In depicting a New York gangland Romeo and Juliet, Bernstein’s score captures an irrepressible American swagger. Rhythm & Dance also infuses John Adams’ The Chairman Dances, an outtake of Adams’ opera Nixon in China, which imagines the young Chairman Mao dancing the foxtrot with his mistress.
Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto melds Latin American popular music with jazz in this work commissioned by “The King of Swing” Benny Goodman. And we proudly present the Kiwi premiere of Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis. Grammy Award-winning Ortiz is one of Mexico’s hottest contemporary composers, and this work refers to el antro, Mexican slang for a nightclub.
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Location
Te wāhi
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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