the next morning for the concert in Auckland - featuring an all new group of musicians for the A New World Ensemble - plus my self, Donald, Benyamin and Eric who also performed in the concert in Christchurch.

The concert in Auckland was nothing short of amazing - Great musicians, great venue and great audiences. The concert ended in a full standing ovation after the Chocobo medley encore. It was also really fun to hear how the same pieces of music sound so different between the Christchurch and Auckland ensemble. The characteristics and musical strength of each musician really came out and coloured the music in such different ways - both Auckland and Christchurch has their own qualities and charm.

What a wonderful time it has been performing as concert master with the A New World Ensemble, Eric Roth and Benyamin Nuss, and also co-organizing/Promoting this project in New Zealand! I look forward to hopefully work with all of you again in the future!

After the concerts had finished, Benyamin had a couple of days to spend in Auckland so we made the most of this time to tour around town - plus the Waiheke Island, Talked about music and life. - Really fantastic person and musician. Looking forward to our future projects together! - It was also fun to have played a snippet of 'Promise from FFXIII' during the rehearsal - maybe we can play the whole thing sometime.

Concert Order:

FINAL FANTASY IV

The Red Wings | 赤い翼

FINAL FANTASY Series

Victory Theme | 勝利のファンファーレ

FINAL FANTASY I

Town | 街

FINAL FANTASY IX

Final Battle | 最後の戦い

FINAL FANTASY V

Home Sweet, Home | はるかなる故郷

FINAL FANTASY V

A New World | 新しき世界

FINAL FANTASY VI

The Decisive Battle | 決戦

FINAL FANTASY VI

Dark World | 死界

FINAL FANTASY Series

Moogle Theme | モーグリのテーマ

FINAL FANTASY XIII

Yascha Massif | ヤシャス山

FINAL FANTASY I

Chaos Shrine | カオスの神殿

FINAL FANTASY XV

Lestallum | レスタルム

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FINAL FANTASY IX

Place to call home | いつか帰るところ

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FINAL FANTASY VIII

Force Your Way | Force Your Way

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FINAL FANTASY XV

Safe Haven | Safe Haven

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FINAL FANTASY X

Final Battle | 決戦

FINAL FANTASY XIV

Kugane (Day) | クガネ（昼）

FINAL FANTASY VIII

Fragment of Memories | Fragment of Memories

FINAL FANTASY XI

Selbina | セルビナ

FINAL FANTASY VII

Those who fight | 戦う物たち

FINAL FANTASY X

Zanarkand | ザナルカンドにて

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FINAL FANTASY VII

One Winged Angel | 片翼の天使

FINAL FANTASY Series

Chocobo Medley | チョコボメドレー

Concert Info:

10 NOV

General $55 | VIP Package $85

A New World: Intimate music of FINAL FANTASY - CHRISTCHURCH

VENUE: Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

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DATE: 10th of November 2018

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TIME: 8:00 pm

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PERFORMERS: Eric Roth (Conducting), Benyamin Nuss (Piano), Shauno Isomura (Violin), New World Players.

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Touring New Zealand for the very first time - The New World Players head to New Zealand for A New World: Intimate Music from FINAL FANTASY – celebrating 30+ years of the legendary FINAL FANTASY video game franchise. Following a sold-out run in Australia in 2016 & 2017, the ensemble returns to the antipodes with a freshly updated program of music from the critically-acclaimed soundtracks in an intimate, up-close-and-personal setting. Expect to hear favourite compositions and delightful surprises from throughout the entire FINAL FANTASY series, including music by Nobuo Uematsu, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta, Masayoshi Soken and Tetsuya Shibata. Conductor Eric Roth, piano soloist Benyamin Nuss and the NZ New World Chamber Ensemble will play 2 very special performances in Auckland & Christchurch in November 2018.

Shauno is involved as the Lead violinist as well as the partnership organizer of 'A New World - Intimate music from FINAL FANTASY' in New Zealand. Don't miss this opportunity to hear incredible FINAL FANTASY music live in concert when it makes its New Zealand Debut.

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