Meet Bach Musica NZ, New Zealand's only ensemble consisting of a professional orchestra and a semi-professional choir dedicated to performing a wide range of music from Baroque to twenty-first century. Their highly acclaimed concerts include many NZ premieres of beautiful music from all over the world.
Music and artistic director Rita Paczian is a freelance conductor performing in New Zealand and abroad. As guest conductor she has also performed in most European countries, Australia, South Africa and the United States.
Bach Musica NZ’s colourful 2025 season features beautiful classical music from all of your favourite composers.
Concert One | Sunday 6 April, 5pm
Spanish Guitar & Misa Tango NZ Premiere
Rita Paczian Conductor
Stephanie Poole Accordian
Barkin Sertkaya Guitar
Felicity Tomkins Soprano
Andrew Conley Baritone
Concert Two | Sunday 22 June, 5pm
Mozart Piano Concerto in D Minor & C.P.E Bach Magnificat
Rita Paczian Conductor
Madeliene Xiao Piano
Joanna Foote Soprano
Katie Trigg Alto
Taliai Fifita Tenor
Edward Laurenson Baritone
Concert Three | Sunday 21 September, 5pm
World Premiers & Bach
Rita Paczian Conductor
Gina Sanders Soprano
Stephen Diaz Countertenor
Concert Four | Sunday 7 December, 5pm
Best of Bach & Handel
Rita Paczian Conductor
Elizabeth Mandeno Soprano
Christie Cook Alto
Iain Tetley Tenor
James Harrison Baritone
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