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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In 2025, Breony will be performing in: Wiri Licensing Trust presents MSO Family Concert 2025 Breony Bearman grew up with a passion for the performing arts, partaking in ballet, speech and drama, and music theatre. She completed her Master of Music at the University of Waikato in early 2024. Breony came second in the Napier
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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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From Computer Software to the Concert Hall Listen to the full Three to Seven interview with Adrien and Bryan Crump on RNZ Concert. Text from RNZ Concert 4 March 2025. You probably know the story of TradeMe, the Kiwi online trading place that turned Sam Morgan into a millionaire and a household name. You might
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Interview with Composer Adrien de Croy on his world premiere of ‘The Resolute’ MSO Marketing Assistant and Principal Timpanist Dr Sam Girling chats with composer Adrien de Croy on the eve of the performance of his First Symphony ‘The Resolute’ performed by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra, 15 March 2025. Can you tell us about your
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The BNZ Theatre of the Due Drop Events Centre was abuzz with the audience eagerly awaiting the 18 & Under Prize finalists. This very competitive round saw five contestants from 15 years old blow away the audience with their vocal energy and magnetic performances. Winner of this round Samuel Mataele, a 17-year-old counter-tenor from Sacred
The MSO is delighted to introduce our first wine sponsor de la terre! Tony, Gracie and Kaye Prichard – owners and winemakers of boutique vineyard de la terre Buy Now! ‘de la terre’ – literally ‘of the earth’ is a reference to both the vineyard soils and the earth brick construction used for our winery
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In 2025, Hayden will be performing in: Wiri Licensing Trust presents MSO Family Concert 2025 A student at Auckland Grammar School, Hayden Chiu began violin studies with Elena Abramova and currently learns from Stephen Larsen and Professor Robin Wilson.Hayden performed at Carnegie Hall (2019) at age 8 and attended King’s School on a John Henley
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In 2025, Nora will be performing in: Wiri Licensing Trust presents MSO Family Concert 2025 Nora Qu is a dedicated young flautist with a deep passion for music. She has been playing the flute for three years and currently studies under the expert guidance of Professor Uwe Grodd. She loves how music conveys emotions and
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