2024 Season

Karohirohi (Hamilton)
Jul
26

Karohirohi (Hamilton)

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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.

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Karohirohi (Tauranga)
Jul
27

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.

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Karohirohi (Rotorua)
Jul
28

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.

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River Songs
Mar
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.

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Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!
Feb
25

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.

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