Celebrate the uplifting power of music with the beginning of NZ’s Symphony Orchestra season in Auckland. Prepare to be swept away by a unique culmination of musical themes showcased by the gifted musicians playing their part in the creation of melodious magic. Featuring a sumptuous blend of amazing musical themes, each performance by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is an experience to savour. Popularly known amongst local music lovers simply as NZSO, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs in excess of 100 performances annually.    

Established in 1946, most of the season’s performances featuring NZSO are held between Auckland and Wellington. While on tour, the orchestra also pays occasional visits to a variety of other cities within the country. These performances have been embraced by audiences both international and local for offering surreal musical experiences garnered with a theatrical touch. NZSO 2011 Season will showcase a variety of performances titled according to its compositions and theme.

A Symphonic Odyssey, Apotheosis, Enchanted Islands, Eroica, Romeo and Juliet and Russian Soul are but a few of the acts which will be performed for audiences in Auckland during the 2011 chapter. Led by Pietari Inkinen, the Music Director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the entire ensemble includes some of the finest violinists, flutists, percussionists and brass instruments specialists from around the world.   

While Leonard Sakofshy, Thomas Guldborg and Bruce McKinnon make up the percussion section, Donald Armstrong, Lyndon Johnston Taylor, Yuri Gezentsvey are first violinists of the orchestra. Many other impressive artists such as Bridget Douglas and Edward Allen also weave their magic with classical instrumental masterpieces.