Gary Daverne ONZM has recently released a pictorial slideshow, “This is My Life” looking at the illustrious life of the New Zealand composer, orchestral conductor and record producer. Gary was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1996. He held the position of Music Director/Conductor of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra from its formation in 1975 until 2010 when, on retiring, he was appointed Music Director Emeritus.

Daverne has also conducted many major orchestras around the world and is also New Zealand’s most prolific composer and arranger of music for the accordion.

The video includes pictures of accordionists that have performed with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra including New Zealanders Tracey Collins, Kevin Friedrich, Harley Jones, and Stephanie Poole as well as Mary Tokarski and Betty Jo Simon of the USA.

Full review: MyLifeGaryDaverne.pdf