Pipers Sinfonia began life in 1999 when Auckland Choral’s then-Music Di-
rector, Peter Watts, decided to form an orchestra to accompany the annual
performance of Handel’s Messiah. The aim was to provide a more histori-
cally informed approach to this repertoire. Pipers Sinfonia is made up of
musicians who have a special interest in early music and the stylish play-
ing of modern instruments.
ORGAN
Philip Smith
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