7J. S. Bach B Minor Mass Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus & Agnus Dei

26Beethoven Piano Concerto No 2

Andrew Perkins (NZ) The Birds (World premiere)

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SAINT-SAËNS REQUIEM & CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTO NO 2Stunning concert last night! I loved the Chopin and therewas a lovely balance between orchestra, choir, soloists and organ in the Saint-Saëns.

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DVOŘÁK STABAT MATERBach Musica NZ’s performance of Dvořák's Stabat Mater was a unique experience! From the beginning to the final chord I was totally fascinated. The musicality and intensity of this performance were exemplary. The soloists - in particular Ben Kubiak - as well as the outstanding choir and the professional orchestra were masterful. Their comprehensive, understanding interpretation and precise response to the demanding musical direction from the podium were just outstanding! We have lived in Auckland for four years now and this was the best concert we have experienced here during this time.

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CONCERT REVIEW: RITA PACZIAN TAKES ON DVOŘÁK WITH BACH MUSICA NZFrom the outset, conductor Rita Paczian commanded the orchestra and choir with physical precision and tender expressiveness. She led the performers through the full range of expression from intimate quiet piano to the full slew of forte sound. With so few bodies in the choir, I wondered how they would create a full Romantic choral sound, but with the first swell into forte I was convinced, here was a choir that could deliver.

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Our ensemble consists of a 40-voice choir and a professional orchestra dedicated to performing a wide range of music from Baroque to 21st Century. We are well-known for NZ premieres of beautiful music from all over the world.

Last year’s performances included Bach’s Cantata No 3, Brandenburg Concerto No 3, Violin Concerto in A minor and Orchestral Suite No 3, Dvořák's Stabat Mater, Saint-Saëns' Requiem, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 2 and Gounod’s Messe Solennelle. Besides showcasing rising young NZ star soloists we also featured international stars including Simon O’Neill, Martin Snell and Patrick Power.

In addition to our Concert Series, Bach Musica NZ offers an Education Programme with highly popular Singing, Sight Reading and Conducting Workshops open to all ages and levels.

Music and Artistic Director Rita Paczian is a freelance conductor performing in New Zealand and abroad. Her career has taken her to most European countries, Australia, South Africa, the United States and New Zealand, where she has made her home. She is assisted by Deputy Music Directors Dmitry Rusakov and Michelle Wong. Rita is also the Music

Director of Hausmusik NZ ( www.hausmusiknz.com ) and in her spare time works as a professional tennis coach. Our concertmaster is Yanghe Yu, who also plays first violin in the APO.