Upcoming 2025 Events
Requiem
Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 2 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington
After an action-packed 10th anniversary year in 2024, Supertonic choir of Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington is back to bring you one of the greats.
On Saturday 17 May, Supertonic will present Requiem, with the incomparable Requiem in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as the centrepiece. Performed in the rich acoustics of Wellington Cathedral with a small orchestra, this performance of Mozart’s Requiem will include guest soloist Carleen Ebbs.
The timeless Requiem has made appearances across the entertainment spectrum - in films, video games, advertising and even reality television. As featured in Bioshock Infinite, the Lacrimosa made an appearance at our 2023 pop-culture concert High Score. Whether or not you have attended a performance, it’s more than likely that you will have heard some of it before.
A requiem is a mass for the souls of the dead; the text asks God to accept their souls into heaven. Although commissioned to write this requiem for the wife of a patron, it is believed that by the time he reached his final days of life, Mozart felt he was writing this mass for his own funeral. It was ultimately completed by others, as he did not finish writing it before his untimely death at just 35 years of age on 5 December 1791.
To complement the requiem, the first half of the concert will focus on the duality of life and death and contrasts in nature with a selection of contemporary works. Life by Jacob Narverud is set to the text of Barter by 20th-century poet Sara Teasdale. With a cascading introduction this unaccompanied SATB piece includes a calming, rhythmic call and response between the upper and lower voices. Tundra by Ola Gjeilo is a beautiful ode to the relationship between flat, unmoving and calm landscapes and the clouds that are in constant motion above them.
With Requiem, Supertonic hopes to bring the timeless mass to both dedicated fans and those who are curious about connecting to classical music through the monumental works of composers like Mozart.
Tickets are now available to purchase:
On Saturday 17 May, Supertonic will present Requiem, with the incomparable Requiem in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as the centrepiece. Performed in the rich acoustics of Wellington Cathedral with a small orchestra, this performance of Mozart’s Requiem will include guest soloist Carleen Ebbs.
The timeless Requiem has made appearances across the entertainment spectrum - in films, video games, advertising and even reality television. As featured in Bioshock Infinite, the Lacrimosa made an appearance at our 2023 pop-culture concert High Score. Whether or not you have attended a performance, it’s more than likely that you will have heard some of it before.
A requiem is a mass for the souls of the dead; the text asks God to accept their souls into heaven. Although commissioned to write this requiem for the wife of a patron, it is believed that by the time he reached his final days of life, Mozart felt he was writing this mass for his own funeral. It was ultimately completed by others, as he did not finish writing it before his untimely death at just 35 years of age on 5 December 1791.
To complement the requiem, the first half of the concert will focus on the duality of life and death and contrasts in nature with a selection of contemporary works. Life by Jacob Narverud is set to the text of Barter by 20th-century poet Sara Teasdale. With a cascading introduction this unaccompanied SATB piece includes a calming, rhythmic call and response between the upper and lower voices. Tundra by Ola Gjeilo is a beautiful ode to the relationship between flat, unmoving and calm landscapes and the clouds that are in constant motion above them.
With Requiem, Supertonic hopes to bring the timeless mass to both dedicated fans and those who are curious about connecting to classical music through the monumental works of composers like Mozart.
Tickets are now available to purchase:
Supertonic's second concert for 2025 will be on Saturday 8 November
More details to come!
On Saturday 22 March 2025, Supertonic hosted a successful one-day conducting workshop, for all aspiring conductors.
Under the guidance of experienced conductors Virginie Pacheco and Rowan Johnston, aspiring conductors spent an amazing day working on their conducting skills with a highly skilled choir, and discovered or rediscovered parts of the timeless Mozart Requiem.
Under the guidance of experienced conductors Virginie Pacheco and Rowan Johnston, aspiring conductors spent an amazing day working on their conducting skills with a highly skilled choir, and discovered or rediscovered parts of the timeless Mozart Requiem.
2024 Events
It's All Coming Back -
A Supertonic 90s mixtape
Friday 29 November and Saturday 30 November 2024
Te Auaha, Dixon Street, Wellington
SOLD OUT
On Friday 29 November and Saturday 30 November 2024, Supertonic proudly presented three sold out performances of It’s All Coming Back: A Supertonic 90s mixtape!
In its 10th anniversary year, throughout 2024 the innovative Supertonic choir of Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington has been celebrating all things.. well.. Supertonic! A classical concert exploring relationships between kindred composers, separated by centuries and Whakarongo - a celebration of the composers and voices of Aotearoa. To finish up the year, and showing just how versatile this choir is, they winded back the clock to take concert goers back to the soundtrack of millennial childhoods.
This concert had something for everyone - from Boyz II Men to the Smashing Pumpkins, Britney Spears to Radiohead, also including music from closer to home with songs from The Muttonbirds and Crowded House, and of course the queen of divas herself - Celine Dion.
Supported by a full rock band and string quartet, for the final concert series of the year Supertonic (and concert goers) partied like it was 1999 (and 1998, and 1997, and… you get the picture!).
In its 10th anniversary year, throughout 2024 the innovative Supertonic choir of Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington has been celebrating all things.. well.. Supertonic! A classical concert exploring relationships between kindred composers, separated by centuries and Whakarongo - a celebration of the composers and voices of Aotearoa. To finish up the year, and showing just how versatile this choir is, they winded back the clock to take concert goers back to the soundtrack of millennial childhoods.
This concert had something for everyone - from Boyz II Men to the Smashing Pumpkins, Britney Spears to Radiohead, also including music from closer to home with songs from The Muttonbirds and Crowded House, and of course the queen of divas herself - Celine Dion.
Supported by a full rock band and string quartet, for the final concert series of the year Supertonic (and concert goers) partied like it was 1999 (and 1998, and 1997, and… you get the picture!).
WHAKARONGO!
A Choral Concert of Aotearoa Composers
Sunday 8 September 2024 | Alan Gibbs Centre, Wellington College | 6.30pm
A Choral Concert of Aotearoa Composers
Sunday 8 September 2024 | Alan Gibbs Centre, Wellington College | 6.30pm
On Sunday 8 September 2024, Supertonic proudly presented Whakarongo! A Choral Concert of Aotearoa Composers.
Directed by Kaiārahi puoro Isaac Stone, Whakarongo! celebrated Aotearoa's incredible composers, our unique choral sound, and te reo Māori! From choral art music to contemporary waiata, Supertonic explored the beautiful diversity of Aotearoa artists in themes of faith, our whenua, our people, and te ao Māori.
The konohete (concert) featured music by: Chris Artley, Gareth Farr, David N. Childs, Rosa Elliott, Takerei Komene, Reuben Ramkea and more! A number of these composers were able to attend which made this konohete extra special.
The centrepiece of the konohete was a brand new waiata by rising rangitahi composer Elisabeth Te Puni, who was recently names winner of the Te Reo SOUNZ-NZCF Composition Competition, and which was performed live for the first time.
Directed by Kaiārahi puoro Isaac Stone, Whakarongo! celebrated Aotearoa's incredible composers, our unique choral sound, and te reo Māori! From choral art music to contemporary waiata, Supertonic explored the beautiful diversity of Aotearoa artists in themes of faith, our whenua, our people, and te ao Māori.
The konohete (concert) featured music by: Chris Artley, Gareth Farr, David N. Childs, Rosa Elliott, Takerei Komene, Reuben Ramkea and more! A number of these composers were able to attend which made this konohete extra special.
The centrepiece of the konohete was a brand new waiata by rising rangitahi composer Elisabeth Te Puni, who was recently names winner of the Te Reo SOUNZ-NZCF Composition Competition, and which was performed live for the first time.
Parallel Gifts:
Kindred composers, separated by centuries
Kindred composers, separated by centuries
On Saturday 25 May in the beautiful acoustic of Wellington Cathedral, Supertonic performed Parallel Gifts: Kindred composers, separated by centuries, under the direction of Isaac Stone. The choir explored the unique, deep and fascinating relationships between two sets of composers - Britten and Purcell, and Mendelssohn and Bach - and the musical notes that shaped their compositions.
This concert juxtaposed some of their most famous compositions - Britten’s secular Hymn to St Cecilia and Purcell’s own dedication to the patron saint of music, Hail Bright Cecilia. Bach’s very famous cantata chorale Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring was presented alongside one of Mendelssohn’s beautiful and soul-calming Verleih uns Frieden and one of Bach’s renowned motets, Lobet den Herrn.
This concert juxtaposed some of their most famous compositions - Britten’s secular Hymn to St Cecilia and Purcell’s own dedication to the patron saint of music, Hail Bright Cecilia. Bach’s very famous cantata chorale Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring was presented alongside one of Mendelssohn’s beautiful and soul-calming Verleih uns Frieden and one of Bach’s renowned motets, Lobet den Herrn.
2023 Events
High Score:
Legendary soundtracks in concert
Legendary soundtracks in concert
Along with a 12-piece orchestra, the 50 voices of Supertonic presented the sublime soundscapes of video games, fantasy adventure films and anime to an ecstatic audience on Saturday 4 November.
Sing, Sing, Sing!
A choral celebration of the Big Band era
SOLD OUT
A choral celebration of the Big Band era
SOLD OUT
An unabashed full-throttle choral celebration of the Big Band era, Supertonic's first concert for 2023 was presented to a sold-out audience on Saturday 27 May at Queen Margaret College.
Under the musical direction of Isaac Stone, Supertonic was joined by musicians from the New Zealand School of Music to perform the full spectrum of Swing, from sentimental ballads like Summertime, Autumn Leaves and Stardust, to American dancehall standards including The Lady is a Tramp, It Don’t Mean a Thing and In The Mood.
Under the musical direction of Isaac Stone, Supertonic was joined by musicians from the New Zealand School of Music to perform the full spectrum of Swing, from sentimental ballads like Summertime, Autumn Leaves and Stardust, to American dancehall standards including The Lady is a Tramp, It Don’t Mean a Thing and In The Mood.
2022 Events
Joy:
Vivaldi’s Gloria and songs of celebration
Saturday 15 October | Alan Gibbs Centre, Wellington College | 7.30pm
Supertonic's second concert for 2022 featured the uplifting Gloria in D Major by Antonio Vivaldi as the opener followed by a feast of feel-good choral works from around the world.
Divided into 12 brief movements, the well-known Gloria is a joyful hymn of praise and worship that takes the listener on a journey of rejoicing to profound sadness and back again. Its distinctive opening chorus will be familiar to many, leading into a mixture of gorgeous soprano solos and duets, still and solemn movements and Vivaldi’s masterful instrumental countermelodies that feature throughout. Rich and rewarding, the Gloria is as enjoyable to sing as it is to experience in the audience.
Some familiar favourites from past concerts reappeared and catchy tunes from the worlds of jazz and pop closed out the concert.
Divided into 12 brief movements, the well-known Gloria is a joyful hymn of praise and worship that takes the listener on a journey of rejoicing to profound sadness and back again. Its distinctive opening chorus will be familiar to many, leading into a mixture of gorgeous soprano solos and duets, still and solemn movements and Vivaldi’s masterful instrumental countermelodies that feature throughout. Rich and rewarding, the Gloria is as enjoyable to sing as it is to experience in the audience.
Some familiar favourites from past concerts reappeared and catchy tunes from the worlds of jazz and pop closed out the concert.
North:
an evening of enchanting choral music celebrating the joy in finding your way
Saturday 18 June | Samuel Marsden Collegiate Auditorium | 7:30pm
an evening of enchanting choral music celebrating the joy in finding your way
Saturday 18 June | Samuel Marsden Collegiate Auditorium | 7:30pm
Supertonic's first concert for 2022: North, took place on Saturday 18 June at Samuel Marsden Collegiate Auditorium with an evening of music celebrating the joy of finding yourself, finding your way and moving forward.
The stunning repertoire was curated by the choir’s new musical director, Virginie Pacheco.
The stunning repertoire was curated by the choir’s new musical director, Virginie Pacheco.
2021 Events
Rest:
Fauré's Requiem and Songs of Remembrance
Saturday 19 June
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
7:30pm
Fauré's Requiem and Songs of Remembrance
Saturday 19 June
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
7:30pm
Supertonic's first concert for 2021 took place on Saturday 19 June. Under the direction of Isaac Stone, Rest: Fauré’s Requiem and Songs of Remembrance took place in the magnificent Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.
Gardens Magic
Sunday 31 January
Wellington Botanic Garden
8pm
We brought our choral spectacular celebrating the music of Elton John to the stage at Gardens Magic. Beautiful harmonies, a full rock band, and a series of powerful rock soloists from within the choir made it a night to remember enjoyed by an audience of 3,000 Wellingtonians.
2020 Events
Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal
Wednesday 2 December
Asteron Centre Foyer, 55 Featherston St
7pm
Wednesday 2 December
Asteron Centre Foyer, 55 Featherston St
7pm
Saturday Night's Alright: A choral celebration of Elton John
Saturday 10 October
Samuel Marsden Auditorium, Marsden Avenue, Karori
2pm (Sold-out) & 7:30pm (Sold-out)
Saturday 10 October
Samuel Marsden Auditorium, Marsden Avenue, Karori
2pm (Sold-out) & 7:30pm (Sold-out)
Supertonic's sold-out Elton John spectacular took place in October 2020.
2019 Events
Groundswell: Songs for a sustainable future
17 November 2019
Pipitea Marae, 55 Thorndon Quay, 4.30pm, Sunday 17th November
At Pipitea Marae Supertonic commemorated the groundswell of change we have caused to the Earth and to celebrate the groundswell of momentum from people eager to solve those environmental issues.
From the waters of Aotearoa to the Mongolian steppe, Australian rainforests, and North African desert, the audience’s journey spanned the world. Through music and accompanying kōrero, Groundswell explored the environmental issues of our time, and the global and local challenges that make addressing these issues so complicated.
From the waters of Aotearoa to the Mongolian steppe, Australian rainforests, and North African desert, the audience’s journey spanned the world. Through music and accompanying kōrero, Groundswell explored the environmental issues of our time, and the global and local challenges that make addressing these issues so complicated.
Leaving the Table: A story of relationship told through song
22 June 2019
Te Whaea, 11 Hutchinson Road, 5:30pm and 8:00pm, Saturday 22nd June
After a year of sold-out performances in 2018, the first standalone concert series of 2019 - Leaving the Table: A story of relationship, told through song - blurred the lines between choir, theatre, and abstract expression.
After a year of sold-out performances in 2018, the first standalone concert series of 2019 - Leaving the Table: A story of relationship, told through song - blurred the lines between choir, theatre, and abstract expression.
ANZAC Day National Commemoration Service - 25 April 2019
Pukeahu, National War Memorial Park
Supertonic was invited to be part of the National Commemoration Service. Footage from the Service is available here.
Supertonic was invited to be part of the National Commemoration Service. Footage from the Service is available here.
Coastella Music Festival - 23 February 2019
Southwards Car Museum, Kāpiti
Supertonic collaborated with Mama Kin Spender at New Zealand's most talked about boutique music festival.
Supertonic collaborated with Mama Kin Spender at New Zealand's most talked about boutique music festival.
2018 Events
In The Key Of Christmas - 4 December 2018
SOLD OUT
Wesley Church, 75 Taranaki Street, 7pm Tuesday 4 December
This concert was conducted by Hazel Fenemor. A member of Supertonic choir since 2015, Hazel is an exceptionally talented musician. Previously music director of Wellington Youth Choir, Hazel was excited to return to directing for this concert.
In the Key of Christmas was an evening of choral melodies inspiring merry memories of years gone by.
This concert was conducted by Hazel Fenemor. A member of Supertonic choir since 2015, Hazel is an exceptionally talented musician. Previously music director of Wellington Youth Choir, Hazel was excited to return to directing for this concert.
In the Key of Christmas was an evening of choral melodies inspiring merry memories of years gone by.
Space - 16 September 2018
SOLD OUT
Supertonic, together with ELIM, went where no choir has gone before (probably) with Space: A Choral Odyssey, one-night-only at Hannah Playhouse, Wellington, 6:30pm Sunday 16 September 2018.
Even before tohunga kōkōrangi used the night sky to navigate great distances across the ocean to Aotearoa New Zealand, people have been fascinated with the stars. Space took the audience on a multimedia, musical journey through time and space, exploring the wonder and mystery of what lies beyond Papatūānuku.
Even before tohunga kōkōrangi used the night sky to navigate great distances across the ocean to Aotearoa New Zealand, people have been fascinated with the stars. Space took the audience on a multimedia, musical journey through time and space, exploring the wonder and mystery of what lies beyond Papatūānuku.
6:30pm, Sunday 16 September
Hannah Playhouse, Wellington
Adults $25 / Seniors, Students and Children $20
+ Booking Fee
Hannah Playhouse, Wellington
Adults $25 / Seniors, Students and Children $20
+ Booking Fee
Previous Concert: Shakespeare's Sister
6:30pm, Sunday 20 May 2018, Pipitea Marae
SOLD OUT
We presented this programme of works by women in honour and celebration of those who created art in the shadows of their male counterparts. Hosted by Clarissa Dunn, the audience heard not only the music of under-appreciated composers, but also their stories, and what held them back from their dreams.
#sistersdoinitforthemselves #imwithher #yearofthewoman #IWD2018 #PressforProgress #wāhine #TūpunaWahine
2017 Events
Vanishing Voices - May 2017
Vanishing Voices explored threatened and extinct indigenous languages from around the world, including the stories and poetry of Inuit, Navajo, Nahuatl, Welsh, Guanche, and Australian Aboriginal languages. New Zealand's own threatened language, Te Reo Māori, was the centrepiece for this concert. Supertonic collaborated with Vincent Olsen-Reeder, a young Māori academic, musician and poet, to create a new cycle of songs that premiered in this concert series.
Porirua Concert: Sold Out
7.30pm, Saturday 20 May
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Wellington Concert: Sold Out
6.30pm, Sunday 21 May
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Supertonic thank the Wellington Community Trust whose support made this concert series possible. They also acknowledge and thank Trust House for their assistance in taking this concert to Porirua.
Thunderbolt and Lightning - September 2017
Let the songs begin. Let the music play. Thunderbolt and Lightning was an epic tribute concert that rocked Queen fans and choir buffs alike at the Hunter Lounge in September 2017.
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7.30pm, Saturday 2 September
The Hunter Lounge, Victoria University, Kelburn
The Hunter Lounge, Victoria University, Kelburn
Love the Arts - November 2017
Sing. Paint. Dance. Write.
A concert series dedicated to the muses of music. Love The Arts was Supertonic’s third and final concert series for 2017. In keeping with the theme, Supertonic shared its love of the arts by donating the proceeds from the concerts to local cultural organisations: Hamilton’s The Meteor Theatre, Feilding’s Coach House Museum and Wellington’s New Zealand Portrait Gallery.
A concert series dedicated to the muses of music. Love The Arts was Supertonic’s third and final concert series for 2017. In keeping with the theme, Supertonic shared its love of the arts by donating the proceeds from the concerts to local cultural organisations: Hamilton’s The Meteor Theatre, Feilding’s Coach House Museum and Wellington’s New Zealand Portrait Gallery.
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Hamilton Concert
3pm, Saturday 25 November The Meteor |
Feilding Concert
3pm, Sunday 26 November Civic Centre |
Wellington Concert (Sold Out)
7pm, Wednesday 29 November New Zealand Portrait Gallery |