Composed for local star Amalia Hall, Michael Norris’s Sufi-inspired concerto ‘tries to capture the sense of two vast realms – the earth and the sky – with the dancers whirling ecstatically between them’.
It is framed by some stunning French music. Debussy’s painting of the blossoming of nature, and two contrasting works by Fauré, the jolly Masques et bergamasques and the wistful Sicilienne.
Then, endlessly repeated rhythm, sinuously feline melody, imperceptible but implacable crescendo: it can only be Ravel’s Boléro.
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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
Te huarahi ki reira
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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