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Date Te rā me te wā
12 Sep 2024
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Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau -
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Three French composers, and a Japanese one for whom French music was a significant inspiration. Tōru Takemitsu, filmmaker Kurosawa’s favourite composer, wrote film music as visionary and powerful as his concert music.
Ravel’s homage to his Baroque predecessor seems ageless, but its cool façade conceals quiet sadness. So too does Poulenc’s marvellous Sinfonietta, witty music shot through with wistful shards.
Rather less complexity in Saint-Saëns’ concerto, which is all about a pianist giving us a display of utterly astonishing virtuosity. Sparkling Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel obliges, with Takemitsu’s compatriot Nodoka Okisawa conducting the Auckland Philharmonia in repertoire she has made her own.
Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki MakaurauAuckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaura
Plan your routeGetting 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.