For her first appearance in Aotearoa, American soprano Julia Bullock performs an enriching programme of classic American music, highlighting the songs of composers George & Ira Gershwin, Margaret Bonds and Leonard Bernstein, and singer Joséphine Baker.
The full programme she’ll be performing with the Auckland Philharmonia and conductor Christian Reif:
- Auckland Philharmonia
Korngold: Theme and Variations - with Julia Bullock
Gershwin / arr. Riddle: ‘Somebody from Somewhere’ from Delicious
Bonds / arr. Norpoth: The Negro Speaks of Rivers
Gershwin: ‘Summertime’ from Porgy and Bess
Bonds / arr. Norpoth: Poème d’Automne
Bonds / arr. Norpoth: Winter Moon - Auckland Philharmonia
Bernstein: Candide: Overture (theatre version) - with Julia Bullock
Bernstein: ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story
Bernstein: ‘A Julia de Burgos' from Songfest
— INTERVAL — - with Julia Bullock
Scotto / arr. Hyken: J’ai deux amours
Oréfiche / arr. Hyken: La conga blicoti - Auckland Philharmonia
Weill: Symphony No.2- I. Sostenuto — Allegro molto
II. Largo
III. Allegro vivace — Presto
- I. Sostenuto — Allegro molto
Read more about Julia’s reflections on these works in her own words, alongside lyrics, poetry and translations, in the show programme 👇 for her upcoming performance on Saturday 7 March at Auckland Town Hall. Tickets are still available.
