New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Odes to Joy — Dunedin

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and guests perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony and a new work from Gareth Farr in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Guests include:
Pietari Inkinen — Conductor
Madeleine Pierard — Soprano
Sarah Castle — Mezzo soprano
Simon O’Neill — Tenor
Jonathan Lemalu — Bass

Voices NZ
The City of Dunedin Choir

The programme features:
Gareth Farr — Kaitiaki (new commission)
Beethoven — Symphony No. 9 Choral Symphony

Considered one of Beethoven's most spectacular masterpieces, this Symphony is one of the best-known works of the classical repertoire.

In this concert the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra also perform a new work by celebrated New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, commissioned especially for the REAL New Zealand Festival.

There will be a free pre-concert talk by Gareth Farr in the Skeggs Chambers from 5.45pm - 6.15pm.
All preconcert talks are free of charge and do not require you to book ahead of time, but you may wish to come early as they often fill up fast. 

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