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Date Te rā me te wā
24 NOV 2023
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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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Leonie Holmes’ short work, commissioned by the APO in 2020, opens the final mainstage concert of the year. It takes its inspiration from Tessa Stephens’ poem Cycles.
Beethoven’s scintillating Violin Concerto is an exhilarating piece, particularly with a tour de force performance from the astonishing violinist Clara-Jumi Kang. Stravinsky’s ballet about a wooden puppet that comes to life is one of the most folk-influenced pieces he ever wrote.
The opening scene is set in a fairground, and Stravinsky said that audiences should be able to smell the food.
Conductor: Giordano Bellincampi Violin: Clara-Jumi Kang Leonie Holmes: For just a little moment... Beethoven: Violin Concerto Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947)
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.