APO Connecting Brochure 2016

APO CONNECTING 2016 Education Community Outreach

ABOUT THE APO Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is New Zealand’s full-time professional Metropolitan orchestra, serving Auckland’s communities with a comprehensive programme of concerts and education and outreach activities.

In more than 50 performances annually, the APO presents a full season of symphonic work showcasing many of the world’s finest musicians.

The APO is also proud to support both NZ Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet in Auckland performances, as well as working in partnership with Auckland Arts Festival, Michael Hill International Violin Competition and Atamira Dance Company.

Renowned for its innovation, passion and versatility, the APO collaborates with some of New Zealand’s most inventive artists.

Through its numerous APO Connecting (education, outreach and community) initiatives the APO offers opportunities to thousands of young people and adults nationwide to participate in music, ranging from hip-hop and rock to contemporary and classical.

100,000 people hear the orchestra live each year with many thousands more reached through special events, recordings and other media.

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INSPIRE

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Unwrap the Music – Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony – Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suites – Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony

Nurturing Talent – Artists – Masterclasses – Open Rehearsals

Ruaumoko – Auckland Dance Project

Orchestral Summer School – Finale Concert

APOPS Discovery – Discover the Greats

APO 4 Kids – Action! Rhythm! Orchestra!

Our Voice – Ensembles Session – Orchestral Session

Little Singer Experience Kiwi Kapers

Composer Workshops

Little Drummer Experience

Meet the Composer

APO 4 Kids – Christmas

Remix the Orchestra – Remix Family Events – APO Remix Scholarship

In Your Neighbourhood – Beethoven’s Septet – Italian Baroque – The Nature of Flute

Sistema Aotearoa – Sistema NZ ENGAGE Summer in the Square Connecting with Music Open Orchestra Central – APO meets Harold the Giraffe

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Nurturing Talent – Performance – Big Play In – Chamber Music Showcase – Brass Showcase Haydn Staples Piano Programme – M asterclasses and Open Rehearsals – Piano Scholar – Rönisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition Further Opportunities – Orchestral Internships – Young Soloist of the Year – APO Young Achievers – Rising Star – Orchestral Fellowships – Secondary School Composition Competition ABOUT THE APO

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Meet our Musicians Meet our Connecting Team

Open Orchestra South – Southern Stars

Connect with the APO

Open Orchestra West – West Side Beats

Acknowledgements

Support APO Connecting Thank You APO Connecting Calendar

APO CONNECTING IS SUPPORTED BY:

SISTEMA AOTEAROA IS SUPPORTED BY:

APO CORE SUPPORTERS:

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WELCOME

Welcome to the APO Connecting programme for 2016, our extensive range of events, activities and opportunities for Aucklanders of all ages.

Our musical education, community engagement and outreach initiatives, under the umbrella of APO Connecting, are an important and valuable aspect of the work we do. We offer a myriad of opportunities for people to connect with the orchestra and it is wonderful to see the effect music can have throughout the Auckland community.

Seeding a life-long love of music in our youngest members as they conduct-a-long at an APO 4 Kids concert, giving children in schools the chance to meet and work closely with our musicians to improve their musical understanding and abilities and nurturing the next generation of musicians through advanced teaching and support.

Many of the activities we present through APO Connecting wouldn’t be possible without the support of our funders, sponsors and partners.

These organisations and individuals continue to show commitment to this programme and our desire to share orchestral music with the community. We are grateful for their support and assistance in the work that we do.

I encourage you to take a look through the brochure and find out more about the opportunities for you, your students or your family to connect with the APO and participate in some exciting musical activities.

We look forward to seeing you in 2016.

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“The brass instruments and drums float through your ears and make you feel excited and happy.

Music is magic!”

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Pupil (8 years old) from Gladstone Primary School – APOPS ACE Brass performance

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ENGAGE “It was lovely to see the range of people at the concert – families with littlies and older people… some of the kids were totally transfixed by the orchestra – you could see them taking it all in and really enjoying the experience.”

Community Choir participant – Open Orchestra West

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EXCITE “Great event for the whole family. I’m inspired to play an instrument again and introduce instruments to my two children.”

Parent – APO 4 Kids concert

Erin Fagan – Our Voice Workshop participant

INSPIRE

INSPIRE “The Our Voice event gave me the chance to do something few have, in hearing a large orchestral work performed and fine-tuned within a comfortable space of time, and to walk away with more knowledge and insight on how to approach orchestral writing in the future.”

IMPACT Changing lives through deep and sustained engagement with music.

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RUAUMOKO

AUCKLAND DANCE PROJECT School Concert Friday 11 March, 1pm The Civic Theatre, Auckland Central Family Concert Saturday 12 March, 5pm The Civic Theatre, Auckland Central This year, in the APO’s fifth Auckland Dance Project, we again work in partnership with Atamira Dance Company bringing together dancers of all ages and levels of dance experience from schools across Auckland to create an explosion of music and dance.

Composer Gareth Farr Artistic Director and Choreographer Moss Patterson Soundscape Artist Paddy Free Presented in association with Auckland Arts Festival

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Ruaumoko follows heroine Hine Ariki, a turehu (fairy) who sets out on a quest to calm the rumblings of Ruaumoko, god of the earthquakes, and encounters mythical forces and creatures within the sacred mountain. More than 100 students will perform a unique interpretation of a modern Maori fairytale set to New Zealand composer Gareth Farr’s Ruaumoko.

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APOPS APO proudly supports 60 partnerships in its yearlong APO Partnership with Schools programme (APOPS). This unique programme offers students and teachers exciting and inspirational opportunities to learn from professional musicians in a classroom context. Memberships include mentoring by APO musicians, composition workshops, interactive one-hour ensemble performances at the school and a trip to one of the APO Connecting concerts. apo.co.nz/apops apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

DISCOVERY

DISCOVER THE GREATS

For secondary school students Thursday 19 May, 11.30am–1pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central A concert for young people, featuring “The Greats” of the classical world; amongst them New Zealand’s father of composition Douglas Lilburn, Beethoven, Mozart, Britten and a new work by APO’s Rising Star Young Composer-in-Residence Matan Franco. Students will not only connect with a variety of the great classics, but will also have the opportunity to enjoy the talent of some of New Zealand’s finest emerging artists who will be showcased as soloists in this memorable schools concert which brings classroom learning alive. apo.co.nz/discovery apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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This programme fosters young New Zealand composers and provides them with a platform to test their “Orchestral Voice”. The collaboration between the APO and the University of Auckland School of Music gives young composers, at both secondary school and tertiary level, the opportunity for their works to be workshopped, performed and recorded.

ENSEMBLES SESSION Friday 30 September, 1–3.30pm Music Theatre, University of Auckland School of Music, Auckland Central This session for tertiary students will provide exposure and insight into compositional techniques for both string and wind ensembles.

COMPOSER WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP 1 Monday 17 October, 10.00am–12.30pm Auckland Philharmonia Hall, Mt Eden WORKSHOP 2 Monday 5 December, 10.00am–12.30pm Auckland Philharmonia Hall, Mt Eden Applications close Friday 12 February.

Adults and tertiary students are invited to submit concepts to write original pieces for orchestra inspired by New Zealand artists. This two-year project is a collaboration between the APO and Auckland Art Gallery. Aspiring composers will choose one New Zealand artist’s work (either through visiting the gallery or by browsing the collection online) which will be their inspiration for a work for symphony orchestra. The Composerin-Residence will assist them in developing these proposals through feedback and mentoring over these two workshops. Works should be 12–15 minutes and will culminate in a concert performance in the first half of 2017.

ORCHESTRAL SESSION

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Friday 7 October, 1–3.30pm Auckland Philharmonia Hall, Mt Eden, Auckland Central

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Two secondary school students and three tertiary students will have their orchestral works rehearsed and recorded by the full APO conducted by Hamish McKeich. apo.co.nz/our-voice apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

MEET THE COMPOSER Friday 20 May, 9.30am–4pm University of Auckland School of Music These are free 30-minute tutorials where aspiring composers meet APO Composer-in-Residence Karlo Margetić and present one of their original compositions. The Composer-in-Residence provides these aspiring composers with feedback about their works. apo.co.nz/meet-the-composer apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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OUR VOICE

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REMIX THE ORCHESTRA Urban beat meets orchestral style – Remix the Orchestra enters its ninth year in 2016.

More than 200 Remixers have worked with the APO during this time.

REMIX FAMILY EVENTS

APO REMIX SCHOLARSHIP

Auckland Arts Festival – Family Day

Available from April – December

Open Orchestra West

A scholarship for a young Aucklander aged 16–25 years, to work with professional musicians and release an original single. Preference given to those not already linked with the professional music industry.

Sunday 13 March, 10.30am–12pm Aotea Square, Auckland Central West Side Beats Saturday 24 September, 2–4pm The Trusts Arena, Waitakere

In 2016 APO will showcase exciting Remix artists through free family events during the Auckland Arts Festival and our Open Orchestra West event. Come along and support these young hip-hop artists as they take centre stage together with the APO.

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Your Music Education Resource Specialists ASK US ABOUT: • Your FREE 2016 KBB Music Makers Education Resource Catalogue • Special KBB Music Education Pricing • KBB Music Money – a rebate on your school’s purchases • KBB Music Musical Instrument Rental Programme • ‘Wish List’ Funding Assistance Programme • KBB Music’s Midwest Scholarship – a PD scholarship for music teachers • Our large range of Music Education Resources in stock • Our dedicated Education Team at your service • Receiving Random Notes Music Education Magazine

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SISTEMA AOTEAROA Sistema Aotearoa celebrates its fifth birthday in April with a range of exciting events and concerts. Sistema Aotearoa is now established as a vibrant and involved part of Otara; since the programme started almost 2,000 individual children have received high quality group-based orchestral instrument tuition through one or more of its teaching strands. In 2016 Sistema Aotearoa will become an independent charitable trust.

Using orchestral music making as a conduit for social change, children learn from early childhood through to late adolescence, bringing their musicianship to a high level and enhancing all aspects of their development. As the students from the first intake in 2011 move into intermediate schooling, they also move into leadership roles within the programme.

In addition to orchestral playing, many of the older students will participate in chamber groups as they master self-led performance and develop new skills in collaboration to decide on the overall sound and musicality of their performance.

Inspired by the El Sistema movement, Sistema Aotearoa is administered by the APO and supported by Creative New Zealand, the Chisholm Whitney Family Charitable Trust and SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

Sistema Aotearoa provides leadership for the development of Sistema-based programmes around New Zealand and this year Sistema Aotearoa is hosting an inaugural gathering for Sistema programmes from around the country to celebrate the growth of this inspiring programme, and its impact on students and their whanau.

We hope you will come along to experience Sistema Aotearoa at one of our many events during the year.

You can find more information on our website at apo.co.nz/sistema-aotearoa throughout the year.

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CONCERT PRESENTATION Wednesday 13 July Time: TBC, Auckland Town Hall Children from Sistema-based programmes around New Zealand, join with the students from Sistema Aotearoa to showcase the musical successes achieved by this world renowned music and social development programme. apo.co.nz/sistema-aotearoa sistemaaotearoa@apo.co.nz

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ENGAGE Free events and activities for people across Auckland.

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SUMMER IN THE SQUARE

CONNECTING WITH MUSIC

Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February, 12.30–1.15pm Aotea Square, Auckland Central

Thursday 8 September, 1–2pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central

APO Young Achievers take centre stage as part of Auckland Live’s Summer in the Square.

Come and enjoy these talented young musicians as they perform your favourite classics in a stunning urban/outdoor setting. It’s the perfect way to enjoy those lovely summer days. apo.co.nz/summer-in-the-square apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

Presented by the wonderful music educator conductor Richard Gill, this free concert for lower decile community schools is designed to engage students with orchestral music. This particular concert will see Richard unwrapping Dvořák’s Symphony No.8 through full orchestral demonstrations of short music sections and a live video stream on screen so students can see the instruments up close. apo.co.nz/connecting-with-music apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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Contact Jacqui Matthews-Harris to find out more about the refreshing approach we can bring to your school. tel web

09 443 0060 www.blackcateducation.co.nz

Professional Appointments for New Zealand Education

BLACKCAT EDUCATION IS PROUD TO BE SUPPORTING THE AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA AND THEIR LIFE-CHANGING INVOLVEMENT IN NEW ZEALAND SCHOOLS, BEST WISHES FOR THE 2016 SEASON.

OPEN ORCHESTRA

OPEN ORCHESTRA CENTRAL

OPEN ORCHESTRA WEST

– APO MEETS HAROLD THE GIRAFFE

– WEST SIDE BEATS

Saturday 28 May, 2–4pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central

Saturday 24 September, 2–4pm The Trusts Arena, Waitakere

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OPEN ORCHESTRA SOUTH

– SOUTHERN STARS With Sistema Aotearoa

Saturday 11 June, 2–4pm Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau apo.co.nz/concert-events apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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ENGAGE

APO Open Orchestra afternoons offer the ultimate in both behind-the-scenes and infront-of-the-stage experiences. Fun for the whole family, there is something for everybody including the music zoo and audience participation before and during the concert. Come along and watch, talk to the musicians, and listen to your orchestral favourites performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

EXCITE Concerts and events to excite people about orchestral music.

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UNWRAP THE MUSIC WITH RICHARD GILL Listen, laugh, learn and enjoy!

Highly regarded music educator/conductor Richard Gill again joins the orchestra to “unwrap” three great orchestral works, and examines what makes them so exciting and engaging. Part concert, part entertaining talk, each Unwrap the Music performance takes your understanding and enjoyment of the piece to a new level.

UNWRAP 1: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY Wednesday 30 March, 6.30pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central

UNWRAP 2: PROKOFIEV’S ROMEO AND JULIET SUITES Tuesday 21 June, 6.30pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central

Thursday 8 September, 6.30pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central apo.co.nz/concert-events

Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January St Cuthbert’s College 50 young aspiring musicians aged 10–16 connect with professional APO musicians in a week-long intensive programme full of mentoring sessions, orchestral rehearsals and other musical as well as social activities.

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FINALE CONCERT Friday 22 January, 2.30–3.30pm Avondale College Performing Arts Centre Please encourage these emerging musicians by joining them for their Finale Concert. apo.co.nz/apo-connecting apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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UNWRAP 3: DVOŘÁK’S EIGHTH SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRAL SUMMER SCHOOL

APO 4 KIDS

ACTION! RHYTHM! ORCHESTRA! Saturday 2 April, 10am & 11.30am Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central Supported by Four Winds Foundation and Auckland Live Sunday 3 April, 10am & 11.30am Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna Supported by Auckland Live Introduce your under-sixes to the sound of a symphony orchestra through this vibrant and interactive concert experience. A concert full of rhythm and acrobatic adventures! Come along and be surprised! apo.co.nz/apo-4-kids apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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LITTLE SINGER EXPERIENCE Applications close Monday 29 February.

If you have a child aged 8-12 years of age who loves to sing, then the stage may well be theirs!

Little singers can apply to participate in a singing workshop experience with New Zealand Opera and one lucky participant will be given the opportunity to take the centre stage during an APO 4 Kids concert in April.

Download the application form from our website to apply. apo.co.nz/apo-connecting apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

KIWI KAPERS Tuesday 6 September, 10am & 11.30am Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau Supported by Vodafone Events Centre Tuesday 22 November, 10am & 11.30am Aotea Centre, Auckland Central Supported by Four Winds Foundation and Auckland Live A one-hour narrated concert for primary and intermediate school students featuring the different sections of the orchestra in a fun and engaging way. Schools can book into this concert by filling out the booking form online; and a study guide is provided to teachers prior to the concert. apo.co.nz/apo-connecting apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

APO 4 KIDS CHRISTMAS Saturday 26 November, 10am & 11.30am Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central Supported by Four Winds Foundation and Auckland Live

LITTLE DRUMMER EXPERIENCE Calling all snare-drummers, aged 8–12 years!

Here is an opportunity to participate in a workshop with APO’s principal percussionist, Eric Renick. After completion of the workshop one lucky participant will be given the opportunity to perform ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ with Eric and the APO during their APO 4 Kids Christmas concerts in November.

As your pre-schoolers get ready for Christmas, treat them to a concert that lets them sing along, dance along and conduct along to their favourite carols and Christmas songs. apo.co.nz/apo-4-kids-xmas apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

Download the application form from our website to apply. apo.co.nz/little-drummer apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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Applications close Tuesday 25 October.

Sunday 27 November, 10am & 11.30am, Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre, Massey High School Supported by The Trusts Community Foundation

AUCKLAND LIVE IS PROUD TO SUPPORT APO CONNECTING — ENCOURAGING AND NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS.

DISCOVER CONNECT PLAY INSPIRE.

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IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Three concerts, in six venues, that take APO musicians and music into neighbourhoods around Auckland.

BEETHOVEN’S SEPTET 6.30pm, Monday 9 May St George’s Church, Takapuna 6.30pm, Tuesday 10 May St Kentigern College Chapel, Pakuranga Programme includes: Beethoven Septet Join Gordon Hill, Principal Double Bass, and his colleagues from the APO as they present Beethoven’s timeless Septet. Famously described by Beethoven as “that damned work”, this charmingly youthful creation was an immediate hit and went on to become one of his most beloved works.

Proudly supported by:

ITALIAN BAROQUE 6.30pm, Monday 27 June All Saints Church, Howick 6.30pm, Tuesday 28 June St Luke’s Church, Remuera Programme includes: Vivaldi Concerto Grosso in D minor Corelli Concerto Grosso in G major Torelli Sonata in D major Enjoy a programme that features two cornerstone works for strings by masters of Italian Baroque: Antonio Vivaldi and Arcangelo Corelli.

Then hear APO Associate Principal Trumpet Huw Dann join the group for Giuseppe Torelli’s sublime Sonata in D major.

THE NATURE OF FLUTE 6.30pm, Monday 1 August Somervell Church, Remuera 6.30pm, Tuesday 2 August St Peter’s Church, Takapuna Programme includes: Telemann Paris Quartet No.1 Helen Fisher Te Tangi A Te Matui Kathryn Moorhead, APO Associate Principal Flute, and colleagues present a colourful programme of enchanting music that showcases the charm and versatility of her instrument.

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INSPIRE A programme to nurture and support young musicians aged 16 to 25 years.

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NURTURING TALENT The APO Inspire programme is a partnership with the University of Auckland School of Music and supported by the Freemasons Foundation, aimed at nurturing young musicians aged 16–25 years to reach their potential.

ARTISTS MASTERCLASSES Visiting APO soloists offer their expertise as they hear young musicians perform. These sessions are also open and free to the public to observe.

Masterclasses in 2016 include: 5 Apr – Michael Barenboim (violin) 22 Jul – Fiona Campbell (mezzo-soprano) Check the APO website for further information about dates and repetoire. apo.co.nz/inspire

PERFORMANCE BIG PLAY IN Tuesday 20 September, 6.30-9pm Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central Applications close Friday 1 August.

A great workshop and concert opportunity for advanced students from the University of Auckland School of Music and Auckland Youth Orchestra, as they join the APO and learn more about performing major works, such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. It is an invaluable experience for these young musicians and an incredibly memorable one for APO musicians and the audience alike. apo.co.nz/inspire

CHAMBER MUSIC SHOWCASE Sunday 3 July, 2pm Venue: TBC Top secondary school chamber groups perform alongside University chamber ensembles, as a fundraiser for APO Friends and for their own performance experience. Feedback provided by an APO musician.

OPEN REHEARSALS

Throughout the year

10am-12.30pm, Auckland Town Hall Tertiary music students can access APO rehearsals to gain insight into the rehearsal process and the professional working environment of orchestra musicians.

Sunday 21 August, 2pm University of Auckland School of Music Winners from the local and national brass solo competitions will have the opportunity to perform in a concert at this APO Friends fundraiser. Run in collaboration with the Auckland Band Association.

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INSPIRE

7 Apr – Newstalk ZB Series: Degenerate 21 Apr – Premier Series: Welcome, Maestro!

2 Jun – Premier Series: Latin Rhythms 21 Jul – Premier Series: Love and Loss 18 Aug – Premier Series: Bach Collage 6 Oct – Premier Series: Ashkenazy 3 Nov – Premier Series: Soul of the Cello 17 Nov – Premier Series: Fantastic!

BRASS SHOWCASE

HAYDN STAPLES PIANO PROGRAMME A year-long programme for aspiring young pianists.

The APO supports Auckland’s aspiring pianists by providing connections to visiting international piano soloists. Attending a masterclass, watching a soloist rehearse during an open rehearsal and hearing them perform live in concert provide inspiration, excitement, encouragement and support to our young pianists.

Generously supported by Haydn Staples and Lynley Stewart

MASTERCLASSES AND OPEN REHEARSALS WITH PIANO SOLOISTS February – Dejan Lazić May – Alexander Gavrylyuk August – Javier Perianes September – Sergio Tiempo October – Jian Liu November – Cédric Tiberghien Check the APO website for further information about dates and repertoire. apo.co.nz/inspire apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

PIANO SCHOLAR Each year the University of Auckland selects a piano performance student as the APO’s piano scholar. This young pianist is provided with the opportunity to perform with the APO in concert, in addition to APO events and functions, enabling them to broaden their experience, and to gain valuable exposure as they develop their career.

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Hyerim Lee, (Howick College). 2015 Winner Rönisch Piano Competition

RÖNISCH AUCKLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS PIANO COMPETITION Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 October, Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom Applications close Friday 2 September.

Auckland’s premier event for secondary school pianists in conjunction with Sly’s Pianos.

Secondary schools nominate young pianists to represent their school in a regional solo piano recital competition. The winner is able to perform at APO events.

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES ORCHESTRAL INTERNSHIPS

APO ORCHESTRAL FELLOWSHIPS

Applications close Friday 1 April.

The APO Orchestral Fellowships are designed to bridge the gap between tertiary training and the professional orchestral environment. Two to three positions are available each year to postgraduate-level string players wishing to take their orchestral performance standards and experience to the next level.

Throughout the year

Aspiring orchestral musicians aged 16–25 years receive mentoring from APO musicians before playing in concert as part of the orchestra.

YOUNG SOLOIST OF THE YEAR

Year-long

Applications close Friday 1 April.

Residency for a stunning soloist aged 16–25.

The winning applicant is awarded a solo performance opportunity with APO, and the chance to be profiled at APO events.

APO YOUNG ACHIEVERS – “OUT & ABOUT” Year-long

Young musicians who have successfully auditioned for APO Inspire programmes are able to join the Young Achiever programme for ongoing interaction and experiences with the orchestra.

RISING STAR Applications close Friday 1 April.

Residency for a young composer to be mentored

by APO Composer-in-Residence as they write three original works.

Fellows rehearse and perform with the orchestra for up to five months and also receive mentoring from APO string section principals. A stipend and a per call payment is provided.

Auditions are held in February of each year; applications for 2017 will open in late September early October 2016.

To register your interest: auditions@apo.co.nz Generously supported by the William & Lois Manchester Trust

SECONDARY SCHOOLS COMPOSITION COMPETITION Applications close Friday 8 July.

Competition for secondary school composers to write an original 90-second work for full orchestra plus instrumental soloist of their choice. The winner will participate in the Our Voice Orchestral Workshop (see page 7). apo.co.nz/inspire apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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MEET OUR MUSICIANS MUSIC DIRECTOR Giordano Bellincampi

CONCERTMASTER Andrew Beer

ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER Tee Khoon Tang

ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER Miranda Adams

FIRST VIOLINS

Artur Grabczewski # Mark Bennett Elzbieta Grabczewska Ainsley Murray Alexander Shapkin Satomi Suzuki Caroline von Bismarck Lucy Qi Zhang Yuri Cho Charmian Keay

SECOND VIOLINS Dianna Cochrane β Xin (James) Jin + William Hanfling # Rae Crossley-Croft = Sarah Hart Jocelyn Healy Rachel Moody Milena Parobczy Ewa Sadag Katherine Walshe

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VIOLAS Robert Ashworth β David Samuel + Christine Bowie # Anne Draffin # Helen Bevin Ping Tong Chan Gregory McGarity Susan Wedde

CELLOS Eliah Sakakushev-von Bismarck β David Garner + Liliya Arefyeva Katherine Hebley You Lee James sang-oh Yoo

BASSES Gordon Hill β Annabella Zilber + Evgeny Lanchtchikov # Matthias Erdrich Michael Steer

FLUTES Emma Gerstein β Kathryn Moorhead +

PICCOLO Jennifer Seddon-Mori *

OBOES Bede Hanley β Camille Wells +

COR ANGLAIS Martin Lee *

CLARINETS

Gordon Richards β Bridget Miles (Pr Bass Clarinet) + James Fry (E Clarinet) +

BASSOONS

Ingrid Hagan β Alexandra Eastley β Yang Rachel Guan Ebbett +

CONTRABASSOON Ruth Brinkman *

HORNS

Nicola Baker β Emma Eden * Carl Wells # Simon Williams # David Kay

TRUMPETS

Huw Dann β Norman McFarlane + Rosemary Turner +

TROMBONES

Douglas Cross β Mark Close #

BASS TROMBONE Timothy Sutton *

TUBA

Lai Tak Chun *

TIMPANI

Curt Armbruster β

PERCUSSION Eric Renick β Jennifer Raven # Shane Currey

HARP

Rebecca Harris *

COMPOSER-INRESIDENCE Karlo Margetić

ß Section Principal = Section Leader Emeritus * Principal + Associate Principal # Sub-Principal

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MEET OUR CONNECTING TEAM The APO has been connecting with Aucklanders through a series of free and low-cost concerts, events and activities for all ages for over 15 years. APO Connecting continues to create new and innovative ways in which to engage, excite, impact and inspire its audience members through what is arguably the country’s finest and most comprehensive music education programme.

The APO Connecting Team consists of musical experts with skills and experience both on stage and within the education sector. This comprehensive understanding of all aspects of any concert, event or activity makes for a creative, informative and educationally sound programme which appeals and nurtures some 20,000+ individuals from 0–90 years-of-age in their love of music.

APO CONNECTING

SISTEMA AOTEAROA

Director of APO Connecting Rachael Brand rachaelb@apo.co.nz

Programme Manager Ros Giffney rosg@apo.co.nz

Creative Learning Support Claudia Ruff claudiar@apo.co.nz

Music Director Jess Hindin jessh@apo.co.nz

Community Impact Programme Manager TBC

Programme Support Assistant Bleau Bustenera sistemaaotearoa@apo.co.nz

Inspire Facilitator Chelsea Wong chelseaw@apo.co.nz If you would like to receive more information directly from our APO Connecting Team please sign up to receive our quarterly e-newsletter Connected. This newsletter provides our students and concertgoers with information concerning upcoming concerts, events, activities and opportunities to engage with the APO. To sign up please contact: apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

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CONNECT WITH THE APO CONCERTS Attending an APO concert is a great way to see get to know the orchestra. APO subscriber packages come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your lifestyle with flexible payment options to suit your pocket.

Book four or more tickets to our 2016 season and enjoy exclusive discounts and no booking fees.

Subscriber packages available include: 2016 APO Connecting Subscriber: An exciting selection of fun-filled, educational, great value concerts the whole family will enjoy.

2016 Student Subscriber: Choose six concerts of your choice during 2016 for only $180. Student ID is required.

2016 Passport: Access to ALL APO concerts for young people for the entire year – your passport to learning and enjoyment for $210. Especially suited for schools. Limited number available each year and student ID is required. $20-FOR-20s & $30-FOR-30s If you are in your 20s or 30s, pay no more than your decade for any APO concert. Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased from the Monday before each concert online or from the APO ticketing office. Sign up to receive email notification of availability at apo.co.nz/20s-30s.

STUDENT RUSH Discounted student tickets can be purchased for $15, subject to availability, from the box office on the day of the concert.

GROUPS Receive a 19% discount for your group of 8 or more – and receive a 9th ticket free. Group bookings are only available through the APO Ticketing Office.

BOOKING INFORMATION For subscription options and prices visit apo.co.nz/become-a-subscriber or contact APO Ticketing on (09) 623 1052 or email ticketing@apo.co.nz Non-subscribers can buy tickets to any concert from the Aotea Centre box office, by visiting www.ticketmaster.co.nz or calling 0800 111 999. Service and booking fees apply.

LISTEN AT HOME Most APO concerts are broadcast live on Radio New Zealand Concert (92.6MHz). Presented in partnership with Radio New Zealand Concert.

LIVE STREAMING The APO will be live streaming selected concerts in 2016 that you can watch online. Keep an eye on the APO Facebook page for dates and times.

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SUPPORT APO CONNECTING In addition to buying tickets there are a number of ways you can help us continue to make the finest music available to the greatest number of people, now and in the future. Ticket sales cover only a portion of the APO’s work, so we also rely on support from individuals, trusts and companies to help us deliver our exciting concert series and our innovative APO Connecting (education, outreach and community) events.

You can help us share our passion for music by joining one of our supporter groups, volunteering or making a donation directly to support APO Connecting.

DONATE Subscription Appeal – when you make your subscription booking for 2016 please add a donation in the space provided.

Our Annual Appeal launches in March each year. You can help by making a donation.

Now or any time – make a donation through the APO website – apo.co.nz/donate.

All donations over $5 are tax deductible For further information on becoming a donor, please visit apo.co.nz/support-the-apo or contact our Development Department on (09) 638 6266.

GET INVOLVED Join us. If you are interested in joining APO Friends or Crescendo, our two supporters groups, please contact the Development Department (09) 638 6266, or go online to apo.co.nz/support-the-apo.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The APO acknowledges the valuable contribution made by: PATRONS Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE Dame Catherine Tizard, ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO Sir James Wallace, ONZM, KNZM Dame Rosanne Meo, DNZM, OBE

VICE PATRON Dame Jenny Gibbs, DNZM

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AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA BOARD Geraint A. Martin (Chair) Penelope Peebles (Deputy Chair) Leigh Auton Richard Ebbett Neil Haines Kieran Raftery Eric Renick Julian Smith

THANK YOU APO CORE SUPPORTERS

APO CONNECTING SUPPORTERS

Haydn Staples & Lynley Stewart

The Saint Kentigern Trust Board and The Douglas Goodfellow Charitable Trust

William & Lois Manchester Trust

APO CONNECTING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

The APO specifically thanks the following funders for their support of Sistema Aotearoa Romeo Family Trust John and Eleanor Gibb Ruth Foreman John and Pip McKay

CONCEPT AND DESIGN

PAPER SPONSORSHIP

PHOTOGRAPHY Adrian Malloch

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APO CONNECTING CALENDAR Key Dates and Concerts 2016 DATE

CONCERT/EVENT

TIME

LOCATION

Fri 22 Jan

Orchestral Summer School Finale Concert

2.30pm

Avondale College

Fri 29 Jan

Applications close for Orchestral Fellowships

5pm

Fri 12 Feb

Applications Close for Composer Workshops: Inspired by New Zealand Artists

Mon 29 Feb

Applications Close for Little Singers Experience

Mon 15 Feb

Summer in the Square – APO Young Achievers Performance

12.30–1.15pm

Aotea Square

Tue 16 Feb

Summer in the Square – APO Young Achievers Performance

12.30–1.15pm

Aotea Square

Wed 17 Feb

Summer in the Square – APO Young Achievers Performance

12.30–1.15pm

Aotea Square

Thu 18 Feb

Summer in the Square – APO Young Achievers Performance

12.30–1.15pm

Aotea Square

Fri 19 Feb

Summer in the Square – APO Young Achievers Performance

12.30–1.15pm

Aotea Square

Fri 19 Feb

Auditions for Orchestral Fellowships

Thur 25 Feb

Haydn Staples Piano Programme: Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Power and Poetry

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Fri 11 Mar

APO/Atamira Dance Company: Ruaumoko: Schools Performance

1pm

The Civic Theatre

Sat 12 Mar

APO/Atamira Dance Company: Ruaumoko: Public Performance

5pm

The Civic Theatre

Sun 13 Mar

APO REMIX the Orchestra: Family Day

10.30am–12pm

Aotea Square

Wed 30 Mar

Unwrap the Music: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

6.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Fri 1 Apr

Applications Close for APO Orchestral Internships

Fri 1 Apr

Applications Close for APO Young Soloist of the Year

Fri 1 Apr

Applications Close for Rising Star Young Composer-in-Residence

Sat 2 Apr

APO 4 Kids: Action! Rhythm! Orchestra!

10am & 11.30am

Auckland Town Hall

Sun 3 Apr

APO 4 Kids: Action! Rhythm! Orchestra!

10am &11.30am

Bruce Mason Centre

Tue 5 Apr

Masterclass: Michael Barenboim (violin)

TBC

University of Auckland – School of Music Theatre

Thu 7 Apr

Open Rehearsal: Newstalk ZB Series: Degenerate

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 21 Apr

Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Welcome, Maestro!

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 19 Apr

Discovery Concert: Discover the Greats

11.30am–1pm

Auckland Town Hall

Mon 9 May

In Your Neighbourhood: Beethoven's Septet

6.30pm

St George's Church, Takapuna

Tue 10 May

In Your Neighbourhood: Beethoven's Septet

6.30pm

St Kentigern College Chapel, Pakuranga

Fri 20 May

Meet the Composer: Karlo Margetić

9.30am–4pm

University of Auckland – School of Music

Thu 26 May

Haydn Staples Piano Programme: Open Rehearsal: Bayleys Great Classics: The Greatest Love

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Sat 28 May

Open Orchestra Central: APO Meets Harold the Giraffe

2pm–4pm

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 2 Jun

Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Latin Rhythms

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Sat 11 Jun

Open Orchestra South: Southern Stars with Sistema Aotearoa

2–4pm

Vodafone Events Centre

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Auckland Philharmonia Hall

DATE

CONCERT/EVENT

TIME

LOCATION

Tue 21 Jun

Unwrap the Music: Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suites

6.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Mon 27 Jun

In Your Neighbourhood: Italian Baroque

6.30pm

All Saints Church, Howick

Tue 28 Jun

In Your Neighbourhood: Italian Baroque

6.30pm

St Luke's Church, Remuera

Sun 3 Jul

Chamber Music Showcase

2pm

TBC

Fri 8 Jul

Applications Close for Secondary Schools Composition Competition

Wed 13 Jul

Sistema Aotearoa

TBC

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 21 Jul

Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Love and Loss

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Fri 22 Jul

Masterclass: Fiona Campbell (mezzo-soprano)

TBC

University of Auckland – School of Music Theatre

Mon 1 Aug

Applications Close for Big Play In

Mon 1 Aug

In Your Neighbourhood: The Nature of Flute

6.30pm

Somervell Church, Remuera

Tue 2 Aug

In Your Neighbourhood: The Nature of Flute

6.30pm

St Peter's Church, Takapuna

Thu 11 Aug

Haydn Staples Piano Programme: Open Rehearsal: Newstalk ZB Series: Denounced

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 18 Aug

Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Bach Collage

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Sun 21 Aug

Brass Showcase

2pm

University of Auckland – School of Music

Tue 6 Sep

Kiwi Kapers

10am & 11.30am

Vodfone Events Centre

Thu 8 Sep

Connecting With Music: Dvořák's Eighth Symphony

1–2pm

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 8 Sep

Unwrap the Music: Dvořák's Eighth Symphony

6.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Tue 20 Sep

Big Play In

6.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Sat 24 Sep

Open Orchestra West: West Side Beats

2–4pm

Trusts Arena Waitakere

Thu 29 Sep

Haydn Staples Piano Programme: Open Rehearsal: Premiere Series: Symphonic Dances

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Fri 30 Sep

Our Voice: Ensemble Session

1–3.30pm

University of Auckland – School of Music Theatre

Thu 6 Oct

Open Rehearsal: Premiere Series: Ashkenazy

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Fri 7 Oct

Our Voice: Orchestral Session

1–3.30pm

Auckland Philharmonia Hall

Thu 12 Oct

Haydn Staples Piano Programme: Open Rehearsal: Bayleys Great Classics: Classical Favourites

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Mon 17 Oct

Composer Workshop 1: Inspired by New Zealand Artists

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Philharmonia Hall

Sat 22 Oct

Rönisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition: Round 1

9am–5pm

Raye Freedman Events Centre, Epsom

Sun 23 Oct

Rönisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition: Final

7pm

Raye Freedman Events Centre, Epsom

Tue 25 Oct

Applications Close for Little Drummer Experience

Tue 1 Nov

Applications Close for APOPS

Thu 3 Nov

Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Soul of the Cello

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Thu 17 Nov

Open Rehearsal: Premier Series: Fantastic!

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

Tue 22 Nov

Kiwi Kapers

10am & 11.30am

Aotea Centre

Sat 26 Nov

APO 4 Kids Christmas

10am & 11.30am

Auckland Town Hall

Sun 27 Nov

APO 4 Kids Christmas

10am & 11.30am

Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre, Massey High School

Mon 5 Dec

Composer Workshop 2: Inspired by New Zealand Artists

10am–12.30pm

Auckland Philharmonia Hall

All information supplied in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print – January 2016.

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