The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is New Zealand’s full-time professional Metropolitan orchestra, serving the country’s largest and most vibrant city with a comprehensive programme of concerts and education and outreach activities. In more than fifty mainstage performances annually, the APO presents a full season of symphonic works showcasing many of the world’s finest classical musicians. The APO also supports both New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet in their Auckland performances, as well as working in partnership with the Auckland Arts Festival and the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Through its numerous APO Connecting (education, outreach and community) initiatives the APO offers opportunities to more than 20,000 young people and adults nationwide to participate in music, ranging from hip-hop and rock to contemporary and classical. 100,000 people hear the orchestra live each year, with many thousands more reached through special events, recordings and other media.

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