New Zealand International Organ Festival
Grand Finale in Auckland
New Zealand International Organ Festival
Presented by The Zimbelstern
Foundation, the first ever New Zealand International Organ
Festival comes to an exciting conclusion in St Patrick’s
Cathedral, Wyndham Street, Auckland. The closing concert is
a feast of organ duets, performed by New Zealand-based
organists Michael Stoddart and Paul Rosoman on Saturday 19
October, starting 6pm. They will be playing music by J.C.
Bach, SS Wesley, Gustav Merkel and others.
The
Zimbelstern Foundation was formed to promote new musical
experiences and enthuse the next generation of music lovers.
With the pipe organ as its central focus, the Foundation
goes from strength to strength with its innovative approach
to building new audiences and inspiring passion for this
magnificent and exciting instrument.
The concert is
the final event in the New Zealand International Organ
Festival, comprising nine concerts at 6 venues across the
north island by five international performers. All concerts
are free and Paul Rosoman, Artistic Director, says that
“The Festival showcases the very best of international and
New Zealand organists in a month of superb music-making.''
Concert details:
St
Patrick’s Cathedral, Wyndham Street,
Auckland: Saturday 19 October at
6.00pm
• Michael Stoddart and Paul Rosoman - Organ Duet
ends