APO Phil News Winter 2023

APO NEWS
Winter gala to raise funds
for APO education work
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Dust down your dickie bows and
fluff your faux fur, it’s APO Winter
Fundraising Gala time! The gala
is an important fixture in the
orchestra’s calendar, with the
funds raised going to the APO’s
award-winning education and
community outreach programme,
APO Connecting.
This year’s theme is Silver Screen
Symphony, so think red carpet, fine
frocks, top hats and tails – or, y’know,
just wear what you feel comfortable in.
The gala’s centrepiece is, of
course, the silent auction. We have
accrued 80-ish amazing items donated
by businesses and friends of the APO,
featuring everything from wine to art to
money-can’t-buy experiences.
As ever, members of the APO will
perform. Joining them are the superb
baritone Edward Laurenson and starin-the-making
Jemima Park. Jemima
was the APO’s 2022 Little Singer, an
APO Connecting initiative that saw
her performing with the orchestra
and taking part in a workshop with
NZ Opera. Edward has also been
a member of the APO family, as a
recipient of the orchestra’s Inspiring
Artist programme.
As well as first-class entertainment,
there is first-class refreshment, with
a three-course dinner by Little Wolf
Catering, paired with liquid conviviality
from Church Road, and supported by
Fonterra cheese and Hellaby meat.
The gala takes place at Auckland
Town Hall on Thursday 31 August.
Champagne is served in the Concert
Chamber from 6pm, ahead of dinner in
the Great Hall.
Many thanks to New Zealand
investment and advisory group Jarden,
which is supporting the dinner.
Anyone who wishes to
attend can contact the APO
at hospitality@apo.co.nz
or call us on 09 623 1052.