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Date & Time Te rā me te wā
10 Dec @ 3:30 PM - 7 PM
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Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaura -
More info He pārongo atu anō
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The Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, was written in 1734 and incorporates music from earlier compositions, including three secular cantatas written during 1733 and 1734 and a largely lost church cantata, BWV 248a.
In Europe and the United States, it is as popular as Handel’s Messiah is in New Zealand and can be heard everywhere during the Christmas season.
The composition is in six parts, of which Bach Musica NZ will perform the first three in this concert.
Three majestic trumpets, virtuoso choruses and colourful solo arias for vocal and instrumental soloists alike are abundant in this fantastic composition.
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Auckland Town Hall is opposite Aotea Square on Queen Street. This is along a main bus route and takes about 17-20 minutes to walk from Britomart Station and the ferry terminal. For parking options visit Auckland Transport’s website.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Learn about the colourful history of this iconic venue on an Auckland Town Hall Tour. Visit aucklandlive.com for tour dates and details.