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Event 

Title:
Carnival of the Organ Pipes
When:
04 Jun 2011  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where:
Auckland Town Hall - Auckland
Category:
Auckland

Description

Narrated show for children - the pipe organ: its history, sounds and how it works, illustrated by music played on the Town Hall Organ.

For kids and adults. Admission free

Pipes ready for their show

Part of Auckland Organ Discovery Day, a free open day with fun activities and displays about the pipe organ, and part of "The King's Birthday" Auckland Organ Festival, 3-6 June 2011.

Venue

Venue:
Auckland Town Hall   -   Website
Street:
303 Queen St
City:
Auckland
Country:
Country: nz

Description

Auckland Town Hall, built in December 1911, sits in the very heart of Auckland City. akltownhall354x200

The pipe organ, the largest in New Zealand, was rebuilt by the firm of Klais Orgelbau and the new organ inaugurated in March 2010.

Further information on the Hall (The Edge) and the pipe organ (Auckland Town Hall organ).

Parking available in the Civic car park, beneath adjacent Aotea Square - the cost for evenings and weekends is a flat rate. Also, after 6pm parking in neighbouring streets is mostly free although the number of spaces is limited.