Discovery Concert

11.30am - 1pm, Tuesday 28 May
Auckland Town Hall

Our Discovery concert brings your music curriculum to life! In this rare opportunity to have the orchestral experience tailored to them, secondary school students hear legendary works performed live by the full Auckland Philharmonia in the Auckland Town Hall.

Packed full of curriculum-linked demonstrations, historical anecdotes and vibrant music, this 90-minute concert is the perfect accompaniment to a teacher’s NCEA delivery.

Conductor David Kay
Presenter Steven Logan

Gluck Orfeo ed Euridice Overture
Mascagni
 Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo
Williams Star Wars Imperial March
Badelt 
Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl Suite, arr. Ricketts
Holst Jupiter
Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Wagner Tannhauser - Arrival of the Guests at Warburg
Toan Witch Scarers
Yuan 2024 Young Composer-in-Residence Commission
Hoeneger Pacific 231

Student Tickets: $12
Accompanying Adults: Free*

*Accompanying adults are free at a ratio of 1:10. Additional adults are $12. If your school requires a different ratio, please contact us at

Concert programme is subject to change.

Supported by Potter Masonic Trust

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