Two Manawatū orchestras are inviting audiences of all ages to embark on a musical exploration of the cosmos.
Out of this World will showcase the combined talents of the Manawatū Sinfonia and the Manawatū Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductors Isaac Henderson and Tim Jones.
From the ethereal melodies of Holst’s The Planets to the thrilling Star Wars themes by John Williams, the October 28 concert promises to transport listeners to distant galaxies and faraway worlds.
The evening begins with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, known as the New World. This masterpiece, inspired by the composer’s time in the United States, captures the spirit of exploration and new horizons, making it a fitting beginning to this musical journey through space and time.
The Planets is composed of a suite of character pieces for each planet in our solar system. Audiences will be taken on a sonic journey through the martial rhythms of Mars to the jollity of Jupiter.