Due to the recent Covid-19 lockdown, we have had to reschedule this event to Tuesday October 12th at 7pm.

All ticket-holders will automatically be transferred over to the new date. If you can no longer attend and would like a refund, please follow these steps or send your request via this online form.

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Dramatic Skies: Cumulus – TUESDAY, 12TH OCTOBER, 7PM

Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber

Tickets $50 Adult / $25 Student

10% discount for SOUNZ members

Grieg: Andante Con Moto in C minor

Schifrin: Hommage a Ravel

McLeod: Clouds (new commission)

Taylor: burlesques mécaniques – ten miniatures for piano trio

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view, and deep into Smetana’s mournful response to the death of his daughter.

These billowing global masterpieces come to surround and embrace the eminent locals at the heart of the programme – two edgy works by Kiwi composers at the peak of creativity: a rediscovery of Alex Taylor’s remarkable set of rugged miniatures burlesques mécaniques, and the premiere of a mist-covered new work from Jenny McLeod.

Duration 1.5 hours, plus interval followed by complimentary refreshments in the lounge (if lockdown levels permit).

Please bring a mask and observe hand-washing and healthy distancing recommendations at all times.

Download full Cumulus programme notes

Wheelchair accessible

We’re thrilled to present this year’s Auckland subscription series Dramatic Skies:

As the name suggests, the series leads us through intense emotional contrasts, from sweetness and light to drama and darkness. The bookends – two Rachmaninoff piano trios, both named élégiaque – indicate the powerful emotional journey within the series.

Each concert presents works from overseas and, like the clouds in the title, some are bright and billowy like familiar shapes passing by while others are dark, brooding and portentous. These globe-drifters gather around the lofty peaks of Aotearoa’s musical landscape. There are two Kiwi works at the heart of each concert, a brand new commission and an older favourite.

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Dramatic Skies 3: Cirrus – Sunday, December 12th, 5pm

Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber

Tickets $50 Adult / $25 Student

10% discount for SOUNZ members

Schubert: Sonatensatz, D. 28

Clement: shifting states

Panufnik: Piano Trio Op. 1

Whitehead: tba (new commission)

Rachmaninoff: Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D minor, Op. 9

Cirrus sweeps us into the heights of Schubert’s musical charm, shifting us into Rachel Clement’s glassmaking inspired sound world. Through passionate mood changes and luscious melodies reminiscent of the late French Romantics, Panufnik’s piano trio takes us into the depths of the nebulous glow of the clouds of Aotearoa in our new commission by Gillian Whitehead. Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece reflects on the huge journey of the whole series and brings the year to a dramatic close with a sense of pathos and heightened emotion.

Duration 1.5 hours, plus interval followed by complimentary refreshments in the lounge.

Wheelchair accessible