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The Manukau City Symphony Orchestra is in celebration mode for its Festive Finale concert this Saturday. Michael Houstoun has star billing, taking us to the Land of the Pyramids in Saint-Saens' Egyptian Piano Concerto while Sibelius' Finlandia features the young singers of Valley Voices with the orchestra.
Also showcased is the talented young composer Robin Toan whose Fanfare for Manukau promises thrills aplenty as Toan, in her own words, "pushes it out", having players shout, clap and stomp to catch the vibrancy that is South Auckland. Manukau City Symphony Orchestra: Genesis Energy Theatre (TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre), Saturday 7.30pm.
