I am really looking forward to Mahler's Symphony No.3 next year because I love the way he uses all the different sonorities of the orchestra, from subtle percussion to the brilliant brass and woodwind sounds that make his music sparkle.
You can hear this at The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Mahler 3
Thursday 27 February | Auckland Town Hall
I am looking forward to hearing Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé in 2025. Daphnis et Chloé is one of the most scintillating and sensual orchestral scores of the early twentieth century. It shows off every section of the orchestra and leaves the audience feeling exhilarated.
You can hear this at The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Daphnis et Chloé
Thursday 7 August | Auckland Town Hall
Beethoven 5 is probably the most recognisable symphony in the repertoire, but I still love performing it. I always hear and feel something new when we play it, it has a fantastic emotional arc.
You can hear this at Classic Series: Beethoven 5
Thursday 26 June | Auckland Town Hall
I am looking forward to hearing 'Curious Creature' in 2025. We’ve spent the last three years working with award-winning children’s songwriter Chris Sanders to create the musical world of Hana The Glowworm. Schools across Aotearoa have been learning to sing and play the songs alongside other creative activities, and now we’ll be celebrating this project with a full stage production of Hana’s story! This orchestral show for young tamariki will feature an amazing cast of child actors and screened illustrations to immerse us in Hana’s adventure to discover the orchestra!
You can hear this at Tunes 4 Tamariki: Hana the Glow Worm
Saturday 5 April | Aotea Centre
Saturday 12 April | Bruce Mason Centre
I can’t wait to perform the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante next season with my wonderful colleagues here at the Auckland Phil! It’s not something I’ve ever worked on before, so I’m really excited to look at it with fresh eyes. The other solo piece for clarinet by Mozart is his Concerto, which I’ve basically been studying and performing for the past 20 years! Even if it’s still over 200 years old, this Sinfonia Concertante will be a new experience for me, and I hope I’ll be able to bring some of that freshness to this performance. I hope to see you there!
You can hear this at The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Nightscapes
Thursday 10 July | Auckland Town Hall
I am particularly looking forward to hearing Ria's performance of 'Te Ahi Kai Pō' - which translates to 'the fire burning away the darkness', and reflects on finding peace in the aftermath of war. In 2019 Teeks presented a powerful interpretation of this moving waiata with the Auckland Phil and kapa haka group Ngā Tūmanako, it will be a very special experience to hear Ria perform her own original version, once again backed by the full orchestra.
You can hear this at Matariki with Ria Hall
Thursday 19 June | Auckland Town Hall
Baroque & Beyond is one of the concerts that I am truly looking forward to performing in the 2025 Season. Here, we will be playing one of the most celebrated works of all time - Handel's Water Music. I can't wait to share it with our Auckland audience, as this music will take them on a journey through regal grandeur, pastoral beauty, and festive cheer!
You can hear this at Baroque & Beyond: Water Music
Thursday 12 June | Holy Trinity Cathedral
I am looking forward to hearing Verdi’s La traviata in 2025. It will be really exciting seeing the amazing cast, featuring many internationally-based New Zealand singers, tackle this classic tale of passion and heartbreak.
You can hear this at Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata
Saturday 5 July | Auckland Town Hall
