Auckland Choral

Auckland Choral
Choir
Auckland Choral performing with Auckland Philharmonia, 2015
Performing with Auckland Philharmonia at the Auckland Town Hall, 2015
Former name
  • Auckland Choral Society
OriginFounded 1855; incorporated society established 1914
Founded1855; 169 years ago (1855)
Music directorUwe Grodd
HeadquartersAuckland, New Zealand
AffiliationNew Zealand Choral Federation
Associated groups
Websitewww.aucklandchoral.com
Logo of Auckland Choral

Auckland Choral (formally the Auckland Choral Society Incorporated) is a symphonic choir based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is New Zealand's oldest surviving arts organisation, and Auckland's only symphonic-scale choir, founded in 1855 and established as an incorporated society in 1914.[1][2] Auckland Choral celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2005 with a choral piece written especially for the choir by New Zealand composer David Hamilton.[3][4] In 2015, Auckland Choral celebrated its 160th anniversary. The choir's current music director is Professor Uwe Grodd.

  1. ^ Simpson, Adrienne (2005). Hallelujahs & History: Auckland Choral 1855-2005. Auckland Choral.
  2. ^ "Auckland Choral Society Incorporated". NZBN Register. New Zealand: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  3. ^ Dart, William (2 November 2005). "Auckland Choral at Missa Pacifica". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
  4. ^ "Missa Pacifica". Sounz. 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2009.