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A Symphony of Events: The NZSO's 2025 Concert Season

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) is set to deliver a breathtaking array of concerts throughout 2025. With events ranging from the enchanting 'Masterworks' to the adventurous 'NYO Adventure', the NZSO promises to captivate audiences across New Zealand. Highlights include performances by renowned conductors such as James Judd and André de Ridder, as well as the mesmerizing talents of soloists like Javier Perianes. With a blend of classical masterpieces and innovative new works, this season is set to be a musical journey like no other.

May 30, 2025
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1. Masterworks
In addition to the evening concerts, Setting Up Camp also presents an exciting selection of free daytime performances and events for schools and communities: Schools Concerts, education workshops, Side-by Side sessions and Relaxed Concerts for neurodivergent children and adults to enjoy the NZSO in a sensory-friendly environment.
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May 31 - Jun 13, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Due Drop Events Centre + 4 other locations

2. NYO Adventure
The NZSO National Youth Orchestra presents an adventurous programme of works by pillars of the Romantic era alongside a new work by this year's NYO Composer-in-Residence.
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5 - 6 Jul, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 1 other locations

3. Firebird
Spanish pianist Javier Perianes, able to “make the piano sing and glitter with alert, polished brilliance” (Sydney Morning Herald), joins us for two virtuoso masterworks.
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17 - 19 Jul, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Christchurch · Christchurch Town Hall + 1 other locations

4. Enchanted
The first night of the 2025 Rumakina Immerse Festival is an evening of enchantment, with three of the best-loved pieces in the repertoire.
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8 - 15 Aug, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 1 other locations

5. Ascension
According to Māori tradition, Papatūānuku is the Earth Mother, from which all living things are created. In this concert we celebrate nature with Papatūānuku, a work co-created by Kiwi composer Salina Fisher and Grammy Award-winning taonga puoro artist Jerome Kavanagh.
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9 - 16 Aug, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 1 other locations

6. Creepy-Crawly Carnival
It’s a bug’s life in Roussel’s The Spider’s Feast, a suite depicting the insects found in a garden. This special performance moves from the garden to the Aotearoa New Zealand native bush with Giant Wetas, Huhu Grubs and all the fluttering life found in the forest. One thing is always clear, the spider is always looking for lunch. This work is guaranteed to make the kids laugh, smile, and squirm!
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10 - 17 Aug, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 1 other locations

7. Mahler 6
Maestra New continues NZSO’s cycle of Mahler symphonies with his Sixth Symphony, nicknamed 'Tragic'.
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5 - 6 Sep, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 1 other locations

8. Emerging Artists
Aotearoa New Zealand’s brightest young musicians perform as soloists and side-by-side with the NZSO in a concert celebrating the next generation of performers.
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Sep 17, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Wellington · Michael Fowler Centre

9. Stabat Mater
The NZSO, Choirs Aotearoa and four extraordinary singers present Rossini’s Stabat Mater and Kiwi composer Victoria Kelly’s response to that work.
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2 - 3 Oct, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 1 other locations

10. Four Seasons
A one-of-a-kind musician delivers his take on an old classic and a new favourite.
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9 - 11 Oct, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Christchurch · Christchurch Town Hall + 1 other locations

Conclusion
The 2025 season of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra promises to be a remarkable journey through the classical repertoire and beyond. With a stellar lineup of conductors, soloists, and innovative programs, the NZSO once again highlights its dedication to both preserving and expanding the musical landscape. Whether you're a lifelong classical aficionado or a newcomer to orchestral music, the NZSO's offerings this season ensure an unforgettable experience filled with musical discovery and delight.
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