Artiste: Auckland Chamber Orchestra

An evening of Adagio cello concertante works in Auckland was enlivened by a stirring Beethoven Fifth. 

As usual, the performances here were thoroughly committed, but repeated cases of uncertain intonation and rhythmic imprecision prevented them from reaching the heights the audience have experienced in earlier programmes.

The audience for Lucia di Lammermoor was treated to a young, very believable cast showcasing a star in the making in the form of New Zealand-born Samoan soprano Marlena Devoe.