Orpheus Choir Wellington & Auckland Choral: O Fortuna!
- Date: 27/09/2025 19:30 - 21:45
- Location: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
- Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Prepare for a night of musical grandeur as Orpheus Choir Wellington and Auckland Choral, New Zealand’s largest city choirs, unite to present Orff’s monumental Carmina Burana! From its apocalyptic opening, O Fortuna, this masterpiece explores the capricious nature of fate, the joys and sorrows of life, and the boundless energy of human passion. From the revelry of In Taberna to the tender beauty of Dulcissime, Carmina Burana is a visceral and unforgettable experience.
The concert opens with Bernstein’s radiant Chichester Psalms, a joyous blend of rhythmic vitality and heartfelt spirituality, providing the perfect prelude to the drama and intensity of Orff’s masterpiece. Both works will feature acclaimed pianists Jian Liu and Diedre Irons in little known arrangements
This performance will be mighty in sheer scale, with nearly 300 performers on stage, including a children’s chorus, the combined power of two elite choirs, and the dynamic sound of the Wellington Brass Band. Add to this the extraordinary talents of soloists Emma Pearson (soprano), Stephen ("Coco") Diaz (tenor), and James Harrison (baritone), and you have a musical event of epic proportions.
