Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

🎶🌍 What a wonderful weekend of music at our 'Other Lands' concert that took us around the world! Thank you to our incredible guest artists—conductor Ingrid Martin and guitarist Karin Schaupp —our fantastic orchestra, and of course, you, the audience, for turning out in full capacity for both performances. 🙏✨

We can’t wait to see you again at our 'DSO Plays ABBA' concert in November! 🎤🎶

🎶✨ What an unforgettable weekend! Our 'Other Lands' concert, under the inspiring baton of conductor Ingrid Martin and featuring the incredible Karin Schaupp on guitar, played to two capacity-filled audiences on Saturday and Sunday at the King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre. 🌍🎸
We thank our brilliant orchestra for their passion and skill and our wonderful audiences for sharing these magical performances with us. Your energy made it all the more special!

Check out today's review in the ODT and relive the moments. 🎵💫

ODT Review 'Other Lands' concert Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

🎶 We had an awesome rehearsal tonight for our 'Other Lands' concert with renowned guitar soloist Karin Schaupp performing Rodrigo’s iconic Concierto de Aranjuez and our amazing guest conductor Ingrid Martin ! 🎸✨

Join us for a musical journey around the world this weekend! 🌍

📅 Concert Times:
🗓️ Saturday, 21 September, 5 PM
🗓️ Sunday, 22 September, 3 PM
📍 King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre

🎟️ Tickets are available at the door 45 minutes before the concert (cash or EFTPOS, no credit cards). Don't miss this unforgettable experience! See you there! 🎵

🎶 Hey students! For only $15 (plus booking fee), you can experience an amazing concert this weekend featuring guest conductor Ingrid Martin and world-renowned guitar soloist Karin Schaupp! 🎸✨ The New York Times called her playing "nothing short of ravishing."

Karin will be performing Rodrigo’s iconic 'Concierto de Aranjuez', a piece that instantly transports you to the heat and romance of Spain. 🇪🇸🔥

Grab your mates and get your tickets now! 🎟️

It's great to share an Instagram post () from the Dunedin City Council Arts and Culture—Ara Toi office on Ngaruaroha Martin, the DSO's Principal Second Violin, celebrating Māori language week!

Kia ora e te whanau, Kia ora e te whanau, kei te pēhea te pēhea koe?

This year’s theme for Māori language week is✊🏽Ake Ake Ake A Forever Language: Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori ✊🏽

In celebration of this theme, we come to you with a unique, ataahua story of a local Māori practitioner whose practice is one cultivated through aroha and support from her whānau, a passion for waiata and a journey that brought her down to Ōtepoti - all the way from Whangārei!

Ngaruaroha Martin (Nga Puhi, Tainui, Hapu-Ngathine, Ngati-Mahuta) attended Waikato University, completing her Bachelor of 🎶Music🎶 and eventually moving with her husband to Ōtepoti in 2017.

Upon arrival, Ngaru worked across industries including hospitality and a stint at the renowned Cadburys factory. Ngaru got in touch with the wonderful folk at the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, who were able to keep her up to date with auditions. In 2022, Ngaru successfully auditioned for principal 2nd violin 👏🏽👏🏽

Meanwhile, Ngaru’s professional career veered towards building 🔨🪛

Ngaru successfully completed her pre-trade qualification and is currently completing her apprenticeship. When asked what she liked most about her mahi, Ngaru highlighted gratification.
“I enjoy the opportunity to create things from start to finish. There is something very satisfying about completing a project and seeing the difference you have made – whether that is improving the safety or accessibility of a space.”

Ngaru’s mahi is about working alongside others cooperatively, no doubt something she had immense practice in, both in being part of a large whānau and in performing with the orchestra. “Its great to be part of the group. We are heavily reliant on holding the beat, and that requires everyone.”

It is with pleasure that we highlight Ngaru’s journey as a multi-talented wahine toa for this year’s Te Wiki o te reo Māori creative profile 🥰🙌🏽🫶🏽

In her ability to occupy space across industry, art form and practice, Ngaru represents the breadth of talent we are fortunate enough to have here in Ōtepoti.

Big thank you to Ngaru for her time and contributions - all the best upcoming performances and completing the apprenticeship 🥽🦺🔧🎶🎼🎻

🎶 A great interview by the Otago Daily Times with our guest conductor, Ingrid Martin, for our 'Other Lands' concerts this weekend! 🌍 If you haven't got your tickets yet, book online or grab them at the door 45 minutes before the concerts. See you there! 🎟️🎵

Ingrid Martin - Guest Conductor 'Other Lands' Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

📢🎶 Kia ora e te whānau! 🎶📢

This week, we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’re excited to honour the beauty of puoro (music) through the power of te reo Māori! 🎵✨

🎻 To mark this special week, we share this photo from our 'Journeys' concert in July performing 'Rerenga' composed by Michael Norris and performed by Alistair Fraser as part of the Puaka Matariki Festival in Ōtepoti Dunedin . 🎶

Kia kaha te reo Māori! (Let the Māori language be strong!)

Join us in saying, “E te iwi, let’s celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!” 🌏💚

'Other Lands' - This Weekend! A concert that takes you on a multi-country music journey.🎶🎶 - https://mailchi.mp/dso.org.nz/other-lands-this-weekend

"🎸 A lovely interview and article in this month's The Listener with the renowned Karin Schaupp, our guitar soloist in our 'Other Lands' concert! 🎶 She will be performing Rodrigo's 'Concierto de Aranjuez' this weekend at the King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre. Don't miss this opportunity to experience musical brilliance! 🎼✨"

Last Saturday we were very happy to collaborate with the School of Performing Arts, University of Otago to present our annual Composers Workshop. Four young composers had their orchestral works played, workshopped, and recorded by the orchestra. Many composition students don't get the chance to have their works performed by a full, live orchestra at this early stage of their career, so we're very pleased to provide this important opportunity to the music-makers of the future. Congratulations to Clara Satherley, Jordan Rogers, Grace Shaw and Cameron Monteath on their fantastic works!

Photo credit: Ashley Hopkins

We are thrilled that the award-winning guitarist Karin Schaupp will be joining us for an unforgettable performance! 🎸✨ Renowned both in Australia and internationally for her innovative style, Karin will be performing Rodrigo’s 'Concierto de Aranjuez', one of the most iconic pieces in classical guitar history.

Get ready to be captivated by the timeless beauty of this work, especially its famous second movement, with its instantly recognizable melody. 🌟🎼

Don't miss this chance to experience the magic live next weekend at the King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre! 🎶

Karin Schaupp, Guitar soloist for 'Other Lands' Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

🎶 'Other Lands' posters are on Ōtepoti Dunedin's streets! 🎶

Don’t miss conductor Ingrid Martin taking the stage for the first time with the DSO. Our guitar soloist is Karin Schaupp an award-winning guitarist whose innovative performances are enjoyed internationally. Karin will be performing Rodrigo’s 'Concierto de Aranjuez' which includes what is arguably one of the most well-known and instantly-recognisable melodies around the world. 🎶\

🗓️ Saturday, 22 September, 5:00 pm
🗓️ Sunday, 23 September, 3:00 pm
📍 King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre

Get your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable weekend of music. Visit www.dso.org.nz to learn more!

We’re thrilled that our upcoming concert, 'Other Lands', will be conducted by the incredible Ingrid Martin, working with the DSO for the very first time! 🎶

Ingrid' was recently awarded the internationally prestigious 2024-2025 Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship and will be mentored by the world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop. 🌟

Check out what Ingrid has to say about the repertoire for 'Other Lands'! 🎻✨

Ingrid Martin - Conductor for 'Other Lands' Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

🎵 Discover What's Coming Up at the DSO! 🎵

Get ready for a thrilling lineup of musical events over the next few months! From captivating concerts featuring world-class soloists and conductors to exciting community workshops, there's something for everyone. 🎶
https://mailchi.mp/dso.org.nz/newsletter-september-november

🎵 SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music proudly presents Anthony Ritchie’s Symphony No. 6! 🎵

Join us for the public première performance by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Simon Over, at the Dunedin Town Hall on September 23, 2023. When Anthony Ritchie - Composer began composing this symphony, he faced both the global pandemic and a personal health crisis. This powerful work, dedicated to his wife Sandy, explores themes of love, death, and our relationship with the environment through four evocative movements: Crisis, Meditation, Spirits, and Grieving.

Audio recorded by RNZ Concert.🎻

ANTHONY RITCHIE: Symphony No.6 ANTHONY RITCHIE: Symphony No.6SOUNZ Films proudly presents the public premiere of Anthony Ritchie’s Symphony No.6, performed by the Simon Over-conducted Dune...

🎶 What a fantastic Play with the Orchestra last Sunday! 🎶

On Sunday, August 25th, we hosted our "Play with the Orchestra" workshop at Hanover Hall, where community members had the opportunity to play alongside our DSO musicians! 🌟 This educational and outreach activity gave both community and student musicians a unique chance to experience what it's like to be part of a professional orchestra rehearsal and gain a hands-on understanding of the life of a professional musician. 🎻🎺

Thank you to maestro Umberto Clerici for leading this year's workshop with such energy and musicality! His passion truly inspired us all, and we had a wonderful time making beautiful music together. 🎼✨

Can't wait for the next one! 💖

Congratulations to Electric Avenue Music Festival! We are proud to have performed as part of Synthony in the 2024 Electric Avenue Music Festival at Hagley Park on Saturday 24 February

Woop 🙌 Super stoked to have won Best Music Event at last nights NZEA Event Awards… Congratulations to all the other winners as well 🏆

You can find the news article below.
https://www.nzea.co/industrynews/nzea-new-zealand-event-awards-2024-celebrating-excellence-in-the-events-industry

Mozart's Requiem performance was phenomenal! Huge congratulations to everyone involved, including maestro Umberto Clerici, our incredible NZ soloists (Emma Pearson, Maaike Christie-Beekman, Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, Wade Kernot), the City Choir Dunedin, and the Choirs Aotearoa Otago-Southland Choir. Your hard work and talent made this performance truly unforgettable!

We appreciate the large audience that turned out on the night to enjoy the concert with us! . Also, thank you to our naming rights sponsor of the concert, PHWealth. We are so proud of this achievement! 🎶👏

The Otago Daily Times review of Mozart's Requiem is in! 🌟

Congratulations to everyone involved, including maestro Umberto Clerici, our incredible NZ soloists, the City Choir Dunedin, and Choirs Aotearoa Otago-Southland Choir. Your hard work made this performance truly unforgettable!

Check out the review :) 🎶👏

ODT Review : Mozart's Requiem Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

🎶 Tickets for Mozart Requiem Are Selling Fast! 🎶

We are thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming audience demand, seats in the Gods (Upper Gallery) of the Dunedin Town Hall are now on sale! This is your chance to experience the powerful and moving Mozart Requiem in all its glory.

Join us this Saturday for a night of unforgettable music. Tickets are selling like hot cakes—don’t miss out!

📅 Date: This Saturday, 7.30pm
📍 Venue: Dunedin Town Hall
Get your tickets before they're gone!