Press Release – Friends of St David’s Trust
Kiwi musicians have united in their bid to save St David’s Church, so it can be repurposed into a much-needed centre for acoustic music for all New Zealanders. They have gifted their voices and musical talent in a pre-recorded concert ‘To the Stars’, to be streamed from Saturday 29 May 2021. The virtual concert was filmed in the great hall of St David’s and features a star-studded lineup of New Zealand musical talent. It reveals the glorious interior and sparkling acoustics which make St David’s the ideal centre for music.
Starring in the concert is world famous tenor, Simon O’Neill ONZM. He has performed in prestigious opera houses around the world and says the church building was made for music. “The atmosphere, acoustics and scale of St David’s create an incredibly valuable opportunity for music in New Zealand. Its location in Auckland – UNESCO City of Music – is fitting.” Simon and wife Carmel Walsh-O’Neill
Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 11:17 am
Kiwi musicians have united in their bid to save St
David’s Church, so it can be repurposed into a much-needed
centre for acoustic music for all New Zealanders. They have
gifted their voices and musical talent in a pre-recorded
concert ‘To the Stars’, to be streamed from Saturday 29
May 2021. The virtual concert was filmed in the great hall
of St David’s and features a star-studded lineup of New
Zealand musical talent. It reveals the glorious interior and
sparkling acoustics which make St David’s the ideal centre
for music.
Starring in the concert is world famous
Press Release – Friends of St David’s Trust Kiwi musicians have united in their bid to save St Davids Church, so it can be repurposed into a much-needed centre for acoustic music for all New Zealanders. They have gifted their voices and musical talent in a pre-recorded concert To the Stars, …
Kiwi musicians have united in their bid to save St David’s Church, so it can be repurposed into a much-needed centre for acoustic music for all New Zealanders. They have gifted their voices and musical talent in a pre-recorded concert ‘To the Stars’, to be streamed from Saturday 29 May 2021. The virtual concert was filmed in the great hall of St David’s and features a star-studded lineup of New Zealand musical talent. It reveals the glorious interior and sparkling acoustics which make St David’s the ideal centre for music.
Global tenor star joins fight to save historic Auckland church for acoustic music centre
10 May, 2021 04:39 AM
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Tenor Simon O Neill who is urging New Zealanders to help buy the historic World War I Soldiers Memorial Church. Photo / Dean Purcell
Tenor Simon O Neill who is urging New Zealanders to help buy the historic World War I Soldiers Memorial Church. Photo / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald
Global tenor star Simon O Neill has added his voice to buy St David s Church on Khyber Pass in Auckland and repurpose it for acoustic music.
The Presbyterian Church is planning to sell the 100-year-old building, which sits on a large site for potential redevelopment as apartments.