https://wellington.gen.nz/orchestra-wellington+performingarts Items tagged with Orchestra Wellington and Performing Arts. https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/2025-sounz-commission-for-orchestra-and-sistema-youth-orchestra In September 2025 Orchestra Wellington and Arohanui Strings will be performing together at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington. This commission is an opportunity for a composer to create a work of 4-5 minutes featuring the combined forces of Orchestra Wellington and Arohanui Strings. The resulting work will need to have separate parts at an appropriate level for Arohanui Strings. Arohanui Strings is a Sistema-inspired music education programme based in Lower Hutt. The selected composer is expected to work closely with the group throughout the rehearsal process. music performingarts Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/2025-sounz-commission-for-orchestra-and-sistema-youth-orchestra Orchestra Wellington 2025-01-17T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/about-our-2025-season music performingarts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:19:21 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/about-our-2025-season Orchestra Wellington 2024-11-11T21:19:21Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/the-story-of-our-season Your unrivalled support is a constant inspiration to all of us at OW. The culture of an orchestra (and I absolutely include you, our beloved audience in this) rests on the quality and integrity of its programming. OW’s programming choices are unique in New Zealand. Sophisticated audiences deserve sophisticated programmes! music performingarts Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/the-story-of-our-season Orchestra Wellington 2023-11-15T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/ticket-prices We are pleased to announce that for our 2023 season INNER VISIONS, we have lowered our single-ticket prices. We are committed to making classical music accessible for all and we wish to reflect this in our new pricing structure. music performingarts Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/ticket-prices Orchestra Wellington 2023-06-16T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/arohanui-strings-scholarships rohanui Strings Sistema and Orchestra Wellington are thrilled to announce and congratulate Ryo Sribunwongsa, Nina Sribunwongsa, and Nadine Martinez as the recipients of the 2023 Orchestra Wellington-Arohanui Strings scholarship! The newly formed scholarship program aims to recognise and support exceptional young musicians who demonstrate dedication to their craft and exhibit potential for a successful career in music. music performingarts Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/arohanui-strings-scholarships Orchestra Wellington 2023-06-13T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/interview-with-arjuna-oakes Talk to us about your upcoming piece, Safe Way To Fall, performed next month with Orchestra Wellington “Safe Way To Fall” is a song John and I wrote at the end of October 2021, roughly a year and a half ago. John has a place in Waitārere on the coast, we had a few days there and wrote some songs together. The first time I’d met John was through being a recipient of the Arts Foundation Springboard award where he was my mentor, but this was the first time where we worked together in direct collaboration. music performingarts Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/interview-with-arjuna-oakes Orchestra Wellington 2023-05-24T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/interview-with-john-psathas Hi, John, thanks so much for joining us. Lovely to have you here. A few questions ahead of your piece with us on June 3rd. Firstly, if you could just talk to us about how everything's going – we’re very, very excited. Thank you. For me, it's a big occasion having Zahara played again. The history of it, is that I had written an earlier saxophone concerto for legendary player Michael Brecker, the jazz musician who has since passed away, and the premiere of that was one of the big moments of my life. music performingarts Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/interview-with-john-psathas Orchestra Wellington 2023-05-10T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/what-to-expect First time coming to see the orchestra? Not sure what to expect? Fear not! Our handy guide will walk you through the whole thing... The most important part You deserve to be here. Our concerts are an open, welcoming space for everyone and it is our privilege that you have chosen to come and see our performance. Thank you. music performingarts Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/what-to-expect Orchestra Wellington 2023-03-13T00:00:00Z https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/interview-with Fabian Ziegler joins Orchestra Wellington with Luca Staffelbach for Spring Symphony, Odyssey of Sound and Day of Percussion. We sat down and caught up with Fabian ahead of May's performances! music performingarts Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://orchestrawellington.co.nz/news/interview-with Orchestra Wellington 2022-04-13T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/177037978664 REQUIEM -  SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 7. music performingarts Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/177037978664 Orchestra Wellington 2018-08-15T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/176170769119 LONDON SYMPHONY SATURDAY 11 AUGUST, 7. music performingarts Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/176170769119 Orchestra Wellington 2018-07-22T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/175222640204 Concert master Amalia Hall tutoring Porirua teen Toloa Faraimo at Orchestra Wellington HQ as part of his internship.   He’ll be receiving a number of private lessons from Amalia as well as sitting in on Orchestra rehearsals. We first discovered Toloa’s immense talent last year performing with Porirua’s Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust and we can’t wait to see what the future holds! 👏🏼🎻✨ porirua places music performingarts Mon, 25 Jun 2018 01:19:51 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/175222640204 Orchestra Wellington 2018-06-25T01:19:51Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/175021724644 THE PROPHECY SATURDAY 7 JULY, 7. music performingarts Mon, 18 Jun 2018 22:16:25 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/175021724644 Orchestra Wellington 2018-06-18T22:16:25Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/173905518244 Orchestra Wellington celebrates its opening night with New Zealand star Amalia Hall in GOLDEN CITY 5: Golden City Saturday 9th July, 7. music performingarts Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/173905518244 Orchestra Wellington 2018-05-14T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/173078827409 Symphony In the Hutt — Friday 18 May, 7pm Walter Nash Stadium, Taita FREE ENTRY! (Tickets collected from the Walter Nash Stadium Reception from Monday 23rd April) — This gala FAMILY concert features music from Star Wars and Moana, along with Frank Sinatra, Nessun Dorma, the 1812 Overture & more. music performingarts Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/173078827409 Orchestra Wellington 2018-04-19T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/173014970929 *2018 Auditions are now open* Come join us! Orchestra Wellington now invites applicants for our 2018 round of auditions. music performingarts Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/173014970929 Orchestra Wellington 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172736988829 The ‘Dvorak For Lunch’ All Star Ensemble rehearsing ahead of this Friday’s lunchtime concert at St Andrew’s on The Terrace. 12.15pm and only $10 on the door. music performingarts Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172736988829 Orchestra Wellington 2018-04-08T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172355046964 DVORAK FOR LUNCH Friday 13th AprilSt Andrews on the Terrace 12.15pm $10 door sales Dvorak - Wind Serenade/Dvorak - String Quintet no. 2 Come join a chamber ensemble of our finest players to whet your appetite before the season starts in June. music performingarts Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172355046964 Orchestra Wellington 2018-03-28T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172318948989 Thanks to all that attended the ‘Virtual Conductor Experience’ music performingarts Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172318948989 Orchestra Wellington 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172079194224 Orchestra Wellington and MIXT Create Groundbreaking Virtual Reality Conductor Experience In a world first, Orchestra Wellington and Wellington interactivecompany MIXT are offering up the best seat in the house, although youwon’t want to sit down!The world premiere of the Virtual Conductor Experience is launching atthe CubaDupa Festival on Saturday 24th March from 12pm, open to thepublic and free of charge.If you stop by its shipping container installation on Leeds Street,the orchestra promises you a mind-blowing virtual arts experience,regardless of whether you’re eight or 80.Along with audio recorded by RNZ Concert, the 360° filming, editingand interactions were done by Wellington VR/AR specialists, MIXT, andputs the viewer at the centre of a symphony orchestra experience, andbrings all the emotion of a multi-sensory challenge.“The finished product immerses you into the world of the symphonyconductor, standing on the podium to lead a 90 piece orchestra as theyperform the powerful Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky in front of afull 2000 person live audience,” says Orchestra Wellington’s MarketingManager and project co-ordinator Marek Peszynski.Orchestra Wellington was an award winner in 2016 with its New Zealandmade 360° video. With MIXT’s help, Peszynski believes it’s gone onebetter with the world’s first virtual orchestra video with a full liveaudience.“We wanted to move away from the novelty factor of VR technology byplacing the user at the centre of a full live concert. That way theexperience really puts people in the moment and feels one hundredpercent real and unstaged."“More importantly we can visualise its use after the installation,with its applications in education and in accessibility of music. Butat CubaDupa we’re inviting everyone to step up and take the challenge,because once you’ve tried it you’re hooked."Following its CubaDupa release, the 360° virtual concert will launchfor free home use later this month and its makers believe its appealwill extend beyond the city’s many lounge-room conductors. cubadupa events music performingarts Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/172079194224 Orchestra Wellington 2018-03-20T00:00:00Z -41.2937917 174.7754336 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/168739195739 Orchestra Wellington join SOL3 MIO at Porirua’s Symphony In the Park 2018 Symphony in the Park w/ Sol3 Mio, Orchestra Wellington & Virtuoso Strings Presented by Porirua City Saturday 3rd March,  Porirua Park, Wellington Orchestra Wellington is teaming up with international singing sensations Sol3 Mio at a significant new summer gig next March. porirua places music performingarts Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/168739195739 Orchestra Wellington 2017-12-20T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/168271900849 SEASON 2018 - MEDIA RELEASE — December 4, 2017 ORCHESTRA WELLINGTON ANNOUNCES SEASON ‘18 WITH SOLO PERFORMANCES BY CONCERTMASTER AMALIA HALL Orchestra Wellington Announces Season ’18 ‘Great And Noble’ With Solo Performances By Concertmaster Amalia Hall Two solo performances by virtuoso 28-year-old violinist Amalia Hall headline Orchestra Wellington’s Season ’18. music performingarts Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/168271900849 Orchestra Wellington 2017-12-07T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/168122581499 Great And Noble - Season ‘18 Full programme - In the words of Music Director Marc Taddei Orchestra Wellington are proud to bring to you GREAT AND NOBLE Season ‘18 where we focus on an extraordinary composer whose music is inextricably linked with the music of his homeland, Antonín Dvořák Join Music director Marc Taddei as he runs through the full 2018 season programme and soloists. music performingarts Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/168122581499 Orchestra Wellington 2017-12-02T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/167461766124 Orchestra Wellington presents RITE OF SPRING Two works that changed the course of musical history SATURDAY DECEMBER 2, 7:30PM MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No 3 in E-flat Major, Op 55 “Eroica” Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring Marc Taddei, Conductor Orchestra Wellington’s 2017 season goes out with a bang, in a concert combining two of the greatest pieces of music ever written, conducted by music director Marc Taddei. First, Beethoven’s mighty Eroica Symphony features on Saturday 2nd December at the Michael Fowler Centre.  At the other end of the concert, the orchestra is performing the one work which can top Beethoven’s in terms of its impact, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. “I’m extraordinarily excited to present the defining works of the 19th and 20th century for our grand finale concert,” says conductor Marc Taddei. “Music would never be the same after the Eroica and The Rite of Spring. The sense of drive, power and rhythmic impulse connect these two monuments of Western civilisation.” Beethoven’s Eroica caused a sensation when it was first performed in 1803, a hundred years later, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring started a riot. Beethoven demanded the orchestra play a series of discords so shocking to audiences, many of them thought he had gone mad. No longer was music just for aristocrats, or the church, with the Eroica symphony, Beethoven created something to take on the world. The crowning work of his triad of ballet masterpieces, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, about a girl chosen to dance herself to death in a pagan sacrifice, sounds as fresh now, as it did a century ago. Paris audiences knew to expect the unexpected from Diagilev’s Ballets Russes, but the Rite was beyond anything they had imagined. With exotically primitive melodies, irregular rhythms and brutal harmonies, the orchestra is pushed to its technical limits. And despite the modern rhythms and harmonies, audiences find Stravinky’s music irresistible. The tentative, questioning woodwind fragments that open the work, the brutal asymmetric stomping rhythms of the first dance, the deep, grinding harmonies that seemed to come from the earth itself, and the virtuosic sacrificial dance at the end: all combine to make a music more carnal, primitive and instinctive than any ballet before. Now the Rite of Spring is one of the most popular ballets ever, and always a sensation whenever it is performed. This is Orchestra Wellington’s biggest concert of the year, and it also marks the full launch of its 2018 season. Music Director Marc Taddei has hinted at the programmes for next year, but at this concert, all will be revealed. To secure your seats head to TICKETEK.CO.NZ music performingarts Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/167461766124 Orchestra Wellington 2017-11-13T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/167150860114 SONGS OF MOANA Orchestra Wellington & Te Vaka Michael Fowler Centre, Saturday 14 July, 2018, 2:00pm 2018, ORCHESTRA WELLINGTON will be joined by the acclaimed South Pacific ensemble TE VAKA to perform ‘We Know The Way’, 'How Far I Go’ and all your other favourites from Disney’s hit movie MOANA. music performingarts Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/167150860114 Orchestra Wellington 2017-11-05T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/166548275009 GREAT AND NOBLE, Season 18′ - LIMITED EARLYBIRD OFFER We are delighted to let you know that tickets to our 2018 season ‘GREAT AND NOBLE’ are now on sale on www. music performingarts Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/166548275009 Orchestra Wellington 2017-10-18T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/166303871729 Orchestra Wellington Unravels Stravinsky’s Flair For Orchestral Colour With PETROUCHKA — SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER, 7. music performingarts Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/166303871729 Orchestra Wellington 2017-10-11T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/164572553509 WIN WITH ORCHESTRA WELLINGTON, THE CIRCUS HUB & IKO IKO! In celebration of our upcoming show UNDER THE BIG TOP! Saturday September 2nd alongside The Circus Hub, we have this amazing HAMPER OF GOODIES from iconic Wellington business Iko Iko and a FAMILY PASS to the SHOW to GIVE AWAY! ENTRY IS SIMPLE, just follow the instructions on our FACEBOOK PAGE HERE Includes tickets for 2 Adults & 2 children to the event, Six Barrel Soda Co., Baron Hasselhoff’s Chocolate, Misery Guts Flag, Poppy & Olive Peanut Butter & everything else you see in the pic! We look forward to seeing you for death-defying aerial performers, sensational stilt, tumblers and clowns alongside Orchestra Wellington in a spectacular family show 2nd September at the Michael Fowler Centre. *ENTRIES CLOSE 6PM WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST* UNDER THE BIG TOP press release and Ticketek New Zealand HERE> https://goo.gl/3y2CsM music performingarts Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/164572553509 Orchestra Wellington 2017-08-24T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/164466850624 INVITATION TO THE DANCE SATURDAY 9  SEPTEMBER, 7:30PM MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON Maurice Ravel Noble and Sentimental Waltzes - Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor - Carl Maria von Weber Invitation to the Dance (arr. music performingarts Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/164466850624 Orchestra Wellington 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/163382011669 Orchestra Wellington and The Circus Hub present UNDER THE BIG TOP!  Saturday 2nd September 3pm Michael Fowler Center Marc Taddei, Music Director Rosalie Ducharme, Choreographer The Return of our fantastic Family Concerts! See death-defying aerial performers, sensational stilt dancers, jugglers, tumblers and clowns when Orchestra Wellington combines with the Circus Hub for a spectacular family show. “We combine some of New Zealand’s finest circus performers in a show that will appeal to all ages,” says Music Director Marc Taddei. “You’ll be astounded by the acrobatics and laugh at the clowns as they perform to exhilarating music! It’s a great way to entertain your kids while introducing them to the magic of the orchestra.” The Orchestra will play music to stir the imagination including favourites from Bizet’s Carmen, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet and Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. The circus performers will be choreographed by Circus Hub’s Head trainer, Rosalie Ducharme. Rosalie is a graduate of Montreal’s National Circus School. With a strong background in rhythmic gymnastics and contemporary dance, she co-created and performed a duo trapeze act in Cirque du Soleil’s Totem that was acclaimed for its innovative style “filled with surprising transitions, flowing choreography and acting”. Founded in 2005, the Wellington Circus Hub has become a vibrant part of Wellington’s cultural life. Its high flyers, aerialists, tumblers and rich, often satirical, entertainment offer something for both young and old. Tickets available from www.ticketek.co.nz HERE or 0800 842 538  music performingarts Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://orchestrawellington.tumblr.com/post/163382011669 Orchestra Wellington 2017-07-24T00:00:00Z