2008 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES
Saturday 27 September
7.30 pm
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell
Honegger King David
Bruckner Locus Iste and Virga Jesse
Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor (John Wells - Organ)
Handel The King Shall Rejoice (Coronation Anthem)
Alongside French composer Arthur Honegger's colourful and exciting oratorio "King David" Auckland Choral presents a mix of more familiar music. Last sung by the choir in 2002, "King David" includes vocal soloists and narrator to re-tell the dramatic biblical story. Under the baton of new Music Director Uwe Grodd, the choir will sing one of Bruckner best-loved motets, and one of Handel's Coronation Anthems. We've also asked top New Zealand organist to play Bach ever-popular "Toccata and Fugue in D minor".
Soprano - Anna Cors
Tenor - John Murray
Narrator - Raymond Hawthorne
Organ - John Wells
Associate Players of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Conductor - Uwe Grodd
Tickets: A Reserve $45 | A Reserve concession $40 | Student Rush $10 | Children under 15 $5
Phone 09 358 2892 or email ruth@aucklandchoral.com to book
SUBSCRIBERS' BONUS CONCERT
Sunday 2 November
2.00 pm
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell
Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle
Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle was written in 1863, and is a departure from comic opera for Rossini. It is theatrical, intense and colourful and the Mass has been characterised as neither little nor solemn! Join us for this performance of the original version, scored for two pianos and harmonium.
Soprano - Lilia Carpinelli
Mezzo-soprano - Kate Spence
Tenor - tbc
Baritone - tbc
Pianos - Matteo Napoli & Flavio Vallani
Organ - John Wells
Conductor -Uwe Grodd
Tickets: General admission $30, Student Rush $10, Children 15 years and under $5
Phone 09 358 2892 or email ruth@aucklandchoral.com to book
Monday 15 December and Tuesday 16 December
7.30 pm
Auckland Town Hall
Handel Messiah
In the choir's 153rd season it is our pleasure to present the ever-familiar Messiah conducted by our new Music Director, Uwe Grodd. Though very familiar there is always something new to thrill the listener in this masterpiece.
Soprano - Anna Lease
Mezzo-soprano - Helen Medlyn
Tenor - David Hamilton
Baritone - David Griffiths
Pipers Sinfonia
Conductor - Uwe Grodd
Tickets: A Reserve $55 | A Reserve concession $50 | B Reserve $50 | B Reserve concession $45 | Student Rush $10 | Children under 15 $5
Book at www.ticketek.com or phone 0800 TICKETEK. Service fees will apply.