Beethoven’s intensely emotional expression of hope for mankind is the apotheosis of Romantic optimism — a work which will replenish and exhilarate your soul. It is paired with a specially- commissioned new work, Kaitiaki, by New Zealand’s Gareth Farr, revered among today’s young composers for his ability to conjure spectacular and magical sound-worlds.

Under the baton of NZSO Music Director Pietari Inkinen, this is an evening of uplifting music.