These concerts offer an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone. Celebrate the magic of moonlight with the Debussy’s moving masterpiece, Clair de lune, and experience the power and energy of the orchestra in Mozart’s lively Cosi Fan Tutte Overture. Get cosmic with the introduction to Richard Strauss’ stirring work, Also sprach Zarathustra, which film buffs will recognise from the movie soundtrack for Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
The dazzling music lineup also features works by Aotearoa composition stars, Salina Fisher and Lucy Mulgan. Fisher’s Galaxy will transport you to nighttime at Akoranga Harbour, gazing at the starry sky above – an experience from which the talented composer took inspiration for this piece.
The exciting new piece ‘when you and I collide’ by acclaimed Kiwi composer, Lucy Mulgan, was commissioned by the Auckland Phil to celebrate New Zealand music. This work features a medley of three iconic Kiwi pop bangers by Bic Runga, Dragon and Fat Freddy’s Drop, which will be performed by the Auckland Phil alongside talented vocalists Jessie Cassin and Rutene Spooner.
Presented by experienced musician and performer Nick Hall (who many will know as popular drag queen Anita Wigl'it), this concert is sure to be full of sparkly energy and fun audience participation.
Miriam McCombe, Auckland Philharmonia’s Learn & Participate Programme Manager, is thrilled to deliver these concerts that bring Aucklanders together through music.
“We're excited to weave together starry orchestral repertoire with New Zealand music in this fun and relaxed concert for the Auckland community. Whether you've seen the orchestra countless times or it's your first concert, come along and enjoy this gorgeous programme performed by Auckland's orchestra,” she says.
The Community Classics series is presented by Davis Funeral Care and supported by Auckland Live, and the orchestra’s core funders, Auckland Council, Creative New Zealand and Foundation North. Tickets are just $10 for adults, with children/young people under 18 free.
