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Title:
Robert Costin - Organ & Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall
When:
14 Apr 2011  8:00 pm
Where:
Auckland Town Hall - Auckland
Category:
Auckland

Description

Robert Costin plays Guilmant (Organ) Symphony No 1 with APO in 4th concert of APN News & Media Premier Series

Programme includes:

Haydn Overture in C minor, & Elgar Symphony No.1

Well-known to NZ organ fans, British organist Robert Costin performs Alexandre Guilmant’s First Organ Symphony. The concert will be conducted by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s permanent guest conductor Garry Walker and also features Elgar’s First Symphony.


Back in 19th century France, Alexandre Guilmant was a superstar and attracted crowds of thousands to his concert performances. His First Organ Symphony is full of vivid colours and sparkling orchestrations.

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.

 

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