# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 am
- **Event Description**: Making our Auckland Arts Festival debut, St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra present a 'Young & Brilliant' showcase of classical musicianship. 

The city’s oldest chamber orchestra will share the stage with not one but three spectacular concerto performances and the world premiere of a specially commissioned work by 20-year old Tāmaki Makaurau composer and pianist Henry Meng. 

A dramatic opening to our 2026 concert series, join us for this celebration of New Zealand's next generation of classical superstars in the timeless and welcoming setting of St-Matthew’s-in-the-City. 

Programme: 

Conductor: - Michael Joel

Soloists:
David Zhu - Oboe
Hayden Chiu - Violin
Shan Liu - Piano
Henry Meng - Composer

Lebrun Oboe Concerto No 1 in D minor
Wieniawski Violin Concerto No 2 Op 22 in D minor​​
World Premiere - Henry Meng (NZ) - commissioned work
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No 3 Op 26 in C

Presented in association with Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/young-and-brilliant-presented-by-st-matthews-chamber-orchestra-and-auckland-arts-festival-2026/200029688487932
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, festivals, art, performances, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: St Matthew-in-the-City
- **lat**: -36.850204434959
- **long**: 174.76098852483
- **full address**: St Matthew-in-the-City, 132 Hobson St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026 takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 am at St Matthew-in-the-City, 132 Hobson St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026 is organized by St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026 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. If Young & Brilliant - presented by St Matthews Chamber Orchestra AND Auckland Arts Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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