2018 CONCERT SEASON
2025 CONCERT SEASON
Welcome to the Napier Civic Choir 2025 Season.
This year-long concert series takes listeners on a remarkable journey through some of the most beloved and timeless works of the classical repertoire. Spanning centuries and a variety of styles, the programme features masterworks by composers such as Poulenc, Vivaldi, Stravinsky, Britten, Dvořák, Pärt, Elgar, and Mozart, as well as stunning orchestral and choral performances.
Highlights include Poulenc’s Gloria, Vivaldi’s Gloria and Ostro picta, Britten’s Serenade for Tenor Horn and String Orchestra, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, Handel’s monumental Messiah, and Haydn’s Nelson Mass. Along the way, the programme explores a rich tapestry of emotions, from the profound depths of Pärt’s Adam’s Lament and Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings to the uplifting and celebratory spirit of Haydn and Mozart.
With a mix of choral, orchestral, and chamber works, this series offers a deeply rewarding exploration of classical music’s most exquisite treasures.
See you at the next concert,
José Aparicio, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Concert 3 Update: An Intimate Performance with Napier Civic Choir
Concert 3 will look a little different this year and we want to let you know about the changes. Rising costs and limited funding have made having a full orchestra for the weekend impossible. We’re deeply committed to bringing you beautiful music, so, while we won't be able to offer the planned Saturday evening orchestral concert, we’ve reimagined the choral concert with piano accompaniment to maintain the magic and momentum of our choir’s hard work.
Join us for two performances at St Paul's Church—Saturday 5:00pm and Sunday 2:30pm—at a special price of $20 per ticket, tertiary students $10 and under 18's free. Our pianist, soloists and singers will continue the programme to our usual high standard, with Haydn's majestic 'Nelson Mass' along with his 'Te Deum' and a selection of beautiful Handel arias. Our choir members have invested four months of rehearsals into every note. Singing together fuels our passion and community spirit, and we’re determined not to let funding challenges silence our voices. Your support keeps our choir alive, and any donations are deeply appreciated.
Please buy tickets, bring a friend, and help us continue sharing song and joy. Every ticket sold and donation received makes a real difference—thank you for standing with Napier Civic Choir.