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SATURDAY 15 MARCH 7.30PM | DUE DROP EVENTS CENTRE
FREE PRE SHOW TALK 6.45PM
ROSSINI BARBER OF SEVILLE Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY PIANO CONCERTO NO 1
ADRIEN DE CROY (NZ) SYMPHONY NO 1 ‘THE RESOLUTE’ World Premiere
… View moreSATURDAY 15 MARCH 7.30PM | DUE DROP EVENTS CENTRE
FREE PRE SHOW TALK 6.45PM
ROSSINI BARBER OF SEVILLE Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY PIANO CONCERTO NO 1
ADRIEN DE CROY (NZ) SYMPHONY NO 1 ‘THE RESOLUTE’ World Premiere
UWE GRODD Conductor
SHAN LIU Piano
After last year’s standing ovation for Rachmaninov 2, we are thrilled to welcome back the prodigious 14-year-old pianist Shan Liu. Performing Tchaikovsky’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 1, with its unmistakable and electrifying opening, Shan’s return promises a thrilling display of passion and virtuosity.
Composed between 2021 and 2023 - a time marked by unprecedented global challenges - Adrien de Croy’s Symphony No. 1, The Resolute delves into the human condition under the weight of turmoil. With tension crackling through each movement, this symphony takes listeners on a journey of endurance, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. The Resolute is not only a reflection of external struggles but also an intimate exploration of the inner battle for hope amid chaos, conveying a shared experience of a world in flux and the possibility of renewal.
The evening opens with Rossini's playful Barber of Seville Overture, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of music.
Join us for a FREE pre-show talk with composer Adrien de Croy and conductor Uwe Grodd, held in the theater at 6:45 pm, to explore the inspiration and themes behind The Resolute.
This vibrant family concert is an opportunity for our tamarki and their whānau to come together and experience some truly exciting classical music! The repetoire features:
ROSSINI: ‘BARBER OF SEVILLE’ OVERTURE
WILLIAMS: HARRY POTTER ‘HEDWIG’S THEME’ & ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST … View moreThis vibrant family concert is an opportunity for our tamarki and their whānau to come together and experience some truly exciting classical music! The repetoire features:
ROSSINI: ‘BARBER OF SEVILLE’ OVERTURE
WILLIAMS: HARRY POTTER ‘HEDWIG’S THEME’ & ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’
BACH: CONCERTO FOR TWO VIOLINS
MOZART: ‘LAUDATE DOMINUM’
HAMILTON: ‘THE SONG IS BUT A DOOR’
ORFF: ‘O FORTUNA’
HANDEL: 'PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2'
PUCCINI: SELECTED ARIAS
These peices will be brought to life by:
BRENT STEWART: Conductor
EVE LU: Violin
ANGEL WEN TAO: Violin
PAKURANGA CHORAL SOCIETY
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CHOIR
...with performances by the winners of the second NICHOLAS TARLINGA ARIA COMPETITION, including overall winner, the very talented Sarah Mileham.
Join us for an enchanting musical journey that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. The evening kicks off with the playful overture of Rossini’s ‘Barber of Seville’, setting the stage for a delightful fusion of classical and contemporary masterpieces. Experience soul-stirring Hallelujahs harmonised by two choirs, and the magic and adventure of Harry Potter and Indiana Jones to take you on a captivating ride.
We are thrilled to welcome back the charismatic Brent Stewart, whose presence charmed both the MSO and our audiences, filling the venue to capacity. Furthermore, we are excited to showcase two exceptionally talented young violinists who will perform the mesmerising J.S Bach Double Violin Concerto. This promises to be an evening filled with extraordinary music and memorable moments.
This concert was a massive hit in 2023, so be sure to book your seats now to secure an unforgettable experience!
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Tickets range from $5 to $45 per person, or just over $70 for a family group.
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture 'The Fingal's Cave'
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Mozart Symphony No.41 'Jupiter'
Uwe Grodd Conductor
Shan Liu Piano
6.45pm FREE Pre-show talk 'Mozart's Jupiter' by Dr Sam Girling, BNZ Theatre Foyer, 9 March, Due Drop… View moreMendelssohn Hebrides Overture 'The Fingal's Cave'
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Mozart Symphony No.41 'Jupiter'
Uwe Grodd Conductor
Shan Liu Piano
6.45pm FREE Pre-show talk 'Mozart's Jupiter' by Dr Sam Girling, BNZ Theatre Foyer, 9 March, Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau
Embark on a musical journey to the rugged Scottish coast as Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture transports you to the mystical Fingal’s Cave. Feel the power of nature’s majesty and the exhilarating waves of this composition.
Prepare to be swept off your feet by Rachmaninov’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No 2. This is one of the most passionate and beloved concertos in the repertoire, its lyricism and virtuosity charting a trajectory from darkness through idyll to dazzling triumph. We welcome back the young superstar Shan Liu as soloist who left us all spellbound and received a standing ovation after his performance in last year’s Family Concert.
Tchaikovsky declared that Mozart was ‘full of divine beauty’ and Schubert took wonder at the ‘countless images of a brighter and better world’ that Mozart was able to conjure up through his music. Mozart’s ‘Jupiter’ Symphony, the crowning jewel of his symphonic repertoire, promises a grand finale to an unforgettable evening.
More info at www.manukausymphony.org.nz...
Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Adults from $45, Seniors from $40. Students all reserves $15.
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ELGAR VIOLIN CONCERTO
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO.1
UWE GRODD Conductor
AMALIA HALL Violin
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ELGAR VIOLIN CONCERTO
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO.1
UWE GRODD Conductor
AMALIA HALL Violin
A concert of the two romantic titans: Elgar and Brahms!
One of the most demanding concertos in the Violin repertoire, Elgar’s Violin Concerto is also one of the most romantic and beautiful. There is much speculation as to who was Elgar’s muse for this piece, but many believe it was for his friend nicknamed ‘Windflower’, Alice Stuart-Wortley. The violin theme ‘windflower’ is repeated throughout the work and is a wonderful descriptor for the elegance and movement of the music. The MSO is delighted that Amalia Hall will return to play the superb violin solo for this work which we know is repertoire she excels at.
Taking over twenty years to write according to Brahms, with much expectation from his friends and contemporaries, Symphony No 1 was deemed a success when first performed in Vienna and was then hailed as Beethoven’s tenth. Powerful, energetic and moving, Brahms shows us his brilliance as a composer of maturity. And thus, Johannes Brahms will forever be known as one of the three ‘B’s of classical music, in equal footing with the legendary Bach and Beethoven.
Hosted by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra, this Free concert features works by Beethoven, 'Danger Zone' from Top Gun, 'Baba Yetu' and more!
MSO Music Director Uwe Grodd - Conductor
Kenmore State Ensemble Conductors
Thursday 29 June, 4.30-5.00pm,
TeTuhi Auditorium,
13 … View moreHosted by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra, this Free concert features works by Beethoven, 'Danger Zone' from Top Gun, 'Baba Yetu' and more!
MSO Music Director Uwe Grodd - Conductor
Kenmore State Ensemble Conductors
Thursday 29 June, 4.30-5.00pm,
TeTuhi Auditorium,
13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Visiting from Brisbane - via Rotorua, this touring ensemble is made up of students from Kenmore State High School, Brisbane, Australia. This concert features concert bands, string ensemble and orchestra playing highlights from their tour.
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