AUCKLAND CHORAL
Established in 1855, Auckland Choral is Auckland’s largest choir and its only
symphonic choir, with over 120 active singing members. Auckland Choral is also
New Zealand’s oldest arts organisation.
Auckland Choral’s members are wide-ranging in age and background, connected
by a passionate commitment to the music they sing. The choir sings all the great
classic choral works as well as contemporary works by New Zealand composers,
often commissioned especially for the choir. Auckland Choral sings regularly
alongside some of New Zealand’s finest soloists and orchestras, including the
NZSO, the APO and regular collaborator Pipers Sinfonia.
Auckland Choral is particularly well known for its annual Christmas performances
of Handel’s Messiah. It is believed that Auckland Choral holds the world record
for the greatest number of consecutive annual performances of Messiah, having
performed it every year without interruption since 1919.
Under the inspirational leadership of Music Director, Uwe Grodd, Auckland Choral
brings a unique blend of artistic excellence, professional polish and community
spirit to their performances. Auckland Choral is proud to be a choir that continues,
more than 160 years since its founding, to play a prominent role in Auckland’s
vibrant arts scene.
Sing for Auckland!
Interested in auditioning for NZ’st most established choir
and sing the world’s greatest choral works?
Join Auckland Choral at our next open rehearsal on
Wed 10 May 2017, 7.30pm in the Junior School Hall at
Diocesan School for Girls, Epsom, for a taste.
Email [email protected] or call 09 358 2892 to find out more
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