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Harmonies and Heritage: NZSO's 2025 Concert Series Unveiled

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) invites you to an extraordinary lineup of concerts in 2025, featuring acclaimed conductors, virtuoso performers, and timeless compositions. From the Baroque brilliance of Masaaki Suzuki in 'Legends', to the folk-infused melodies of 'Echoes of Home' with Gábor Káli and Amalia Hall, and the sensory-friendly 'Masterworks' series, this season promises something for everyone. Discover the adventurous youth of 'NYO Adventure', the piano magic in 'Firebird', and the thematic celebrations of nature and life in 'Ascension' and 'Creepy-Crawly Carnival'.

Apr 29, 2025
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1. Legends
Masaaki Suzuki: conductor; harpsichordist; organist; justly acclaimed interpreter of Baroque music; legend. We are honoured and thrilled to welcome Maestro Suzuki to deliver what Gramophone describes as “interpretations at once so thoughtful and thought-provoking, all within an aura of spontaneous delight.”
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9 - 11 May, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Auckland · Auckland Town Hall + 2 other locations

2. Echoes of Home
We welcome Hungarian conductor Gábor Káli and NZ violinist Amalia Hall to bring to life Bartók’s unique, folk-inspired soundworld.
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23 - 25 May, 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Christchurch · Christchurch Town Hall + 1 other locations

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

Conclusion
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 2025 lineup is more than a series of concerts—it's a cultural odyssey that invites audiences to explore the intersections of tradition, innovation, and identity through music. With performances that cater to varied tastes and an inclusive approach to audience engagement, this season promises profound experiences and memorable moments. Whether you're a seasoned concertgoer or a curious newcomer, the NZSO offers a symphonic journey that enriches the soul and celebrates the universal language of music.
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