Entries are now open for the 2027 Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition, with an exciting new format offering singers the opportunity to perform with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra. Open to singers of all ages across three divisions, the competition will culminate in a Gala Finale with the MSO, featuring six Emerging Artist finalists alongside the winners […]
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In 2026 Dr Changmuwei will be conducting: WLT Presents MSO Family Concert ‘Myths & Monsters’ 20 September Dr. Changmuwei Wei is a choral conductor, educator, and founder of The Cloud Choirs in Auckland, New Zealand. He serves as Performance Fellow at the University of Waikato, where he teaches conducting and supervises postgraduate research. Under his
The Due Drop Events Centre was once again filled with outstanding singing as the 2026 Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition Final Round brought together some of New Zealand’s finest emerging and established classical singers. Nearly 80 applications were received for the Digital Round, with finalists travelling from across New Zealand as well as Australia, Russia, China,
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Uwe Grodd led the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Opera Studio’s Opera Gala 2026 at Auckland Town Hall. Photo / TG Hamill Review by William Dart NZ Herald· 1 Jul, 2026 06:00 AM The unbridled applause of a capacity town hall audience greeted conductor Uwe Grodd as he introduced Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Opera Studio’s
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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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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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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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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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Source: RNZ Concert 10 June 2025 It was only a matter of time. Samuel Mataele loves singing – he’ll sing anywhere. His mum should know, he would fill the car with his voice whenever she drove him to a music lesson. The difference between Samuel Mataele and most other teenagers who love singing anywhere, is
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In 2025, Samuel will be performing in: Wiri Licensing Trust presents MSO Family Concert 2025 As a boy soprano, Samuel Mataele won age group NSPAS Championship Awards as well as SAPACS Championship Awards.Now a 17-year-old countertenor, he recently won the prestigious Nicholas Tarling Junior Aria Competition with a breathtaking performance of Who May Abide from
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