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One Million People View Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Livestreams

Thursday, 7 May 2020, 4:21 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Over one million people from across the world have viewed Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s (APO) recent livestream series. The APO Encore Livestreams take place every Thursday evening at 8pm (NZST). While the orchestra has been livestreaming ... More >>

Musicians & Singers Mark Beethoven’s 250th Birthday

Monday, 16 March 2020, 8:50 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

They came from Orewa. They came from Otara. They came from across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. And a bus load drove down from Whangarei. More than 300 musicians and singers filled the Auckland Town Hall today (Sunday 15 March), to celebrate Beethoven’s ... More >>

Soul Sirens Join APO In Aretha Franklin Celebration

Thursday, 5 March 2020, 1:34 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) brings together three of the country’s most powerful female vocalists for a special performance on 21 May to celebrate the music of the unforgettable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Boh Runga, Bella Kalolo, ... More >>

NZ orchestras appoint first Assistant Conductor in Residence

Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 10:02 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) is delighted to announce the appointment of New Zealander Vincent Hardaker as the first ever Assistant Conductor in Residence for the group of professional orchestras of New Zealand. The programme is an initiative ... More >>

APO to Perform Classic Symphonic Fairy Tale Live

Thursday, 6 June 2019, 1:17 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

APO to Perform Classic Symphonic Fairy Tale Live The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) will awaken Sergei Prokofiev’s classic musical fairy tale and perform alongside the animated film in Peter & the Wolf Live, at the Aotea Centre’s ASB Theatre ... More >>

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra create ultimate NZ mixtape

Monday, 29 April 2019, 9:10 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The past and the future of Kiwi music will be celebrated in June when beloved New Zealand musicians Nadia Reid, Liam Finn and Anna Coddington join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) to perform some of our most iconic songs. More >>

Second show announced for Planet Earth II Live in Concert

Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 10:08 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Due to popular demand, BBC Studios, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) and Auckland Live have announced a second show for Planet Earth II Live in Concert, on Thursday 23 May 2019. The concerts on 22 and 23 May mark the New Zealand premiere of this ... More >>

Planet Earth II Live in Concert

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 10:16 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Tickets are now on sale for the New Zealand premiere of Planet Earth II Live in Concert to be held at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre on Wednesday 22 May 2019. A stunning presentation of breathtaking footage from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth ... More >>

Exciting firsts and top talent in 2019 APO season

Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:48 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra enters its 39th year celebrating the people and the rich tradition of orchestral music as well as exciting new artistic collaborations, with details of its 2019 season announced at a launch event at Auckland’s Town ... More >>

The Composer is Dead - APO investigation

Monday, 20 August 2018, 10:46 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) has launched a homicide investigation following reports that the composer is dead. More >>

APO packs up instruments and heads to the Shore

Monday, 19 February 2018, 4:56 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

APO packs up instruments and heads to the Shore The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) musicians are heading to Bruce Mason Centre on Friday 23 February, and they’re bringing some of classical music’s heavyweights with them: Wagner, Schumann and ... More >>

Magic Lineup for APO Musical Concert

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 1:04 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Taryn Fiebig and Phoebe Hurst will delight music and theatre lovers in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Magic of the Musicals More >>

APO congratulates Board Chairman on new appointment

Monday, 13 March 2017, 5:11 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) wishes to congratulate APO Board Chairman Geraint Martin on his appointment as Chief Executive of Te Papa Tongarewa – Museum of New Zealand. More >>

Harry Potter - Film Concert Series Coming To New Zealand

Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 4:54 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

For the first time in New Zealand, Kiwi audiences will experience a symphony orchestra performing music to the entire film from one of the most beloved film franchises in history More >>

Acclaimed composer and conductor Tan Dun makes APO debut

Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 11:06 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) and Templar Family Office are pleased to welcome Grammy and Academy award-winning composer and conductor Tan Dun to Auckland for his APO debut on 31 January. More >>

From Beethoven to Bowie - 2017 season

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 10:39 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Some of the finest international musicians, world and New Zealand premieres and the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire are among the highlights of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2017 season, announced this evening at Auckland Town Hall. More >>

Report recognises success of Sistema Aotearoa

Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 4:30 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) has welcomed the findings of a report evaluating the success of Sistema Aotearoa, which suggests that the pilot programme in Otara is likely to be contributing to the achievement of positive outcomes, both for participating ... More >>

Exhibition Celebrates Power of Arts

Thursday, 10 April 2014, 12:33 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The power of the arts to change lives is being celebrated in a photo exhibition. The exhibition is held at the Albert-Eden local board office on Dominion Rd until 9 May. It comprises images drawn from The Auckland Dance Project, an annual event ... More >>

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Takes Flight

Friday, 21 March 2014, 10:37 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra takes flight next Thursday for an evening of music inspired by birdsong. The centrepiece of the 27 March concert is Beethoven’s Symphony No.6, one of the composer’s most evocative works. More >>

Full House, No Problem for APO Concert

Monday, 24 February 2014, 2:22 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s ‘Organ Symphony’ concert is almost sold out, but even those without a ticket can catch the performance live. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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