NZSO concert cancelled
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has cancelled their February tour due to Covid-19 red setting restrictions.
The seven date North Island tour included, The Art of Fugue, was to begin in Wellington on February 11, followed by concerts in Paraparaumu, Gisborne, Whakata¯ ne, Tauranga, Auckland and Kerikeri until February 19.
Under the Red setting, public performances are restricted to 100 people with vaccine passes.
Advance ticket sales for The Art of Fugue, part of the NZSO’s year-long 75th anniversary celebrations this year, had already exceeded 100 in several centres. NZSO chief executive Peter Biggs said the orchestra was very excited to begin its 75th anniversary year with The Art of Fugue tour.
“With strong ticket sales, we know that many people across the North Island will be disappointed that we have to cancel our performances. “However, they also appreciate that our priority throughout the pandemic is always to keep our audiences and our players safe.”
All tickets for The Art of Fugue will be refunded.