2018 Concert Series Gallipoli to the Somme | Page 24

As New Zealand’s longest existing arts institution, Auckland Choral has sung the Messiah since 1866, with only one year’s break due to the outbreak of the Spanish Flu during the First World War. In 2018, it will be the choir’s 100th consecutive year of singing the Messiah in Auckland, and we will celebrate this special event with “due fanfare”, and an exclusive programme that we hope will be remembered for years to come. So, spread the word and we hope to see you all at this year’s unique celebration. If you want to join our Auckland Choral Community, simply send your email address to [email protected], and you will receive information not only about the ‘100 Hallelujahs’ performances, but events leading up to this celebrated milestone in the history of Auckland’s arts scene. 24