Orchestra Wellington
While Orchestra Wellington has only been operating as an independent brand since 2013, the Wellington Regional Orchestra Foundation Inc. has been presenting concerts for more than 60 years, making it the oldest city-based orchestra in the country. The Orchestra plays an extensive role in the cultural life of Wellington City and the wider region, presenting its own subscription series concerts, family and educational concerts and a developing array of outreach and community development activity.
While Orchestra Wellington has only been operating as an independent brand since 2013, the Wellington Regional Orchestra Foundation Inc. has been presenting concerts for more than 60 years, making it the oldest city-based orchestra in the country. The Orchestra plays an extensive role in the cultural life of Wellington City and the wider region, presenting its own subscription series concerts, family and educational concerts and a developing array of outreach and community development activity.
Marc Taddei, conductor
Marc Taddei was appointed Music Director of Orchestra Wellington in 2007, and his zest for creating engaging, erudite and innovative programmes, combined with his close audience connection has won for him an unsurpassed public following and continuing critical acclaim.
Marc is an advocate for contemporary composers. He has established three different and concurrent composer-in-residence positions with Orchestra Wellington, has recorded numerous works for commercial release and has served on selection panels and conducted numerous readings with the Auckland Philharmonia and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.