Friends of the Sinfonia
For only $15, become a member of the Sinfonia's support organisation, Friends of the Sinfonia. Their aim is to support the activities of the orchestra through post-concert suppers, chamber music concerts, meetings with the orchestra's guest artists and social occasions.
Friends members are offered an exclusive two-day advance booking period for tickets to the International and Matinee series concerts. Post-concert suppers will be served immediately after each International concert.
Contact the Friends Secretary, Fiona Gray for more details or to book your place at Friends Events. Membership also entitles you to vote at the meetings of the Dunedin Civic Orchestra Inc.
Download the Friends brochure and application form. (PDF, 350KB)
2012 Friends Events
Musical Gems on 7 February
Dr David Murray, Cellist and Archivist, has agreed to revisit the popular Musical Gems talk one more time which will take you behind the scenes at the Hocken Library.
Time: 3:30 pm
Venue: Hocken Library
Cost: Gold coin collection (members only)
Bookings: Please register interest with Fiona. Numbers are restricted.
Attend a Rehearsal on 23 March
Each year, Friends are invited to attend a Sinfonia rehearsal with a visiting conductor or soloist. It is always a privilege to meet and hear about the lives and careers of these individuals as they visit Dunedin. The rehearsal will be of Sibelius' Symphony No. 5 and Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2, with pianist Diedre Irons and conductor Hamish McKeich.
Time: 6:30 pm pre-rehearsal talk, 7:00 pm rehearsal
Venue: Regent Theatre
Cost: Free of charge (members only)
Special Fundraising Event in May (date to announced)
A joint midwinter get-together with Friends of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Ross Grimmett will present a talk on "music and art" and show participants around a Dunedin Public Art Gallery exhibition.
Time: Evening
Venue: Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Cost: To be confirmed
Musical Tastings on Sunday 12 August
Friends and their guests are welcome to come to tastings of wine, cheese, and music. The music is presented by members of the Sinfonia and University of Otago Music Students. Raffles and prizes will be drawn during the afternoon.
Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: Sinfonia Rooms, Carnegie Centre, Moray Place
Cost: $10 member ($20 non members)
Can you help?
The Friends of the Sinfonia often need assistance with Sinfonia mail-outs, serving post-concert suppers and other behind the scenes functions. If you are able to donate your time please contact us and let us know if you are available nights, days or weekends.