Your NZSO Events Diary
We are pleased to share this diverse range of exclusive events across the NZSO concert season with our NZSO donors, sponsors and members. Thank you for your support and generosity which sustains our work and provides inspiring musical experiences to audiences nationwide.
To become an NZSO donor or renew your gift, please email philanthropy@nzso.co.nz.
Minuet $250
Sonata $500
Artist Circle $1,000
Orchestra Circle $2,500
Virtuoso Circle $5,000
Maestro Circle
$10,000
All donations over $5 are eligible for a 33% tax rebate. Donor Presale Access begins at the Artist Circle level.
Pre-concert VIP Hospitality - Donors and Sponsors
From the New World: Dvořák & Beethoven
Violin superstar María Dueñas and conductor Rodolfo Barráez make their Aotearoa New Zealand debuts in a concert of unforgettable music.
Resonance: Ravel & Shostakovich
Wellington Thu, 26 Mar, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $1,000+
Christchurch Sat, 28 Mar, 6:30pm + interval
Cambridge Bar, Christchurch Town Hall For Donors $500+
Conductor and NZSO Music Director Designate André de Ridder presents a concert featuring the New Zealand debut of trombonist Jörgen van Rijen and milestone works by Ravel and Shostakovich.
Titan: Korngold & Mahler
Wellington Thu, 09 Apr, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $1,000+
Auckland Fri, 10 Apr, 6:30pm + interval
Balcony Foyer, Auckland Town Hall For Donors $500+
Violinist James Ehnes performs Korngold’s dazzling Violin Concerto with NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor Gemma New leading the orchestra in Mahler’s magnificent Titan symphony.
Romeo & Juliet: Barber & Prokofiev
Wellington Fri, 22 May, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $2,500+
Generously supported by Bill Falconer CNZM.
Christchurch Sun, 24 May, interval only
Cambridge Bar, Christchurch Town Hall For Donors $500+
Benjamin Northey conducts a programme pulsing with the power of love, featuring cellist Li-Wei Qin.
Wellington Fri, 05 Jun, 5:30pm only Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $1,000+
Auckland Fri, 12 Jun, 6:30pm + interval
Balcony Foyer, Auckland Town Hall For Donors $500+
NYO La Mer: Debussy
The NZSO National Youth Orchestra brings together Aotearoa New Zealand’s best young musicians to perform four exceptional works.
Wellington Fri, 03 Jul, Post-concert Function
Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre For NYO Chair Sponsors
Supported by Principal Partner The Adam Foundation.
Let There Be Light: Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
From the depths of darkness, let there be light. Kiwi piano prodigy Shan Liu features in a concert about hope.
Radiance: Wagner
Wellington Fri, 24 Jul, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $500+
Christchurch Sun, 26 Jul, interval only
Cambridge Bar, Christchurch Town Hall For Donors $500+
The most epic and profound concert of the season: conductor Pietari Inkinen and tenor Simon O’Neill reunite in this Wagner extravaganza.
Rhythm & Dance: Copland & Bernstein
Wellington Fri, 14 Aug, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $1,000+
Auckland Fri, 21 Aug, 6:30pm + interval
Balcony Foyer, Auckland Town Hall For Donors $1,000+
Supported by the Wagner Society of New Zealand.
Stamp the beat and feel the heat in this concert of pan-American dance, jazz and pizzazz!
Four Last Songs: Strauss & Brahms
Wellington Fri, 04 Sep, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $250+
In association with NZ Herald.
Auckland Sat, 05 Sep, 6:30pm + interval
Balcony Foyer, Auckland Town Hall For Donors $250+
One of the world’s most acclaimed conductors, Sir Donald Runnicles, returns to the NZSO in a programme of ravishing, luxurious beauty.
Elegance: Mozart & Brahms
Wellington Fri, 02 Oct, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $2,500+
Auckland Sat, 03 Oct, 6:30pm + interval
Balcony Foyer, Auckland Town Hall For Donors $1,000+
Sir Donald Runnicles appears with generous support from Dame Bronwen Holdsworth DNZM.
Dynamic British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her Aotearoa New Zealand debut in a concert featuring Mozart, Brahms and Andrée.
Wellington Fri, 16 Oct, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $1,000+
Christchurch Sun, 18 Oct, 6:30pm + interval
Cambridge Bar, Christchurch Town Hall For Donors $250+
Enigma: Elgar & Saint-Saëns
Legendary pianist Sir Stephen Hough presents a concert of charm, mystery and bold vision with Maestra Gemma New.
Beethoven 9
Wellington Fri, 13 Nov, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $500+
Auckland Sat, 14 Nov, 6:30pm + interval
Balcony Foyer, Auckland Town Hall For Donors $500+
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Beethoven’s masterwork performed live with the NZSO and Wellington’s Orpheus Choir.
Wellington Thu, 19 Nov, 5:30pm only
Civic Café, Michael Fowler Centre For Donors $1,000+
Behind-the-Scenes - Sonata Donors $500+
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Donors who give $500+ are invited to observe the NZSO in rehearsal at the Michael Fowler Centre with leading international conductors and soloists. Look out for e-invitations during the season.
All rehearsals take place at the Michael Fowler Centre, 9:45am arrival for a 10:00am start (spaces are limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis).
Resonance Wed, 08 Apr, 10am
Let There Be Light Thu, 23 Jul, 10am
Radiance Mon, 10 Aug, 10am
Auckland Town Hall, Acoustic Rehearsals
Events for Major Donors
$5,000+
Radiance Fri, 21 Aug, 6:30pm
Rhythm & Dance Sat, 05 Sep, 6:15pm
Four Last Songs Sat, 03 Oct, 6:30pm
NZSO Musicians’ Chair and Player Season Wrap Party
Rhythm & Dance Thu, 03 Sep, 10am
Enigma Thu, 12 Nov, 10am
Generously hosted by Steve Logan and his superb team, NZSO Chair Sponsors and corporate supporters celebrate another extraordinary season with NZSO musicians.
Wellington Tue, 01 Dec, 5pm
Logan Brown, 192 Cuba Street, Wellington
Major donors will receive bespoke invitations throughout the season to exclusive and privately hosted social events with NZSO guest artists and musicians, and special events with the Diplomatic Corps.
