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Piano soloists star in August
Friday, 30 July 2004, 10:43 am | Auckland Philharmonia
August brings with it New Zealand’s leading pianists, Diedre Irons and Michael Houstoun, performing with the Auckland Philharmonia on 19 and 26 August respectively, as part of the orchestra’s Vero Premier Series. More >>
Piano soloists star in August
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 3:53 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
August brings with it New Zealand’s leading pianists, Diedre Irons and Michael Houstoun, performing with the Auckland Philharmonia on 19 and 26 August respectively, as part of the orchestra’s Vero Premier Series. More >>
Goldenhorse live with the Auckland Philharmonia
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 9:05 am | Auckland Philharmonia
“Precise, tasteful, durable, real top shelf stuff. This quintet bang out tunes that are ambitious yet inviting, richly textured with a certain bucolic ease – 8/10.” [Montreal Mirror] More >>
Concert showcases the King of Italian Opera
Tuesday, 22 June 2004, 3:10 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
Following the first, sold-out concert in the Auckland Philharmonia’s “Opera in Concert” series last year, the orchestra presents “Opera in Concert – Verdi”, a glorious survey of some of the most memorable music ever sung. More >>
Auckland Concert showcases King of Italian Opera
Tuesday, 22 June 2004, 11:00 am | Auckland Philharmonia
Following the first, sold-out concert in the Auckland Philharmonia’s “Opera in Concert” series last year, the orchestra presents “Opera in Concert – Verdi”, a glorious survey of some of the most memorable music ever sung. More >>
Tonight's Auckland Philharmonia Concert
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 1:06 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
The Auckland Philharmonia’s Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the orchestra and distinguished British pianist Piers Lane in a programme featuring Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kije, Symphonic Suite from the film; Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor; ... More >>
Auckland Philharmonia: A feast of Beethoven
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 8:38 am | Auckland Philharmonia
It is probably true to say that today Beethoven’s music is the most frequently performed of any composer’s. People around the world continue to delight in hearing it. More >>
A feast of Beethoven
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 2:31 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
It is probably true to say that today Beethoven’s music is the most frequently performed of any composer’s. People around the world continue to delight in hearing it. More >>
Visionary Violinist: A Treat for NZ Music Lovers
Friday, 11 June 2004, 6:59 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
“Yuri Bashmet is the most visionary of violists. His fierce intelligence, married to a deep understanding of his musical material, always makes for a profound live experience … in short, an utterly exceptional concert.” [The Strad] More >>
Treat for music lovers
Friday, 11 June 2004, 5:28 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
“Yuri Bashmet is the most visionary of violists. His fierce intelligence, married to a deep understanding of his musical material, always makes for a profound live experience … in short, an utterly exceptional concert.” [The Strad] More >>
Auckland Philharmonia – June 2004 Concerts
Wednesday, 9 June 2004, 12:22 am | Auckland Philharmonia
The Auckland Philharmonia’s Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the orchestra, leading New Zealand soprano Patricia Wright and exciting young Russian violinist Natalia Lomeiko (winner of the 2003 Michael Hill International Violin Competition) ... More >>
Aristocrat of the Guitar for two Auckland concerts
Friday, 28 May 2004, 10:56 am | Auckland Philharmonia
"A major artist with remarkable musicianship and a world of technique... simply and consistently - - awesome." [Los Angeles Times] More >>
“Aristocrat of the Guitar” for Auckland concerts
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 12:09 am | Auckland Philharmonia
Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognised as a leading figure in the guitar world. His artistry has been consistently described as that of a superb instrumentalist and an elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. More >>
Virtuoso pianist returns to New Zealand
Friday, 21 May 2004, 1:04 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane, whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance." [Bryce Morrison, Gramophone magazine] More >>
Natalia Lomeiko Competition winner tours NZ
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 8:37 am | Auckland Philharmonia
Natalia Lomeiko, the winner of the 2003 Michael Hill International Violin Competition returns to New Zealand at the end of May to claim part of her prize, a concert tour of New Zealand. More >>
Michael Hill Violin Competition winner tours NZ
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 4:07 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
Natalia Lomeiko, the winner of the 2003 Michael Hill International Violin Competition returns to New Zealand at the end of May to claim part of her prize, a concert tour of New Zealand. More >>
Female conductor generates electricity
Wednesday, 28 April 2004, 9:49 am | Auckland Philharmonia
“Never before have I been so reluctant to see a musician leave the stage.” [Lorin Maazel, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic and judge of the Maazel/Vilar Conductors’ Competition] More >>
Diversifying pays off
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 3:14 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
In the 24 year history of the Auckland Philharmonia, diverse programming has been a major key to its success. More >>
Russian virtuoso a master of the keyboard
Friday, 2 April 2004, 8:22 am | Auckland Philharmonia
“His extraordinary intimacy with the piano, which withholds no secrets of keyboard brilliance or expressive colouring from him, maximises the potential in the scoring, however modest or extravagant, of whatever he chooses to play." [Gerald Larner, ... More >>
Baby Proms turn SEVEN!
Wednesday, 17 March 2004, 1:27 pm | Auckland Philharmonia
The Auckland Philharmonia’s Baby Proms, which have been an annual highlight for the past seven years, are punchy 50 minute concerts designed to provide 2-6 year olds with a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of live orchestra. More >>