Stuff.co.nz: Manukau Symphony celebrates 30 years of community music with anniversary concert
The Manukau Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 30 years of community music this year with a commission to honour the Manukau region.
Interview with Robert Liu, the MSO’s first Conducting Scholar
Robert Liu the first Conducting Scholar of the Manukau Symphony Orchestra. The MSO interviewed Robert to see what makes the talented and passionate 17 year old tick.
NZHerald Review 15 August 2023
“…Auckland’s most Courageous Orchestra” Celebrating 30th Anniversary in the Media William Dart review: Manukau Symphony Orchestra marks milestone in style 15 Aug, 2023 05:00 AM Manukau Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 30th anniversary by premiering a major commission from a senior New Zealand composer and hosting the country’s most charismatic pianist as concerto soloist. The stylish …
Interview With SHAN LIU, the Youngest Soloist to Join the MSO in the Forthcoming Family Concert 21 May 5pm
Playing Grieg’s Piano Concerto Allegro molto moderato in the upcoming MSO Family Concert, Shan Liu at 13 years old has already played around the world including Aachen Germany, Sydney Opera House and Carniege Hall, New York. How does he do it? Shan answers some of the burning questions we have for the young soloist.
FISHER – Kitsugi for Orchestra with the MSO
Salina Fisher – Kintsugi For Orchestra commissioned by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Funded by the Nicholas Tarling Charitable Trust. Performed live by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd, at the Houstoun Plays Saint-Saens concert, 19 November 2023, Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau.
NICHOLAS TARLING ARIA COMPETITION
The Winners of the first Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition for 2023 Announced!
Librarian: Ann Whitehouse
Interview by Kate Candy Colbert In 2023 we continue with our ‘Behind the Scenes’ series that focuses on essential roles within the Manukau Symphony Orchestra behind the eye of the public. Our next essential role is: Librarian Ann Whitehouse If you have ever wondered how an Orchestra organises their music for each concert, then you …
Meet the MSO Brass Section
Written by Kate Candy Colbert Trumpets, trombones, and the tuba are the foundation of the orchestral brass section. They have one thing in common…they can play loudly!! The brass section adds drama, depth, and excitement to orchestral music. Ask a brass player if they like playing the opening melodic lines in Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony and …
Meet the MSO Horn Section
Photo above, from left to right: Christine Breeden, Sarah Thompson and Yih-Hsin Huang in the Brahms Violin Concerto Concert this year (John Jensen also played, but is not shown here). Written by Kate Candy Colbert Those shiny brass instruments at the back of the orchestra on stage are known as the Horn and Brass Sections …