Live broadcast from Wellington
At the earlier time of 6.30pm we cross to the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington where the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler's monumental Symphony No 2, Resurrection.
It features 112 NZSO players, accompanied by more than 120 singers and two international soloists.
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MAHLER: Symphony No 2 in C minor, Resurrection
8:00 PM.Lauren Snouffer (soprano), Anna Larsson (mezzo), Voices New Zealand, Orpheus Choir of Wellington, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
Edo de Waart leads the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Photo: Stephen A'Court Photography
The 'Resurrection' programme, part of Maestro Edo de Waart’s Masterworks series, marks his last concerts after four years as NZSO Music Director before commencing as NZSO Conductor Laureate in 2020.
Maestro de Waart says the Resurrection Symphony made Mahler famous and revealed the composer’s genius. “The result is a 100 per cent masterpiece. It will be a wonderful ending for my years as Music Director.”
Programme:
6.30pm NZSO: Resurrection
MAHLER: Symphony No 2 in C minor, Resurrection
Lauren Snouffer (soprano), Anna Larsson (mezzo), Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, Orpheus Choir of Wellington, New Zealand SO conducted by Edo de Waart
Direct from the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington (RNZ)