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19 Nov 2026$30.59 - $144.77
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Appearing in Australasia for the first time, Norwegian pianist Christian Ihle Hadland plays the evergreen concerto by his compatriot Grieg.
Strauss’s witty music to Molière’s comedy is one of those pieces which orchestral musicians love. It’s challenging, it’s rarely played, and it’s utterly charming. Audiences, meanwhile, find themselves falling in love with it too and wondering why it isn’t heard more often.
We begin with a hymn to the sun, which Nielsen composed while gazing at the warm Aegean Sea.
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Location
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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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