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Opera Gala 2026 Brings Some Of Opera’s Greatest Music To Auckland Town Hall

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The Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Opera Studio present Opera Gala 2026 on Sunday 28 June at 5.00pm in the Auckland Town Hall – an evening bringing together some of the most dramatic, beautiful, and emotionally charged music ever written for the opera stage. Conducted by Uwe Grodd and directed by John Davies, the concert features leading […]

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The Manukau Symphony Orchestra and its Role in Promoting New Zealand Composers

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by Violet Theodore https://youtu.be/zsw-1-LcH-A The Manukau Symphony Orchestra and its Role in Promoting New Zealand Composers by Violet Theodore  “Music with all its subtlety has immense power to unite people, spread love and bring peace in the world!” — Sanchita Pandey Music is a universal language that brings people together irrespective of any background or

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2026 Youth Scholarships Now Open

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Since 1997, the MSO has offered youth scholarships for instrumentalists and conductors to help with their tutoring and instrument costs, and offer an invaluable experience performing with the MSO. 2026 Scholarships are now open. Please find the registration form and further information here. Applications close 24 October 2025. We are grateful to the support of our

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Sibling Harmony: Amalia and Callum Hall Unite for Beethoven’s Triple

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When NZTrio takes the stage with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra on 24 August 2025 at the Four Winds Theatre for Beethoven’s radiant Triple Concerto, it will be a true family affair. Violinist Amalia Hall will be joined by her brother, cellist Callum Hall—appearing as NZTrio’s guest cellist—alongside pianist Somi Kim in a joyous showcase of

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Jasmine Jessen – Soprano

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In 2025, Jasmine will be performing in: Wiri Licensing Trust presents MSO Family Concert 2025   Jasmine Jessen is a resident young artist with The Aotearoa New Zealand Opera Studio (TANZOS), currently pursuing a Master of Music in Advanced Opera Studies at Waikato University. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice Performance from

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New Partnership with Wiri Licensing Trust

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Article from South Auckland orchestra’s very special spirit – Wiri Licensing Trust Written by Sheryl Blythen. When the Manukau Symphony Orchestra (MSO) takes the stage for its annual Family Concert next month, the audience might spot a gifted 10-year-old performing alongside an accomplished professional. That’s because the MSO takes a unique, whānau-based approach to orchestral

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