The King of Instruments August 2024
Celebrating the Organ, Free Family Concert at the Auckland Town Hall
Celebrating the Organ, Free Family Concert at the Auckland Town Hall
Join us as we explore the delicate interplay between music and nature, celebrating the role of water in our lives and the world around us. Let the melodies wash over you, transporting you to realms where the beauty of sound and the fluidity of water converge.
Conductor: Nicholas Forbes
Programme:
Overture from The Pirates of Penzance – Sullivan
Hornpipe from Water Music – Handel
Seahorses from Underwater Music – Ritchie
Hebrides Overture – Mendelssohn
La Cathedrale Engloutie – Debussy
Sailor’s Hornpipe from Fantasia on British Sea Songs – Wood
Les Patineurs – Waldteufel
Adagio from Spartacus – Khachaturian
Titanic Medley – Horner
Pirates of the Caribbean – arranged by Rickett
Tickets are free, and will be released in three batches – see ticket page for more details.
While we recommend booking, do consider coming along on the day if you miss out; ticket-free entry is permitted 10 minutes before the show starts.
A big thank you to Auckland Live, The Lion Foundation, Pub Charity Ltd, and Toshiba, for helping the Auckland Symphony Orchestra put this concert on for you, our audience.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Join the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Symphony Chorus for a heartwarming evening at our annual Free Family Christmas Sing-A-Long concert!
Experience the joy of the season as we present a delightful mix of classic carols and modern holiday favorites. Featuring talented performers, this festive event promises to fill the air with enchanting melodies that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
Gather your friends and family, and immerse yourself in the magic of music as we create unforgettable memories together. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the warmth and joy of the holidays!
Conductor: Nicholas Forbes