Auckland Choral, Auckland’s only symphonic choir, is as vibrant and dynamic as ever! Founded in 1855, Auckland Choral stands as a testament to New Zealand’s rich musical tradition, having played an integral role in the nation’s cultural landscape for over 150 years. The choir is well known for its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah, a tradition dating back to 1857 when they gave what is believed to have been the first performance of the oratorio in Australasia. Over the years the society has evolved, adapting to changing tastes and societal shifts. Today, it continues to enchant audiences with its renditions of traditional and contemporary works, giving particular attention to those by New Zealand composers, demonstrating the enduring power of choral music to unite, inspire, and enrich the lives of countless New Zealanders.
Under their Music Director, Professor Uwe Grodd, Auckland Choral is going from strength to strength. Its members, wide-ranging in age, work intensely at rehearsals and are passionately committed to the music they sing. Bringing a unique blend of artistic excellence, professional polish and community spirit to their performances, they are proud to be part of a choir that continues to play such a significant role in Auckland’s arts scene.
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Trailer to the documentary ‘100 Hallelujahs’, 2019
100 Hallelujahs – Auckland Choral Documentary
Click below to watch the full documentary about Auckland Choral’s 100th consecutive performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Patron Rt Hon Helen Clark
President David Hamilton
Life Members Mr I Boswell, Mr D Hamilton, Mr P Hyde, Mrs J Jamieson, Mrs A Kofoed, Ms T Leibbrand, Mr J McKinnon, Mr B Millar, Mrs J Opperman, Mr C Roderick, Mr J Stevenson, Mr W Mitchell, Mr P Watts, Mr J Piper
Auckland Choral Foundation Mr R Blair, Ms M Hammond, Mr R Sorrenson, Mr W Mitchell, Ms M Millar
Management Committee Andrew Bolton, Rosemarie Brown, Olive Leddy (Deputy Chair), Sharron Meadows, Carolyn Middleton, Sylvia Rosevear, Richard Sorrenson (Chair), Jocelyn Rennie-Trezise, Jenny Walker
Music Director Uwe Grodd
Accompanist Edmond Wong
Secretary Anna Kofoed
Production & Marketing Manager Sam Girling
Treasurer Albert Wilson
Choir Manager Morag White
Correspondence Coordinator Angela Dorrington
Ticketing Sarah Cox
Librarian Ann Whitehouse
Almoner Jane Gee
Membership Secretary Colleen Elliot
Designer Sarah Healey
Marketing Intern Mikayla Morris
Production and Marketing Manager | Auckland Choral
PO Box 7228, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142
Phone: +64 9 358 2892 | M: +64 27 403 1222
Email: admin@aucklandchoral.com