Event listing: Pushing Boundaries | Auckland Town Hall: Great Hall | Thu 11 May 2017 at 20:00

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Auckland Town Hall: Great Hall301/317 Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

Dates/times in Auckland time zone

Programme

Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911)	Symphony no. 10 in F sharp major: Adagio
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809)	Cello Concerto no. 2 in D major, Hob VIIb:2
Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)	Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)

Performers

Torleif Thedéen	Cello
Auckland Philharmonia
Rumon Gamba	Conductor

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This was a most impressive showing from the orchestra and conductor in which the works of three influential composers given emotionally engrossing treatment.

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