Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO)

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) is Auckland’s own professional symphony orchestra, performing more than 100 performances annually to well over 400,000 New Zealanders.

APO's concert calendar includes over 40 different classical concert programmes featuring the full range of classical symphonic repertoire, international soloists, pops, family and outdoor concerts.

Additionally, the Orchestra regularly accompanies the national and international ballet and opera companies, celebrities, and plays a major part in special events such as the Auckland Harbour Festival and Starlight Symphony.

The APO has commissioned and performed numerous New Zealand compositions and for nearly two decades has had a Composer-in-Residence programme. Diversification and younger audience development are seen in our presentation of ‘popular’ artists and stadium events, in the past featuring well known names such as Diana Krall, Manhattan Transfer, Meatloaf, Dave Dobbyn, Goldenhorse, Shapeshifter, Russell Watson and Pavarotti.

An extensive Education programme caters to all age groups through schools concerts and partnership programmes, community outreach concerts, and association with other community organisations. Over 20,000 Auckland students participate annually in these programmes.

PO Box 56024, Dominion Rd
Auckland

Region: Auckland