In 2025, Brent will be performing in: Wiri Licensing Trust presents MSO Family Concert 2025 Brent Stewart is a leading New Zealand conductor, percussionist, and pianist with a dynamic career spanning various prestigious roles, significant premieres, and impactful contributions to music education. Brent’s conducting engagements have included the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, […]
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Michael Houstoun – Concert Pianist Performances with the MSO: 2025: ‘From The New World’ 15 November. Mozart Piano Concerto No.20 2024: ‘Houstoun & Eroica’ Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2 2023: ‘Hamilton & Houstoun’ Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 2022: ‘Houstoun plays Saint-Saëns’ Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No.2 in G Minor 2021: ‘Houstoun plays the Egyptian‘ And more Biography
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In 2026, Uwe Grodd will be conducting: Romantic Fire – 7 MarchOpera Gala 2026- 28 JuneWLT Presents MSO Family Concert ‘Myths & Monsters’ 20 SeptemberRevolution – 21 November Uwe Grodd has gained widespread recognition and acclaim in the world of classical music. With a career spanning many countries, he has cemented his status as a
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William Dart’s experience of Verdi Meets Puccini THIS REVIEW BY WILLIAM DART IS MOST GRATEFULLY BORROWED FROM THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD OCTOBER 2, 2024. Auckland Opera Studio’s Verdi Meets Puccini was the classy musical equivalent of a brag book, showcasing five of our finest young singers, all winners of prestigious national and international awards. The Triumphal March
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Dr Sam Girling interviews young British composer Sarah Jenkins on her MSO commission We can’t wait to see The Coming of Night on September 7, a magical piece of music that Sarah Jenkins was inspired to write for a sextet, after reading Emily Dickinson’s poem of the same name. What’s so special about hearing this
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The Manukau Symphony Orchestra invited Daniel Faitaua from Seven Sharp to help celebrate the Societies 30th Anniversary
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NICHOLAS TARLING ARIA COMPETITION 2024 FINAL ROUND WINNERS It was an extraordinary evening of entertainment at the Due Drop Events Centre on Friday 9 February 2024. The evening commenced with four finalists competing in the 18 & under category. Amelia Blessan was up first, with her heartfelt rendition of Adele’s iconic ballad ‘Hello’. Following her,
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The Manukau Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 30 years of community music this year with a commission to honour the Manukau region.
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.
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