This May, the Auckland Youth Choir (AYC) is thrilled to host the Missouri State University Chorale for a landmark series of collaborative concerts. Bringing together two premier ensembles from opposite sides of the globe, Pacific Meets the Midwest celebrates the universal language of choral music through a dynamic exchange of culture and sound.

The Missouri State University Chorale is one of the United States’ most distinguished collegiate ensembles, and the Auckland Youth Choir is delighted to be hosting them for a special weekend of collaboration. In this special concert series, both choirs will be performing their own selected repertoire before joining forces in presenting a handful of joint pieces.

Experience the soaring energy of youth choral music at its finest. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bridge the distance between the Great Plains and the shores of Aotearoa!

St Cuthbert’s College choirs

Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure – GALS is taking you on A Great Gay Getaway! A queer choral journey of travel & exploration!

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Join us for a one-night-only musical escape – a queer choral journey of travel and exploration! From feel-good favourites to powerful anthems, we’ll take you across borders and through stories that celebrate adventure, identity, and connection.

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Expect soaring harmonies, high-energy numbers, and a few fabulous surprises along the way. We’ll whisk you across land, sea, and sky — from landscape adventures, to ocean voyages, and jet-setting getaways — bringing each journey to life through vibrant choral performance.

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This concert is more than just a night out — it’s helping GALS get to Perth to perform at the international LGBTQ+ choral festival Out & Loud. Every ticket directly supports that journey.

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Looking to travel in style? Upgrade to premium seating for a Front-Row, first-class experience, or you can support our journey through our GALS Supporter Ticket and Donation options, helping us take GALS all the way to Perth.

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Bring your friends, your whānau, and your sense of adventure – all are welcome on this ride.

This is a strictly one-night-only departure, and seats are limited. Book now and don’t miss your chance to escape with GALS!

Conductor - Michael Joel
Soloist - Lara Hall

Sibelius - Finlandia Op 26
Saint-Saëns - Violin Concerto No 3 Op 61 in B minor
Sibelius - Symphony No 1 Op 39 in E minor

“Hall played with immense ease and grace - her notes always honeyed and floating in the air, ghost-
like in the auditorium of Holy Trinity”.  – C Poppy, BOP News

This concert is part of the St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra (SMCO) 2026 Concert Series.

Luminata Voices proudly presents: Songs of Pasifika - Voices of Sāmoa, Tonga, Fiji & Aotearoa

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Special guests: Westlake Boys High School Fijian Group

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Experience the vibrant pulse of the Pacific as Luminata Voices presents a dedicated celebration of Pasifika choral music. From the storied shores of Sāmoa and Fiji to the contemporary sounds of Aotearoa, this performance explores the rich tapestry of harmony, storytelling and identity that defines our region.

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More than a traditional recital, this project sees Luminata Voices step off the risers and into the rhythm. Featuring dynamic movement and evocative arrangements by renowned composers like Steven Rapana and Poulima Salima, the programme traverses the emotional spectrum from the playful energy of Minoi Minoi to the soul-stirring farewell of Tofa Mai Feleni.

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Join us for an afternoon that honours the enduring spirit of Pasifika music through the power and precision of the female voice.

Flavio Villani, piano 

Dilworth School choirs

Conductor - David Kay
Soloist - Jonah Levy

Haydn - Symphony No 70 in D
Hummel - Trumpet Concerto in E
Mozart - Die Zauberflöte Overture K 620
Beethoven - Symphony No 5 Op 67 in C minor

This concert is part of the St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra (SMCO) 2026 Concert Series.

Passione Clarinet Quintet

Conductor - Adam Maha
Soloist - Tony Chen Lin

Mozart - Symphony No 31 K297 in D ‘Paris’
Mozart - Piano Concerto No 20 K466 in D minor
Arnsten, Bjorn - Commissioned Work
Stravinsky - Pulcinella Suite

"TONY CHEN LIN is a true artist. Rarely have I encountered a finer musician who has
something truly exceptional to say in music. He has a strong musical personality that speaks
to audiences and possesses the technique, which is expected today, but also artistry which is
not always expected.” Tamás Vásárich

This concert is part of the St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra (SMCO) 2026 Concert Series.

Ben Hoadley, bassoon 

Conductor - Michael Joel
Soloists –
Monique Lapins – Violin
Matthias Balzat – Cello

Mozart - Symphony No 35 K385 in D ‘Haffner’
Gounod - Symphony No 1 in D
Brahms - Double Concerto Op 102 in A minor

St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra’s final concert for the year brings along not one but two of New
Zealand’s most acclaimed soloists for your enjoyment. The highlight of the programme will surely be
Monique Lapins (Violin) and Matthias Balzat (Cello) performing the great Brahms Double Concerto,
his final work for orchestra and a sublime masterpiece that requires two brilliant and equally
matched soloists.

This concert is part of the St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra (SMCO) 2026 Concert Series.

Alison Dunlop, oboe