### Event Description: Community Classics North: Shakespeare in Music - Auckland Philharmonia

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, 19th October 2024, 3:00 PM  
Additional dates available: 21st July 2024, 3:00 PM

**Location:**  
Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna

**Event Details:**  
Join the Auckland Philharmonia for a special edition of their popular Community Classics concerts, celebrating music inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. This free concert offers a unique opportunity to experience the orchestra's performance without any cost. The event will feature musical pieces connected to Shakespeare's timeless plays, including extracts from "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," "Romeo & Juliet," "West Side Story," and other compositions influenced by the Bard.

**Performers:**  
- **Conductor:** Ingrid Martin  
- **Presenter:** Kevin Keys  
- **Oboe:** Millie Manins  
- **Soprano:** Holly Evans  
- **Soprano:** Olivia Forbes  

**Additional Information:**  
- **Admission:** Free (Tickets cannot be booked in advance)  
- **Family-Friendly:** Gather the whānau for an uplifting afternoon of music suitable for all ages.  
- **Accessibility:** The venue is accessible, and directions and parking information are available.  

**Note:**  
This is a free concert, and tickets are not available for advance booking. Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot.

**Contact and Further Information:**  
For more details, visit the Auckland Philharmonia's website or subscribe to their newsletter to stay updated on the latest news, events, and offers.

Community Classics North: Shakespeare in Music

Bruce Mason Centre

### Event Description: Community Classics South: Shakespeare in Music - Auckland Philharmonia

**Event Name:** Community Classics South: Shakespeare in Music

**Date and Time:** 
- Sunday, 21 July 2024, 3:00 PM
- Additional Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024, 3:00 PM

**Location:** Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau

**Admission:** Free (Tickets cannot be booked in advance)

**Event Overview:**
Join the Auckland Philharmonia for a captivating musical journey inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. This free concert series, part of the popular Community Classics, offers a unique opportunity to experience the orchestra's performance without any cost. 

**Program Highlights:**
The concert will feature musical pieces inspired by Shakespeare's timeless works, including:
- Extracts from "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
- Selections from "Romeo & Juliet"
- Music from "West Side Story"
- Various other compositions with Shakespearean connections

**Special Guests:**
- **Conductor:** Ingrid Martin
- **Presenter:** Kevin Keys
- **Sopranos:** Olivia Forbes, Holly Evans, Libby Montgomery

**Pre-Show Performance:**
Arrive early to enjoy a pre-show performance by the Papakura Music School in the foyer, starting at 2:15 PM.

**Additional Information:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Available on the event website
- **Accessibility:** Information available for first-time visitors

**Note:** This is a free concert, and tickets are not available for advance booking. 

**Contact and Further Information:**
For more details, visit the Auckland Philharmonia's official website or subscribe to their newsletter for the latest news, events, and offers.

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Community Classics North: Shakespeare in Music · Auckland Philharmonia

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