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Discover the latest news and stories from Auckland Philharmonia. Featuring insightful articles on orchestral music and composers, as well as illuminating interviews with Auckland Philharmonia musicians and guest artists.

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The Visionaries - Phil News
William Green examines the overlapping lives of two great English artists: Ralph Vaughan Williams and William Blake. Ralph Vaughan Williams(RVW) was by all accounts a […]
Q&A with Johannes Moser
Auckland Philharmonia’s Francesca McGeorge spoke to cellist Johannes Moser ahead of his performance with the orchestra for our upcoming NZ Herald Premier Series concert Romantic […]
A backstage pass: Go behind the scenes of Auckland Phil's 2025 Season
Auckland Philharmonia’s 2025 Season has a stellar lineup of over 40 electrifying concerts. We spoke to the mastermind behind the season, our Director of Artistic […]
Staff and Musician 2025 Season Picks
We asked Auckland Philharmonia musicians and staff to pick which pieces they are looking forward to hearing in our 2025 Season.
Know the Score - Phil News
Love our music? Become a Notes Fund Donor for our 2025 Season Did you know that it will cost over $40,000 to purchase or hire […]
Auckland Phil performs at Commonwealth Summit in Samoa
This week, we added a noble string to our bow with a performance during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. Four […]
Brass to shine at Parnell concert
The best in brass will step into the spotlight at a special Auckland Philharmonia concert on 31 October, Baroque & Beyond: Colours of Brass. In […]
Global sensations and Kiwi icons star in Auckland Phil's 2025 Season
A stellar lineup of over 40 concerts have been announced for Auckland Philharmonia’s 2025 Season, featuring electrifying performances by some of the world’s most-esteemed artists […]
Q&A with Yeyeong Jenny Jin
Auckland Philharmonia speaks with violinist Yeyeong Jenny Jin ahead of her performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No.3 ‘Strassburg. What draws you to Mozart’s music? His […]
Community music-making warms up winter
It’s been a busy winter for our Learn & Participate team, delivering events across Tāmaki Makaurau that brought together thousands of Aucklanders to connect, learn, […]
Q&A with Kirsten Strom
Auckland Philharmonia speaks with composer Kirsten Strom ahead of the performance of her new piece at our Strings Under the Stars concerts at Auckland's Stardome […]
Picture Perfect - Phil News
William Green peeks inside the artist’s studio to observe musicians who paint musical pictures. As we mark 150 years since the composition of Mussorgsky’s iconic […]
My Great Listen - Gemma Peacocke - Phil News
Composer Gemma Peacocke shares three pieces of music that changed her life.
Grit and Personality - Phil News
Richard Betts speaks with Associate Principal Viola Julie Park. Julie Park has only ever had one orchestral audition. She aced it, of course, which is […]
Tōru, Near and Far - Phil News
Richard Betts on Tōru Takemitsu, the leading Japanese composer of the 20th century If Tōru Takemitsu is today revered for his synthesis of Western forms […]
Ways your business can work with us
Love our orchestra and want to know more about how your business can work with us? With options ranging from VIP hosting for your clients […]
Phil Opera Fest 2024 Photos
Relive the magic of Phil Opera Fest, a celebration of Wagner and his operatic masterpiece Tristan und Isolde. From captivating lectures to community singalongs, culminating […]
Auckland Philharmonia announces artist change to November concert
The Auckland Philharmonia announces an artist change to its upcoming concert, Bayleys Great Classics: Romantic Journeys, on Thursday 21 November 2024. Described as "one of […]
Vengerov Speaks - Phil News
Amber Read speaks to Maxim Vengerov Amber Read: The Sibelius concerto is a cornerstone of the repertoire, and your performance is part of an all-Sibelius […]
Sibelius’s Kiwi Connection - Phil News
Maxim Vengerov is the biggest name to visit New Zealand in 2024. A global superstar since his early 20s, Vengerov plays Sibelius with Auckland Philharmonia […]
Flair on no G string - Phil News
Maxim Vengerov is the biggest name to visit New Zealand in 2024. A global superstar since his early 20s, Vengerov plays Sibelius with Auckland Philharmonia […]
Martial arts masterpiece makes striking return with live orchestra
Experience the ultimate cinematic combination of a martial arts classic and full-strength live orchestra at Auckland Philharmonia’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert on 3 October […]
Q&A with Simon O'Neill
New Zealand heldentenor, Simon O’Neill, is widely regarded as one of the finest Wagnerian singers in the world. Auckland Philharmonia’s Lucy Harris spoke to him […]
Free music making event packs positive punch
On Sunday 8 September, the Auckland Town Hall will fill with hundreds of instrumentalists and community singers performing together at Auckland Philharmonia’s ‘Community Bash’. This free […]

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