Hamilton & Houstoun

Shostakovich - Festive Overture
Beethoven - Piano Concerto No.3
Hamilton (NZ) - Manukau Songs: a Choral Symphony

Uwe Grodd - Conductor
Michael Houstoun - Piano
Stephen Diaz - Counter Tenor
James Ioelu - Bass
Auckland Choral
Puhinui School Choir

Lets get the party started! Shostakovich’s Festive Overture with its effervescent sparkle, spectacularly opens one of our biggest nights of our 30th year! Described by musicologist Lebedinsky as a brilliant work, with ‘vivacious energy spilling over like uncorked champagne’.

Michael Houstoun, the MSO’s favourite soloist, plays one of our most beloved Beethoven piano concertos! First performed by Beethoven himself in 1803, this concerto from its first to the last note is full of the exciting, uplifting and gripping Beethoven experiences we all love.

We premiere the first symphony written by internationally celebrated New Zealand composer David Hamilton, Manukau Songs: A Choral Symphony, commissioned for the MSO’s 30th Anniversary. This work features beautiful poetry and words in Te Reo Māori and English from the 1850’s alongside the evocative poetry of Manukau-based poet Yvonne Amery (Ngā Puhi) drawn from her collection “Here at the Edge”. Performing this work with us is Auckland Choral, and the Puhinui School Choir. New Zealand singers Stephen Diaz, counter-tenor and James Ioelu, bass also join us for performing this new work.

For a full overview of the orchestra's 2023 year season, request the 2023 brochure from:
admin@manukausymphony.org.nz
(09) 577 3031.

Masks are optional, but still highly recommended.

Students must hold a valid student ID.
No children under 11 years without parental supervision.
Service fees apply.

For wheelchair bookings please call 0800 BUYTIX hotline (wheelchair bookings are not available online).

Onsite Box Office opens two hours before show start.

Entrance: Enter through Gate 1 or 2
Parking: Northern Carpark. PARKING FREE