2 May
7:30 pm
9:30 pm
Church
Italian Extravaganza
Concert Details:
Saturday 2 May 2026, 2.00pm and 7.30pm
Venue: St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Ticket Information:
Tickets can be bought through iTICKET
PROGRAMME:
- Antonio Vivaldi Sinfonia Al Santo Sepolcro in B Minor, RV 169
- Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for two violins in A minor, RV522
- Girolamo Frescobaldi Partite sopra l’aria della Romanesca for harpsichord
- Georg Philipp Telemann Concerto for viola in G, mvt 1 and 2
- Giovanni Bassano Divisions on Anchor che col partire by Cipriano da Rore
- Pietro Locatelli Concerto for violin in D Major No.1 Op.3, mvt 1
- Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for strings in D Major, RV 121
- Antonio Vivaldi concerto for recorder in G minor La Notte RV 439
- Giovanni Paolo Cima Sonata à 2 from Concerti Ecclesiastici No.48 for violin and violone
- Marco Uccellini Aria sopra la Bergamasca Op. 3 Aria 5
- Domenico Gabrielli Canon for Cello and Bass
- Antonio Vivaldi Concerto Grosso La Follia
About NZ Barok:
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024 NZ Barok stands out as an innovative ensemble, infusing vitality into both beloved classics and hidden gems of the Baroque and Classical epochs. Embodying a strong affiliation with the Dutch-Belgian school of historical performance, it proudly holds the distinction of being New Zealand’s premier and longest-standing original instrument orchestra. Founded in 2004 by Helen Brinkman and Graham McPhail, with the later addition of artistic-co-director Miranda Hutton in 2010, NZ Barok has been at the forefront of defining the baroque performance landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand.
At its core, NZ Barok assembles the finest baroque string specialists in New Zealand, offering audiences a distinctive encounter with 18th-century string music. Through the utilisation of period-appropriate instruments and expressive techniques of that era, the orchestra breathes new life into early music, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the authentic essence of the music's original sounds.
NZ Barok has forged collaborative bonds with leading figures in New Zealand and the international early music scene. Noteworthy partnerships include luminaries such as Sigiswald Kuijken, Ryo Terakado, Andreas Scholl, Erin Helyard, Rachael Beesley, Anneke Scott, Daniel Yeadon, and Lucinda Moon. Through these collaborations, NZ Barok has not only enriched its own artistic tapestry but has also contributed significantly to the global landscape of early music interpretation and performance.
Quotes:
A committed, passionate and cohesive sound of great quality, vitality and sensibility – a sound-fest ‘par excellence’!” Rainer Buhmann New Zealand Opera News, August 2023
“… authentic, classy and spirited performances… I certainly look forward to any future opportunities to hear NZ Barok.” - Tony Ryan, RNZ Concert
“NZ Barok are a revelation… the distinctive sound of their authentic instruments in perfect balance.” - Theatre Review
Website: www.nzbarok.org.nz
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Media Contact:
For media inquiries, interviews, or high-resolution images, please contact:
Helen Brinkman
Operations Manager
NZ Barok Orchestra
Email: contact@nzbarok.org.nz
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