# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters' - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – TWO SHOWS: 2.30PM TICKETS Available from 1 February 2026 5.00PM TICKETS Available from 1 February 2026 DUE DROP EVENTS CENTRE, MANUKAU SHORE LORD OF THE RINGS – FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING TCHAIKOVSKY PEZZO CAPRICCIO PROKOFIEV MONTAGUES AND CAPULETS MUSSORGSKY NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN HAMILTON WHIRLPOOL FOR TWO PERCUSSIONISTS (PREMIERE) SAINT-SAËNS DANSE MACABRE CHORAL WORKS SHU DAO NAN AND GOLDEN DREAM 金色的梦 HANDEL STRAUSS UWE GRODD CONDUCTOR WEI CHANGMUWEI CONDUCTOR TAVITE TONGA CONDUCTOR HUA WU CONDUCTOR OLIVER MAR CELLO DOUBLE SHOT – YOSHIKO TSURUTA & JEREMY FITZSIMONS PERCUSSION SAMUEL MATAELE – COUNTER-TENOR, MOST PROMISING SINGER NICHOLAS TARLING ARIA COMPETITION OLGA SHANINA – SOPRANO, TARLING TROPHY WINNER, NICHOLAS TARLING ARIA COMPETITION THE CLOUD CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHOIRS THE CLOUD CHAMBER SINGERS Journey to Middle-earth and beyond with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concert 2026 – Myths and Monsters! Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Suite, this magical performance invites you into a world of imagination and adventure. From Tchaikovsky’s dazzling Pezzo Capriccioso to Prokofiev’s dramatic Montagues and Capulets, the thrilling darkness of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, and the ghostly mischief of Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, the concert brings legendary creatures and heroic tales to life through music. The programme also features the premiere of Whirlpool for Two Percussionists and Orchestra by New Zealand composer David Hamilton, performed by the electrifying duo Double Shot. With a variety of upcoming and established conductors leading the MSO, choruses led by Wei Changmuwei, and performances by our talented Aria Competition winners, Myths and Monsters promises a spellbinding experience for the whole family! Family Special: Bring the whole whānau and enjoy our special discount – two adults and two children, for just $65. Programme suitable for children 5 years and above. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/wiri-licensing-trust-presents-mso-family-concert-myths-and-monsters/200030491619915 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Contests, performances, Art, Theatre, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Due Drop Events Centre - **lat**: -36.99871660313 - **long**: 174.88757769165 - **full address**: Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Wiri, Auckland 2104, New Zealand, Auckland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters' - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/38c4a729831b6055bee4b57fd2bd0fc55baf57c03599067b8f49d6d8ba3166a0-rimg-w1170-h445-dc080808-gmir?v=1788317544 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters' being held? - **A:** Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters' takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Wiri, Auckland 2104, New Zealand, Auckland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters'? - **A:** Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters' is organized by Manukau Symphony Orchestra. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wiri Licensing Trust Presents MSO Family Concert 'Myths & Monsters' is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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