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Appointment with the Auckland Philharmonia on its 21st Birthday. Broadcast on Concert FM on November 8, 2001. Produced and presented by Kerry Stevens.
The orchestra's president, Don Turkington, comments on its record.
Kerry talks to Brecon Carter, concert master emeritus of its predecessor, the Auckland Symphonia, about how it began after the symphonia collapsed. Comment also from horn player, John Ewer, who became artistic director, and from the first conductor, Georg Tintner.
People mentioned include Michael Maxwell, the first manager, then Christopher Blake.
Friends of the Orchestra president, Kathy Goff, talks about its work.
John Hopkins talks about conducting Mahler's Third Symphony.
Trombonist Mark Close, who's the secretary, talks about how this musician-run orchestra is managed. Lloyd Edwards, the general manager, talks about the switch from musician (he was a bass player). Marketing manager, Christine Young talks about her job, as does development manager, Maryanne Mummery. New general manager, Anne Rodder, talks about the orchestra's musical education role. Librarian Robert Johnston talks about finding scores etc.