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The Adults Meet APO: Immovable force vs irresistible power

Thursday, 16 January 2014, 12:11 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The immovable force of rock meets the irresistible power of a symphony orchestra on 30 January, when Kiwi supergroup The Adults join Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for a one-off concert at Auckland’s Aotea Centre. More >>

APO promises treats not tricks for Halloween

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 4:07 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra promises an evening of creepy classics, spooky show tunes and macabre movie music this Halloween at ‘Qantas presents: Music of the Night’. More >>

APO Launches 2014 Season

Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:48 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

International stars, an operatic masterpiece and a new Composer-in-Residence are just some of the highlights of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2014 season, announced tonight. More >>

APO Gives Youngsters a Chance to Dance

Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 1:12 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) is inviting 100 school children to dance. But this is no blue light disco: the students will take to the stage before a paying audience, with backing from some of the country’s top musicians. More >>

Renowned Expert Joins APO for Mozart Masterpiece

Monday, 19 August 2013, 2:55 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Three great works of the Classical era meet one of the world’s great conductors of the Classical repertoire on 12 September for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Choral Masterpieces concert. More >>

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Cuts Loose for Proms

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:05 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) invites Aucklanders to unfurl their Union Jacks, don their red, white and blue bowler hats and burst in to ‘Rule Britannia’ in honour of Qantas Presents the Last Night of the Proms , an evening of music where ... More >>

APO Rake Rights 40-Year Wrong

Monday, 24 June 2013, 4:32 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra gives opera lovers the rare chance to hear one of the great 20th century masterworks at this year’s Trusts Community Foundation Opera in Concert. More >>

Most Acclaimed Pianist of Her Generation Steps in to Dance

Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 11:55 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra regrets to announce the cancellation of pianist Sergio Tiempo due to illness. Mr Tiempo was scheduled to appear with the orchestra this Thursday 20 June. More >>

Auckland: Get Closer to Your Orchestra

Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:37 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Get closer to Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra than ever before. Free 20-minute performances coming to a public space near you (if you’re in the Auckland CBD…) Two Casual Friday Concerts: this Friday 24 May, 12.15pm, Telecom building atrium, 167 Victoria ... More >>

Top soprano Brueggergosman steps in

Thursday, 11 April 2013, 3:07 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra regrets that a back injury has left Jeanne-Michèle Charbonnet unable to appear in the New Zealand Herald Premier Series concert Last Songs. The APO wishes Ms Charbonnet the very best for a speedy recovery. More >>

Three Great Composers, Two Great Artists, One Great Sponsor

Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 11:35 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

--For Immediate Release-- Three Great Composers, Two Great Artists, One Great Sponsor for APO Series 20/3/13 More >>

Key Appointments at APO

Monday, 18 February 2013, 4:06 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) is pleased to announce appointments to two key roles. From 31 March APO Board of Trustees Chair Dame Rosanne Meo takes a new position as Patron of the orchestra. She joins a select group comprising Dame Kiri ... More >>

Boynton Adds Songs to ‘Desire’

Monday, 4 February 2013, 11:32 am | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The final member of a star cast was confirmed today with singer Mere Boynton added to Songs and Dances of Desire: In Memoriam Carmen Rupe . She joins a top group of artists that includes dancer Jason Moore, mezzo-soprano Anna Pierard, Japanese guitarist ... More >>

APO and University Fire up New Dance Works

Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 5:01 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO), the University of Auckland’s Dance Studies Programme and three schools combine forces to present Fireworks , an evening of music and dance showcasing youth performance. More >>

APO Honoured by Human Rights Commission

Monday, 20 August 2012, 5:14 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) was today honoured by the Human Rights Commission, with the arts organisation receiving a New Zealand Diversity Award. More >>

APO Concert Commemorates the Victims of AIDS

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 3:24 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra pays tribute to the victims of AIDS at the second of its Splendour Series concerts for 2012: American to the Core. The 26 July concert features the overture to Leonard Bernstein’s Candide , and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto ... More >>

APO Counts Bars and Beats for NZ Music Month

Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 5:32 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra brings New Zealand Music Month to a dynamic close with a concert that unites the worlds of orchestral music and hip-hop. The 31 May concert, dubbed ‘Remix the Orchestra: Full Orchestra Meets Hip-Hop’, is the culmination ... More >>

APO Sways to a Latin Beat

Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:36 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra grabs its Lonely Planet guide, clenches a rose between its teeth and heads to Auckland Town Hall for Qantas Presents Latin Fiesta, a celebration of sizzling music from Spain and South America. More >>

APO promises summer’s most elegant concert

Monday, 5 December 2011, 2:44 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Audiences are invited to pack their picnic baskets and shake the sand out of their beach towels for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's traditional Summer Matinée concert. More >>

APO Promises Festive Delights for Xmas Concert

Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 12:15 pm | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra offers music lovers a Christmas concert of two festive halves next week. The first part features some of the finest Christmas music written during the Baroque period (roughly 1600 to 1750). It includes works by JS Bach, Corelli ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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