New Zealand Symphony Orchestra launches festival series
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has announced a new festival series planned for 2021.
The series will be staged in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Napier, Wellington and Christchurch, with many performances in each city over three days.
Popular Setting Up Camp tours will also be expanded next year.
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra chief executive Peter Biggs said the orchestra's goal is to bring the greatest music ever written to as many New Zealanders as possible.
“Our multi-day Festivals in six cities and expansion of our Setting Up Camp tour from six to 15 centres next year will give audiences more choices and allow the NZSO to make deeper connections with more New Zealanders," he said.
A highlight will be Kia Kotahi, a unique performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with a new text of the famous Ode to Joy sung in Te Reo by a chorus of high school students.
The concert will also comprise new works by New Zealand artists.
American Marin Alsop, one of the world’s top conductors, will make her New Zealand debut with Kia Kotahi.
The project was originally slated for 2020, Beethoven’s 250th anniversary year.
But the impact of Covid-19 and limited government funding has meant the NZSO will not deliver to New Zealanders everything the orchestra planned to do, Biggs said.
The NZSO is cutting the number of large scale concerts next year, he said.
"We know this will sadden our many fans and supporters around the country.
"The NZSO is working hard to find a solution so we can reach those audiences."
Season subscription tickets went on sale on Friday at nzso.co.nz.
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In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
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30.2% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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17% Yes
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Te Atatu Food Truck Friday - THIS Friday - March 6th
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays is back this Friday if you’re looking for something fun to do on a Friday night.
| March 6th | 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Te Atatū South Community Centre
- A stacked mega line up of food trucks including Those Guys J & M burgers, Gyrolicious Greek, Baja Tacos, Natalia’s Food Journey, Akemi’s Gyoza (Japanese dumplings), Cream Ice Cream and Ae Brew (coffee/ matcha).
- Live Music with the captivating Lauren Collins
- Free ReCreators kids’ craft workshops
- Repair Café – bring along small household items for free repairs (koha appreciated).
Come join us for a relaxed, family-friendly night out in the community. Plenty of parking and seating or picnic in the park.
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