For those who haven’t been to an Auckland Philharmonia concert before, it’s an experience not to be missed.
The concerts in the orchestra’s Bayleys Great Classics series feature music that’s called ‘classics’ for a reason: they are absolute bangers that have moved audiences for generations, taking listeners on an emotional journey or transporting them to a different time and place.
Next time you’re watching a movie, listen closely and often you’ll hear classical pieces play a leading role in the storyline. Plus, knowledge of these classics will give you instant kudos at your next dinner party. We take a look below at what’s coming up in Bayleys Great Classics this year so you can lock in a cultured night out.
BELLINCAMPI & BRAHMS
7.30pm, Thursday 6 June, Auckland Town Hall
Seeing the fingers of internationally acclaimed pianist Alexander Melnikov flying across the keys in Brahms’ Piano Concerto No.1 will have you wishing that you’d kept up those piano lessons.
Grab a refreshment from the D Bar (that’s usually buzzing over the interval) then sit back and enjoy Brahms’ amiable and relaxed Symphony No. 2.
MOZART & DVOŘÁK
7.30pm, Thursday 24 October, Auckland Town Hall
You’ve heard the name, now meet his music – Mozart’s wonderful opera, The Magic Flute, blends comedy and wisdom, which you can hear in the opera’s overture as it moves from solemn chords to cheeky high spirits. And it’s likely that you’ll recognise the tune as it’s frequently used in movies and commercials.
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.3 and Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony are both sure to boost your mood and have you leaving the concert hall on a high note. Movie buffs will recognise the concerto’s third movement from the film Master and Commander starring Russell Crowe.
ROMANTIC JOURNEYS
7.30pm, Thursday 21 November, Auckland Town Hall
Before you head into the silly season, impress your significant other with a date night that is romantic, cultured and inspiring all in one. Tchaikovsky is a renowned Romantic period (late 1800s) composer that many will associate with ballet (such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker). This concert opens with two of his well-loved pieces.
After the interval, you’ll meet another of the great Romantic composers in Schumann’s sunny Symphony No. 3. The conductor for this concert is Auckland Philharmonia’s Music Director Giordano Bellincampi, who’s a globally admired maestro – watching his masterful hand movements (he doesn’t use a baton) is captivating in itself.
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Published: April 2024