aucklandphil

Band/Organisation: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Location: Auckland

Joined: Fri 12 Jan ’07

Web: www.apo.co.nz

Likes: Classical Music • Choir, Vocal Music • Variety Concerts • Opera

Biography: Over the past 28 years, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has established itself as a valued cultural asset for the Auckland region and as… Read More Over the past 28 years, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has established itself as a valued cultural asset for the Auckland region and as a nationally recognised symphony orchestra with a reputation for excellence, engagement and innovation.

As the Auckland region’s only professional symphony orchestra the APO presents a full season of symphonic work in Auckland and educates and nurtures new audiences throughout the year, presenting three classical series: the APN News & Media Premier Series, the Vero Aotea Series, and the Splendour Series. It also engages with the wider community through its Symphonic Pops series and its popular contemporary music concerts with New Zealand artists such as Dave Dobbyn, Goldenhorse and Shapeshifter and international artists such as Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Meatloaf and Burt Bacharach. The orchestra also has close links with the NBR New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

At the heart of Auckland’s culture, the APO continually strives for artistic excellence in all its activities, reflected in the commitment and passion it engenders from its players, its partners and its audiences alike.