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8 Apr 2024
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Auckland Philharmonia announces new conductor for May concert
The Auckland Philharmonia announces changes for its upcoming concert, The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Totally Trumpet, on Thursday 23 May 2024. Highly regarded Dutch-Maltese conductor, Lawrence […]
28 Mar 2024
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Play it forward
Early live music experiences offer much more than just a way to entertain children: they can help to develop their resilience and concentration skills and […]
Music for wee monsters - Phil News
We’re going on an interactive trumpet hunt with TVNZ’s Toi Time. Gary Steel chats with Jojo and Buzz about their Auckland Philharmonia collab. The little […]
19 Mar 2024
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Music to take you on a journey
Music has always had a special power, to transport us to different times and places. Composers have frequently sought to try to convey the natural […]
19 Mar 2024
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Stars of TV and symphony align for children's concert
Howls of ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf’ will echo across Auckland this April as TVNZ’s Toi Time cast join the Auckland Philharmonia to perform the children’s concerts, Tunes […]
19 Mar 2024
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Boujee night of boogie coming to Auckland
Get set to groove the night away to disco tunes performed by a full symphony orchestra, plus enjoy fabulous food and cocktails, at Auckland Philharmonia’s […]
Picking up the baton
New CEO Diana Weir tells Richard Betts about hating piano lessons, loving Britten, and her vision for the orchestra. Diana Weir is poised, articulate, and […]
28 Feb 2024
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Surround yourself with music… and friends: Friends President Delysse Glynn’s story.
After years of being an audience member and Auckland Philharmonia supporter, Delysse Glynn answered the call to deepen her relationship with the orchestra by joining […]
The colour of sound
Unsuk Chin is one of the leading composers of our time. Evie Bamford looks at Chin’s life, music and her Violin Concerto No.1, the piece […]
13 Feb 2024
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Q&A with Jennifer Yuan
Evie Dwyer-Leech, Tertiary Projects Executive, chatted with Jennifer Yuan, the Auckland Philharmonia 2024 Young Composer in Residence. Tell us a bit about yourself I am […]
8 Feb 2024
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Auckland Phil throws open its digital doors with New Virtual Experience
With a click of your mouse, you can now be transported to an interactive 3D view of the Auckland Philharmonia on the Auckland Town Hall […]
5 Feb 2024
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Q&A with Yeol Eum Son
Auckland Philharmonia’s Lucy Harris chatted with piano soloist Yeol Eum Son ahead of her performance with the Auckland Philharmonia for Bayleys Great Classics: Beethoven 7. […]
5 Feb 2024
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Encore Maestro Bellincampi!
Auckland Philharmonia and Giordano Bellincampi partnership extended Auckland Philharmonia is delighted to announce Giordano Bellincampi’s contract has been extended and he will continue as its […]
5 Feb 2024
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Summer School students join forces to take on the Big Bad Wolf
During a scorcher of a week in January, 84 budding instrumentalists stepped out of the sun and into a fun week of music-making at our […]
24 Jan 2024
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Young Composer announced for Auckland Philharmonia Residency
This month, talented composition student, Jennifer Yuan, will take up the sought-after role of Auckland Philharmonia’s 2024 Young Composer-in-Residence. This annual residency programme, a partnership […]
23 Jan 2024
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Auckland Philharmonia Announces Artist Change to June Concert
The Auckland Philharmonia has announced an artist change to its upcoming concert, Bayleys Great Classics: Bellincampi & Brahms, on Thursday 6 June 2024. Acclaimed pianist, […]
11 Jan 2024
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New NZ Assistant Conductor-in-residence steps onto the podium
This year, the baton for a coveted New Zealand residency position will be passed to Ingrid Martin, who will commence her tenure as the 2024 […]
1 Dec 2023
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Auckland Philharmonia Festive Selections
We’ve asked some of our Auckland Philharmonia whānau to share their favourite festive tunes and why they can’t get into the yuletide spirit until they […]
30 Nov 2023
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Kiwi Kapers concerts delight thousands of children with (spell)binding tale
In November, over 3,200 primary and intermediate school students enjoyed the entertaining tale of The Bookbinder at four Auckland Philharmonia Kiwi Kapers concerts held in Central and […]
30 Nov 2023
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Q&A with Terence Maskell
Auckland Philharmonia's Joshua Clark interviewed Terence Maskell, Artistic Director and Conductor of The Graduate Choir New Zealand, as he prepares the choir for our upcoming […]
30 Nov 2023
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Chair Donor Profile - Andrew and Jenny Smith
Meet Andrew and Jenny Smith, Chair Donors for Principal Timpanist Steve Logan. Find out more about how their relationship with their sponsored musician has enabled […]
2 Nov 2023
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Notes Fund Donor Profile - David Lovell
Meet David Lovell, a dedicated supporter of the Auckland Philharmonia. David is a Chair Donor as well as a founding member of the Future Fund, […]
2 Nov 2023
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Wagner’s Preludes and Overtures – What Makes Them Great?
Auckland Philharmonia’s Joshua Clark is a huge Wagner fan. Read on as he recounts his experiences with the great operatic composer’s music and what makes […]