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Bach Musica NZ presents Bach B Minor Mass & Brandenburg Concerto No 3

Bach Musica NZ, the country's leading combined vocal and instrumental ensemble, performs Bach's famous B Minor Mass (Kyrie & Gloria) and his much-loved Brandenburg Concerto No 3 under conductor Rita Paczian with vocal soloists Elizabeth Mandeno (soprano), Christie Cook (alto), Iain Tetley (tenor) & James Harrison (bass).

W. Dart, NZ Herald, 2023: "Bach Muisca NZ's performance would have given joy to its composer, as it did to the audience."

"Bach Musica NZ once again delivered a concert which was a triumph, a demonstration of unparalled performing strength by its orchestra and chorus - underpinned by the uncompromised tenacity and commitment of its gifted Musical Director."

Bach Musica NZ presents The Lark Ascending & Best of Dvorak

Bach Musica NZ, the country's leading combined vocal and instrumental ensemble, presents the all-time crowd-favourite The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams. Dvorak's melodic Romance in F Minor, op.11, also for solo violin and orchestra, and his most famous Slavonic Dance No 2, op 72 will also be featured in the first half of the concert.

Dvorak's beautiful Mass in D Major in its version for 4 vocal soloists, chorus and full symphony orchestra, will be performed in the second half under conductor Rita Paczian with violin soloist Yanghe Yu and vocal soloists Emma McClean (soprano), Kate Spence (alto), Taylor Wallbank (tenor) & Joel Amosa (bass).

"Bach Musica NZ once again delivered a concert which was a triumph, a demonstration of unparalleled performing strength by its orchestra and chorus - underpinned by the uncompromised tenacity and commitment of its gifted Musical Director." (R. Buhmann, NZ Opera News)

Bach Musica NZ, Mendelssohn Symphony No 2 Hymn of Praise, op 52

Bach Musica NZ chorus and symphony orchestra, NZ's leading combined vocal and orchestral ensemble, performs Mendelssohn's Symphony No 2 Hymn of Praise, op. 52. The romantic Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang) derives from the famous Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in that it consists of three orchestral movements followed by a long vocal Finale. The composition is very popular throughout the UK and also here in NZ. 'It lies very near to my heart' wrote the composer himself.

Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Muisc Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists Gina Sanders (soprano I), Libby Montgomery (soprano II) and Ridge Ponini (tenor).

W. Dart, NZ Herald, 2023: "Bach Musica NZ's performance would have given joy to its composer, as it did to the audience."

Bach Musica NZ presents Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)

Celebrate the festive season with Bach Musica NZ's performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio (parts 4 - 6)! NZ's leading combined choral and orchestral ensemble received ecstatic praise and reviews for their 2023 performance of parts 1-3 of this famous Christmas piece, which has been performed all over the world for centuries.

Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists Joanna Foote (soprano), Stephen Diaz (counter-tenor), Andrew Grenon (tenor), Jonathan Eyers (bass) and Jessica Wells (Alto).