The dazzling French composer Guillaume Connesson captures the universe in his Stephen Hawking-inspired work. In its NZ premiere, the three movements evoke the Big Bang, the appearance of the stars, and a supernova.
On the title page of his Third Symphony, Saint-Saëns wrote the words ‘with organ’: its first appearance is a mood of quiet contemplation, but there’s a big bang here, too, when the Auckland Town Hall’s mighty instrument is unleashed – an occasion not to be missed.
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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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