Auckland Choral
New work by David Hamilton to premiere this week
New Zealand composer David Hamilton will have his new work Homecoming – Te Hokinga Mai has its orchestral premiere in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Tupac’s not dead… he’s playing percussion with the APO
Musician Tupac is not dead. In fact he’s part of the 200 strong orchestra and choir performing a new work this week in Auckland. The Grammy nominated artist and body percussionist hopes his name… Video
Intensely theatrical Elijah in Auckland
Mendelssohn’s Elijah is intensely theatrical with its substantial orchestra, large number of soloists and a chorus that adds nuance. It’s being performed by Auckland Choral, conducted by Uwe Grodd… Audio
Inspiring the next generation of choral composers
Two new compositions by the top prize winners of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Student Composers Competition take centre stage in Auckland this weekend. Choral works by Sarah Fouhy and Lachlan… Audio
Playing Jesus
Christ’s last days on earth are recounted in Auckland Choral’s opening concert of 2017. Bach’s St John Passion takes centre stage, with favourite Auckland Baritone Barry Mora playing the son of God… Audio
Soprano and scientist Cassandra Extavour
Cassandra Extavour is a Harvard University professor, who is in New Zealand to sing 'Handel's Messiah' with the Auckland Chorale. Audio
Uwe Grodd and Alison Dunlop
Executive producer and flutist Uwe Grodd and oboist Alison Dunlop discuss two of their new CD releases on the Naxos label, and their upcoming performances of Handel's Messiah with Auckland Choral. Audio
Brian Law and Jenine Bailey: Missa Gaia
Conductor and soprano soloist for Auckland Choral's performance of Missa Gaia by Paul Winter. Audio
Uwe Grodd and Grace Francis: Auckland Choral Messiah
Music Director and second harpsichordist preview Auckland Choral's two upcoming performances of Handel's Messiah. Audio