Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
DVORÁK: Symphony No 8 in G
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at its Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 1 November 2018. Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Viola Concerto No 1
Performed by Robert Ashworth and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at its Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 1 November 2018. Audio
STRAUSS: Don Juan
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. Audio
Performing NZ work a treat for APO violist
Auckland based violist Robert Ashworth is out to prove the jokes about the viola don’t stack up when he takes to the stage to perform Anthony Ritchie’s Viola Concerto with the APO on Thursday night. Audio
Review: APO gives powerful performance of St Matthew Passion
Bach St Matthew Passion was brought to life last night thanks to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the University of Auckland Chamber Choir. Peter Hoar was at the Auckland Town Hall.
Choral legend comes to Auckland
When it comes to choral music, Stephen Layton is something of a legend. Video, Audio
The aura of conductor Xian Zhang
Chinese conductor Xian Zhang is thrilled to be back in New Zealand, leading the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in its Russian Tales concert tonight, which features Rimsky- Korsakov’s Scheherazade… Video, Audio
Live: Neil Finn and the APO
Neil Finn is joined by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to play his album "Out Of Silence" in its entirety plus some of his older hits at the 2018 Auckland Arts Festival. Video, Audio
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra announces 2019 season
Well-known classics will be joined by big names, circus performers, kiwi hits, BBC’s Planet Earth and music inspired by Roald Dahl for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2019 season. Video, Audio
REVIEW: APO’s The Prodigal Son
Talented conductor Lionel Bringuier returned to Auckland to lead the APO in last night’s concert The Prodigal Son, featuring works from Ravel, Saint-Saens and Prokofiev. Peter Hoar was at the Town… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 31 August
Soprano Madison Nonoa wins the inaugural McCormick Opera Competition, Upbeat previews the Big Sing Finals with Adjudicator David Childs, and we review last night’s APO concert and round out the week…
Young gun conductor Lionel Bringuier returns to Auckland
French conductor Lionel Bringuier returns to lead the APO for the third time in tonight’s concert The Prodigal Son. He’s had a meteoric rise in the classical world. Bringuier’s Auckland concert will… Audio
12 year old singer set to wow when worlds collide with the APO
At only 12 years old, Rotorua school girl Zeeah Rona Waerea-Tamai is already hitting the right notes with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. She'll perform this weekend with the APO in South…
Upbeat for Thursday 30 August
Baritone Will King wins the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Wellington Aria Competition, French conductor Lionel Bringuier returns to lead the APO and we continue to explore quartets.
APO brings music to Buster Keaton's The General
A live orchestra will accompany a screening of silent film The General as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Conductor Peter Scholes explains how the APO adds something special to… Audio
Tupac’s not dead… he’s playing percussion with the APO
Musician Tupac is not dead. In fact he’s part of the 200 strong orchestra and choir performing a new work this week in Auckland. The Grammy nominated artist and body percussionist hopes his name… Video
Upbeat for Tuesday 24 July
The NZ Secondary Students Choir is stranded in Shanghai, NZSM announces a lullaby competition, Peter Hoar reviews Aida and we meet Lexus Song Quest judge Lisa Gasteen.
VERDI: Aida, Act 4
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's "Opera in Concert", recorded Auckland Town Hall, 20 July 2018 Audio
