Compositions from Mozart to Lloyd Webber have been chosen for a concert dedicated to matters of the heart coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Bach Musica NZ opens its 2016 with an eclectic compilation of music about love.
Mezzo soprano Kayla Collingwood, who recently arrived in Auckland to complete a Masters in Music, will share the stage with the ensemble for the first time.
Avondale-based tenor Derek Hill will perform with the ensemble for the second time. Since his return to New Zealand in 2004 he has sung with every major New Zealand orchestra and performed throughout the world, including at the Royal Palace in Tonga for the late King George Tupou V.
Compositions from Mozart to Lloyd Webber have been chosen for a concert dedicated to matters of the heart coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Bach Musica NZ opens its 2016 with an eclectic compilation of music about love.
Mezzo soprano Kayla Collingwood, who recently arrived in Auckland to complete a Masters in Music, will share the stage with the ensemble for the first time.
Avondale-based tenor Derek Hill will perform with the ensemble for the second time. Since his return to New Zealand in 2004 he has sung with every major New Zealand orchestra and performed throughout the world, including at the Royal Palace in Tonga for the late King George Tupou V.
The chorus and orchestra will be conducted by Rita Paczian. Highlights include the famous Nessun Dorma, Core N’grato, excerpts from Carmen and The Land of Smiles, Waltz of the Flowers, and Amigos para siempre.
Bach Musica NZ will present its Valentine’s Concert at 5pm on February 14 at the Auckland Town Hall, Upper Queen Street, Central Auckland. Tickets are $25-$65 and $10 for students and children, available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or phone 0800-111-999, or at the door. More information is online at www.bachmusica.com.
The Times has two double passes to Bach Musica NZ’s concert to give away.
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Entries close February 10, 2016.
*Please note: prize will need to be collected from Times Newspapers, Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, Auckland.
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