Bach Musica NZ - 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.

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  • Words by Auckland Live
  • Last updated 21 Feb 2025

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

W. Dart, NZ Herald, December 2023: "A spirit of celebration filled the hall, a fitting tribute to the dynamic Rita Paczian who, for decades, with her loyal and well-disciplined musicians, has provided the city with an astonishing range of choral music, featuring some of the very best local singers as soloists. Inevitably it was her 45 choristers who first caught the ear on this occasion, returning after interval to thrill us again, replacing uninhibited shouts of joy with scurrying contrapuntal pleas..."

Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaura
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Auckland Town Hall is opposite Aotea Square on Queen Street. This is along a main bus route and takes about 17-20 minutes to walk from Britomart Station and the ferry terminal. For parking options visit Auckland Transport’s website.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Learn about the colourful history of this iconic venue on an Auckland Town Hall Tour. Visit aucklandlive.com for tour dates and details.

dates and times
  • Sun 01 Dec 5pm