Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Cuts Loose for Proms
APO Cuts Loose for Proms
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) invites Aucklanders to unfurl their Union Jacks, don their red, white and blue bowler hats and burst in to ‘Rule Britannia’ in honour of Qantas Presents the Last Night of the Proms, an evening of music where orchestral conventions – and decorum – are abandoned, and where audience participation is not only allowed, it’s expected.
The 11 July concert is a showcase of all things British, and features popular music by composers including Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Gilbert and Sullivan.
The latter pair is represented by selections from The Pirates of Penzance and Iolanthe. These will be sung by Helen Medlyn, the recent recipient of an MNZM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours and long a favourite of APO concertgoers for her unrivalled ability to rouse an audience.
On the podium for the evening is award-winning conductor Benjamin Northey.
With other Last Night of the Proms staples including the ‘Sailor’s Hornpipe’, ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, this is a night to cut loose and celebrate the best of British orchestral tradition.
WHO: Auckland
Philharmonia Orchestra, with Helen Medlyn (mezzo-soprano)
and Benjamin Northey (conductor)
WHAT: Qantas Presents
the Last Night of the Proms
WHERE: Auckland Town
Hall
WHEN: 8pm, Thursday 11 July
BOOKINGS: www.buytickets.co.nz / (09) 357
3355
ENDS
Braden Currie: Sets Sights On The Ironman North American Championships In Texas
Whanganui Regional Museum: Historic Wedding Dress Unveiled, A Piece Of Marton’s Heritage
Donovan Ryan: Local Runner Takes Out Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon
University of Auckland: Tributes Flow For Much Loved Pacific Leader Melegalenu’u Ah Sam
NZEI: Ministry Of Education Cuts Will Disproportionately Affect Pasifika
Day One Hapai te Haeata: Call To Action For Young Filmmakers Against The Backdrop Of Funding Cuts