What: Opus Orchestra Where: Destiny Church, Rotorua When: Saturday 30 November 2019 Once again the conductor and players showed that, despite Opus’s modest size, they had the capabilities needed to take on major symphonies with flair. Conductor Peter Walls had clearly prepared the programme well, and the players had the tonal breadth, spirit, and skills… Continue Reading
Reviews: Song of the Earth (Hamilton)
A review from a first-time audience member: “Simon’s and the orchestra performance brought me so many feelings and reflections about life. It was healing, powerful, joyful. I felt really lucky to be part of the privileged audience. Thank you so much for making it happen and I can’t wait for the next events.” M Continue Reading
A history of the TWSO
The Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra is going from strength to strength. Congratulations. But the history info saying the TWSO had its beginnings back in 1945 is not correct. Yes, there were orchestral & smaller groups playing in Hamilton many years prior, but I have no knowledge of them.. Nor do I know anything about the… Continue Reading
Come and work with us! Orchestra Planning Manager – open for applications
About Orchestras Central Orchestras Central delivers fantastic orchestral music experiences in the Waikato. We are passionate about growing the orchestral ‘ecosystem’ and creating a vibrant and joyful orchestral scene for our community! We are the first organisation of its kind in NZ (maybe even the world!) and are committed to finding new ways of creating value,… Continue Reading
And now a word from our players – a symphony of reasons to attend our next concert
There’s nothing like hearing a message straight from the horse’s mouth (or in this case the violinist…or the trumpeter…or the horn player…) We asked our musicians why they thought you should come and enjoy our next concert. This is what they said… A ticket to the concert is a great present. Impress your date with something… Continue Reading
Review: Opus Orchestra | Kotahi Te Wairua | Te Mauri Kapa Haka – ”Te Miha”
Where: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts When: Saturday 7 September 2019 Reviewed by: Bella Scott, 1st Violin – YOW Like most OPUS concerts, I had no idea what to expect when entering the Gallagher Performing Arts Academy, though I knew I would be in for a treat. As always, I was not left disappointed as the… Continue Reading
REVIEW: Opus Orchestra | Kotahi Te Wairua | Te Mauri Kapa Haka – TE MIHA
Review for Rotorua Daily Post What: Te Miha Where: Destiny Theatre, Rotorua When: Sunday 8 September 2019 It was timely that the two works on the programme should be sung in the Maori language on the eve of Maori Language Week. Stephen Small had composed and orchestrated music for Te Miha, a new Maori sung… Continue Reading
REVIEW: TWSO – Rob in da Hood
What: “Rob in da Hood” Who: Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra When: Sunday 25 August Where: The Meteor Theatre Conductor: Rupert D’Cruze Narrator: Brooke Baker Reviewer: Sam Edwards We need increased audiences. Right now. The management and membership of… Continue Reading
Press release: Te Miha
‘Te Miha’, which fuses traditional classical music and kapa haka, will premiere in two central North Island cities this September, and is promised to be unforgettable. In 2018 Orchestras Central Trust CEO Susan Trodden met with one-time Hamiltonian, composer Stephen Small to talk about possible collaborations. As a result of numerous conversations, a world first… Continue Reading