In the second half of the concert, the much lauded Bach Musica NZ chorus and orchestra present the 45-minute glorious Magnificat by C.P.E. Bach, the most gifted son of J.S. Bach. They are joined by vocal soloists Joanna Foote (soprano), 2024 Lexus Song Quest winner Katie Trigg (alto), Taliai Fifita (tenor) and Edward Larenson (baritone).
The concert is conducted by Bach Musica NZ's Music & Artistic Director, Rita Paczian.
"Bach Musica NZ offers a great shout of joy
With a lively Rita Paczian on harpsichord, surrounded by her string players, Bach’s Gloria opened with a high celebration and ended with another, chorus and full orchestra giving their considerable all."
William Dart, NZ Herald
Location
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Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
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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