Overview
About Auckland Philharmonia
Auckland Philharmonia is New Zealand’s full-time professional Metropolitan orchestra, serving the country’s largest and most vibrant city with a comprehensive programme of concerts and education and outreach activities.
In more than 70 mainstage performances annually, the Auckland Philharmonia presents a full season of symphonic work showcasing many of the world’s finest classical musicians. The Auckland Philharmonia is also proud to support both New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet in their Auckland performances, as well as working in partnership with Auckland Arts Festival and Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Renowned for its innovation, passion and versatility, the Auckland Philharmonia collaborates with some of New Zealand’s most inventive artists. Through its numerous Auckland Philharmonia Learn & Participate (education, outreach and community) initiatives the Auckland Philharmonia offers opportunities to more than 20,000 young people and adults nationwide to participate in music.
More than 250,000 people hear the orchestra live each year, with many thousands more reached through special events, recordings and other media..
The Auckland Philharmonia’s Music Director is Giordano Bellincampi. Diana Weir, Chief Executive reports to a trust board, chaired by Geraint A Martin.
In more than 70 mainstage performances annually, the Auckland Philharmonia presents a full season of symphonic work showcasing many of the world’s finest classical musicians. The Auckland Philharmonia is also proud to support both New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet in their Auckland performances, as well as working in partnership with Auckland Arts Festival and Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Renowned for its innovation, passion and versatility, the Auckland Philharmonia collaborates with some of New Zealand’s most inventive artists. Through its numerous Auckland Philharmonia Learn & Participate (education, outreach and community) initiatives the Auckland Philharmonia offers opportunities to more than 20,000 young people and adults nationwide to participate in music.
More than 250,000 people hear the orchestra live each year, with many thousands more reached through special events, recordings and other media..
The Auckland Philharmonia’s Music Director is Giordano Bellincampi. Diana Weir, Chief Executive reports to a trust board, chaired by Geraint A Martin.