29 Aug

2:00 pm

-

4:00 pm

Church

Renaissance Polyphony, Meets Baroque Splendour

Concert Details:
Saturday 29th August, 2.00pm and 7.30pm
Venue: St. Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland

Ticket Information:
Tickets can be bought through iTICKET


Programme:
Georg Friedrich Händel Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6 No. 10

Orlande de Lassus Carmina Chromatico, from Prophetiae Sibyllarum

Ross Harris Vobiscum in aeternum (2011)

William Byrd Sing Joyfully Thomas Tallis O nata lux

Giovanni Gabrieli Jubilate Deo à 8

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in C Major, RV 109

Antonio Lotti Credo in F, from Missa Sancti Christophori

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in G Major “Alla Rustica”, RV 151

Georg Friedrich Händel Coronation Anthem: Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, HWV 259


About NZ Barok:
Having celebrated 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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NZBarok
Instagram: @nzbarok
YouTube: @nzbarok415

Media Contact:
For media inquiries, interviews, or high-resolution images, please contact:
Helen Brinkman
Operations Manager
NZ Barok Orchestra
Email: contact@nzbarok.org.nz
Mbl:+64 9 022 4166465

Renaissance Polyphony, Meets Baroque Splendour