2010 CONCERTS
Concert 1
FREE ENTRY
A selection from the 2010 Concerts; plus David Hamilton's Dance Song to the Creator and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No 4.
Sunday 7 March
Auckland Town Hall
5:00 pm
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Concert 2
One of Brahms greatest choral works, A German Requiem; and Ritchie Piano Concerto No 3.
Saturday 29 May
Auckland Town Hall
7:30 pm
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Concert 3
Beethoven Ode to Joy - Symphony No 9 "Choral"
The 9th Symphony "Choral" broke all boundaries when it was written. Auckland Choral join the Auckland Philharmonia for this very special event!
Thursday 15 July
Friday 16 July
Auckland Town Hall
8:00 pm
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Booking information from Ruth Farrant ph 09-3582892
Concert 4
Written over a period of twenty-five years, the B Minor Mass marks the pinnacle of Bach's achievement as a composer of choral music.
Saturday 6 November
Auckland Town Hall
7:30 pm
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Concert 5
From its first performance in Dublin in 1742, Handel's Messiah is now the most popular oratorio of all time!
Monday 13 December
Tuesday 14 December
Auckland Town Hall
7:30 pm
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NEWS & EVENTS
22 January 2010
Technical Issue: The 2010 Subscription Form
We have been experiencing technical difficulties with the 2010 Subscription Form. If you have submitted the Subscription Form prior to 22 January 2010, we may not have received your details. The issue has been resolved! Please visit the form and resubmit your details in the form for your 2010 Subscription. We will ensure that any possible double up details, are not processed, ensuring that you only subscribed once. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience that this has caused. We look forward to seeing you during the 2010 Concert Season.
15 December
2009
Latest Review: Handel's Messiah - Daring Flourish Marks End of Successful Year!
William Dart: Auckland Choral's Messiah is a major event in our city's musical life, marking the close of the year's concert season and a particularly successful 12 months for Auckland Choral under the directorship of Uwe Grodd. More....
13 December
2009
NZ Herald: Grodd's directorship of Auckland Choral has revitalised the city's grand old choir, and other groups have surprised and delighted during the year. More....
5 December
2009
Preview: Messiah with Auckland Choral
NZ Herald: Even on a slow week, Uwe Grodd is one of the busiest musicians in town. As well as teaching and conducting duties as associate professor in the University of Auckland's Music Department, he is at the helm of both the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Choral. More....
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November
2009
Auckland Choral 2010
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We are excited to introduce our 2010 choral season. It will be an exceptional year.
This programme invites you to subscribe to a series of concerts that presents some of the greatest choral repertoire with outstanding soloists and orchestras all in the sublime acoustics of the Auckland Town Hall.
The choir’s singing will be passionate, powerful, thrilling, reflective, amazing, fun... just become a subscriber today and find out for yourself. Subscribe and enjoy up to 20% savings and book for the best seats now!
Part of my recipe for an interesting and varied programme is to combine Auckland Choral with the talents of other organisations and I would like to thank the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Pipers Sinfonia, Musica Sacra and St Mary's Schola for performing with us. These groups add a special dimension to our season and we look forward with great anticipation to working with them.
If you would like to introduce a friend to Auckland Choral why not bring them to our FREE concert at the start of the year, ‘Pese Muamua’ — ‘Song Number One’!
I look forward to meeting you at our concerts.
Uwe Grodd, Music Director
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4 August 2009
Pounamu Concert at Holy Trinity Cathedral
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overflowing Cathedral! (To see a full size picture, please click
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OTHER STUFF
Music Director: Uwe Grodd
Uwe Grodd, New Zealand based German conductor and flautist, has performed and recorded internationally for over 25 years. More....
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