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Manukau Symphony Orchestra – “...a very special spirit” Music Director Uwe Grodd Manukau Symphony Orchestra Mission: Through our shared passion for music we provide inspiration for our city. The Manukau Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a community-based orchestra which prides itself on being inclusive, friendly and welcoming. We aim to make orchestral music and concerts accessible to everyone in our community, with exciting and diverse programming, and a variety of local and international soloists and conductors. We regularly perform in the Genesis Energy Theatre at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre – Manukau City’s top concert venue. REVIEW: Yellow River Cantata
"There was an air of celebration at Manukau Symphony Orchestra's Yellow River concert..." writes William Dart in the New Zealand Herald PREVIEW: Yellow River Cantata "Even on a slow week, Uwe Grodd is one of the busiest musicians in town."
writes William Dart in The New Zealand Herald
"A musical piece helped a Half Moon Bay violinist discover his roots." Sharu Delilkan reports in The Aucklander.
REVIEW: Pacific touch for Beethoven a classic move by orchestra "Manukau Symphony Orchestra has created a very special sense of community in its concerts, a feeling built up over the past 16 years by music director Uwe Grodd and his players. And there is no denying the buzz of seeing an orchestra in which experienced veterans sit alongside comparative youngsters, some of whom will lead our professional orchestras of tomorrow." writes William Dart in The New Zealand Herald
REVIEW: Manukau City's Musical Treasure "The Manukau Symphony Orchestra has been around for just over fifteen years and its membership ranges from professional players to a handful of school children but under the direction of conductor Uwe Grodd it has grown into a passionate orchestra and is beginning to sound like a very professional group." writes John Daly-Peoples in National Business Review. REVIEW: "Manukau Symphony Orchestra is a force to watch on the city's musical scene. Although most of its programming tends towards the middle of the road, conductor Uwe Grodd is not above springing surprises." NZ Herald Review of Manukau Symphony's Olé! concerts on 9 and 10 August by William Dart Looking for a place to stay or eat out when you attend a concert? Please note that the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre car park has a $4 flat rate parking fee per day.
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 In the Genesis Energy Theatre
 Music Director Uwe Grodd [photo: Gottfried Boehnke]
 MSO Violinist Loata Mahe as soloist
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