Saturday, 14 June, 7:30 PM
St. Peters in the City, Tauranga
Sunday, 15 June, 2:30 PM
All Saints Anglican Church, Matamata
Few composers capture the spirit of devotion and celebration like Vivaldi and Bach. In this programme, we bring together their distinct yet complementary voices—Vivaldi’s Gloria, bursting with vibrant colour and radiant joy, and Bach’s Missa Brevis in A Major, a work of grace and refined beauty. We look forward to accompanying our friends at Scholars Baroque Aotearoa in this performance, which will illuminate the timeless brilliance of these two Baroque giants.
Vivaldi may be best known today for The Four Seasons, but his sacred choral works are equally thrilling, and his Gloria in D Major, RV 589 remains one of the most celebrated of them all. Written around 1715 for the Ospedale della Pietà, a Venetian institution that provided musical training for girls, this joyous and uplifting work reflects both the virtuosity of the performers for whom it was composed and Vivaldi’s own genius for melody and drama.
Among JS Bach’s many sacred works, the Missa Brevis in A Major, BWV 234 is a true gem. One of four short masses he composed, it is a work of grace and elegance, filled with luminous textures and intricate vocal lines. Unlike some of his more monumental choral pieces, this setting is refreshingly concise, yet no less rich in detail. The inclusion of two flutes—a rare feature in his masses—adds a distinctive pastoral quality, evoking images of shepherds’ flutes on a quiet hillside.
Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s Mass in A Major
With Scholars Baroque Aotearoa
Friday, 17 October, 7:30 PM
Dr. John Gallagher Concert Chamber, Hamilton
Saturday, 18 October, 4 PM
Baycourt Theatre,
Tauranga
Sunday, 19 October, 2:30 PM
Sir Howard Morrison Centre,
Rotorua
Poetic Imaginings
Conductor: Brent Stewart
Piano soloist: Stephen DePledge
Trumpet soloist: Peter Reid
Mendelssohn - The Hebrides Overture
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto no. 1 in C minor
Harris - Light is Where You Are
Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
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The Elixir of Love: Hamilton Arts Festival
Join Opus Orchestra and NZ Opera for one of the most beloved operas ever written, now adapted for a family-friendly audience.
The Elixir of Love: Hamilton Arts Festival
Join Opus Orchestra and NZ Opera for one of the most beloved operas ever written, now adapted for a family-friendly audience.
The Elixir of Love: Tauranga
Join Opus Orchestra and NZ Opera for one of the most beloved operas ever written, now adapted for a family-friendly audience.
Carnival of the Animals: Kiwi’s Musical Journey (Rotorua)
Delight in the whimsy of Camille Saint-Saëns' iconic suite, Carnival of the Animals, where the grandeur of the animal kingdom unfolds in a series of fourteen vibrant and satirical vignettes.
Carnival of the Animals: Kiwi’s Musical Journey (Tauranga)
Delight in the whimsy of Camille Saint-Saëns' iconic suite, Carnival of the Animals, where the grandeur of the animal kingdom unfolds in a series of fourteen vibrant and satirical vignettes.
Carnival of the Animals: Kiwi’s Musical Journey (Hamilton)
Delight in the whimsy of Camille Saint-Saëns' iconic suite, Carnival of the Animals, where the grandeur of the animal kingdom unfolds in a series of fourteen vibrant and satirical vignettes.
Karohirohi (Rotorua)
Step into a world where whimsy and classical grace collide in our dynamic concert lineup. Albert Schnelzer's "A Freak in Burbank" blends Tim Burton's quirkiness with Haydn's ingenuity, offering a thrilling opener. The concert then softens with one of NZ’s only solo harp concertos in Gillian Whitehead's "Karohirohi," a piece echoing eighteenth-century poise.
Karohirohi (Tauranga)
Step into a world where whimsy and classical grace collide in our dynamic concert lineup. Albert Schnelzer's "A Freak in Burbank" blends Tim Burton's quirkiness with Haydn's ingenuity, offering a thrilling opener. The concert then softens with one of NZ’s only solo harp concertos in Gillian Whitehead's "Karohirohi," a piece echoing eighteenth-century poise.
Karohirohi (Hamilton)
Step into a world where whimsy and classical grace collide in our dynamic concert lineup. Albert Schnelzer's "A Freak in Burbank" blends Tim Burton's quirkiness with Haydn's ingenuity, offering a thrilling opener. The concert then softens with one of NZ’s only solo harp concertos in Gillian Whitehead's "Karohirohi," a piece echoing eighteenth-century poise.
Opus Pocket Orchestra Tauranga Library Storytime concert
Opus Orchestra Storytime is excited to bring a special concert series designed with the littlest music enthusiasts and their families in mind. Partnering with Tauranga Library we're offering a series of lively and engaging performances that are perfect for toddlers and young children.
Opus Pocket Orchestra Papamoa Library concert
Opus Orchestra Storytime is excited to bring a special concert series designed with the littlest music enthusiasts and their families in mind. Partnering with Tauranga Library we're offering a series of lively and engaging performances that are perfect for toddlers and young children.
Matthias Balzat: Joie de Vivre (Tauranga)
Experience Matthias Balzat's mastery in Vieuxtemps' "Cello Concerto No. 1", a highlight of a concert that starts with Beethoven and concludes with Bizet's charming symphony.
Matthias Balzat: Joie de Vivre (Rotorua)
Experience Matthias Balzat's mastery in Vieuxtemps' "Cello Concerto No. 1", a highlight of a concert that starts with Beethoven and concludes with Bizet's charming symphony.
Matthias Balzat: Joie de Vivre (Hamilton)
Experience Matthias Balzat's mastery in Vieuxtemps' "Cello Concerto No. 1", a highlight of a concert that starts with Beethoven and concludes with Bizet's charming symphony.
Conducting workshop
Your chance to work with Peter Walls and Opus Orchestra in a conducting masterclass!
Hamilton Libraries: Storytime with Opus Pocket Orchestra
Dive into a world of musical adventure with Opus Pocket Orchestra!
Papamoa Library: Storytime with Opus Pocket Orchestra
Dive into a world of musical adventure in these lively performances for young children.
Tauranga Library: Storytime with Opus Pocket Orchestra
Dive into a world of musical adventure in these lively performances for young children.
Rotorua Library: Storytime with Opus Pocket Orchestra
Dive into a world of musical adventure in these lively performances for young children ages 2+.
River Songs
Enjoy a 30-minute musical journey with Opus Pocket Orchestra, featuring soloist Allison Harker and a selection of songs inspired by the beauty of te awa o Waikato.
This family-friendly set promises to enchant audiences of all ages, blending classical melodies from Beethoven with beloved tunes like Row, Row, Row Your Boat.
Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!
Join NZ Opera and Opus Orchestra at the Hamilton Arts Festival for "Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!", a fusion of Figaro operas from Rossini's "Barber of Seville" to Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro". Delight in enchanting arias, duets and trios sung by NZ Opera soloists, accompanied by Opus Orchestra, for an afternoon of operatic grandeur. Conducted by Peter Walls and Directed by Frances Moore.