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Michael Fowler Centre Opening - A Festival Concert
Television (Full Length) – 1983
The Michael Fowler Centre opened on 16 September 1983. Wellington celebrated with a formal ceremony, a "glittering ball" and what presenter Philip Alpers calls "the people's opening"— this 90-minute concert with the NZ Symphony Orchestra and pianist Michael Houstoun. Alpers opens the telecast as dignatories including the Duke of Wellington and Sir Michael Fowler — the driving force behind the project — enter the new facility. Host Bob Parker introduces an impressive classical programme. Musical director Sir William Southgate delights the crowd with a medley including the themes from Stars Wars and Fame.
It must be a very proud moment for Sir Michael — this is very much his baby.– Presenter Philip Alpers on Sir Michael Fowler escorting the Duke and Duchess of Wellington into the new concert and conference venue
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