The New Zealand Herald Premier Series Symphonic Dances by Prokofiev, Mendelssohn, Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Frá (2023/2023), Hljómsveitarstjóri Chloé van Soeterstède, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series Symphonic Dances Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra The Symphonic Dances was the last music Rachmaninov wrote, and in many ways, it is a summation of his life’s work. We hear his darkly brilliant orchestration, his heritage, and possibly for the first time in his music – an affirmation of life over death. Mendelssohn’s immortal Violin Concerto is one of those pieces which is always fresh and vital, especially in the hands of the superb violinist Sergey Khachatryan. So too is Prokofiev’s tribute to Haydn, a gleeful appropriation of 18th century music with his trademark quicksilver wit. This performance is not recommended for children under six years old. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all APO events. Accessible seating available Hearing aid loop performances Conductor Chloé van Soeterstède Violin Sergey Khachatryan Prokofiev Classical Symphony Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances For information about APO family-friendly concerts visit apo.co.nz