Auckland Philharmonia

Auckland Philharmonia
Symphony orchestra
performing with Auckland Choral, 2015
Performing with Auckland Choral at the Auckland Town Hall, 2015
Short nameAPO
Founded1980; 44 years ago (1980)
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Concert hallAuckland Town Hall
Music directorGiordano Bellincampi
Websiteaucklandphil.nz
Logo of Auckland Philharmonia

The Auckland Philharmonia (formerly Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, APO) is a symphony orchestra based in Auckland, New Zealand. Its principal concert venue is the Auckland Town Hall, and it is also the accompanying ensemble for Auckland stage performances by New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The Auckland Philharmonia's patrons are Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Rosanne Meo, Dame Jenny Gibbs and Barbara Glaser[citation needed].