Leonie Holmes’ short work, commissioned by the APO in 2020, opens the final mainstage concert of the year. It takes its inspiration from Tessa Stephens’ poem Cycles.
Beethoven’s scintillating Violin Concerto is an exhilarating piece, particularly with a tour de force performance from the astonishing violinist Clara-Jumi Kang. Stravinsky’s ballet about a wooden puppet that comes to life is one of the most folk-influenced pieces he ever wrote.
The opening scene is set in a fairground, and Stravinsky said that audiences should be able to smell the food.
Conductor: Giordano Bellincampi Violin: Clara-Jumi Kang Leonie Holmes: For just a little moment... Beethoven: Violin Concerto Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947)
Location
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the surrounding Aotea Arts Quarter. Aotea Square, The Civic, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre are all within a few minutes’ walk, with plenty of nearby dining options before or after a show.
Getting there
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Auckland Town Hall sits on Queen Street opposite Aotea Square. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal are around a 17–20 minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park provides convenient parking close to the venue.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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