583 days ago

MSO presents our 'Family Concert', 5pm June 16, Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau

Shelley Robertson from Manukau Symphony Orchestra

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 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!

Get your tickets at www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Tickets range from $5 to $45 per person, or just over $70 for a family group.

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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

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Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

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