2017 Concert Series Brochure | Page 2

Auckland Choral is delighted to announce its 2017 subscription concert series which promises to exceed the success and enjoyment of 2016. We are continuing our commitment to showcase New Zealand composers including two young students who are emerging into the field of composition. Their works will be featured in our second concert which is dedicated to those who served and lost their lives in the Battle of Passchendaele. 2017 sees the centenary of this battle where, tragically, a significant number of our service people perished. The concert will not only provide an opportunity to remember with reverence those who served and died but focus our minds through a theme of peace.

In traditional fashion Auckland Choral will continue to bring to its audiences the works of the great masters in concerts 1 and 3. Our singing members are eagerly looking forward to

preparing and performing these works for your enjoyment. Finally, the 99th consecutive performance of Handel’ s Messiah will be our usual Christmas contribution and paves the way for the 100th performance in 2018.

As Chairperson, I take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters – whether they be concert attendees, volunteers, sponsors, funding bodies, soloists or musicians and in fact, any individual, organisation, business or agency that enables Auckland Choral to keep choral music alive for the musical enjoyment and education of Aucklanders and beyond.

Beverley Rogers Chairperson