The World of Music · 14 October–18 November 2026
A six-week course presented by Love Heart.
Wednesdays, 14 October–18 November 2026
10:00am–12:00pm
Symphonia Music Hall, Freemans Bay, Auckland
Explore opera, harp, popular music, tabla, jazz and sound design across six talks with musicians, performers, educators and experts. The course is open to lifelong music lovers and anyone curious to deepen their appreciation.
Full course: NZ$330
Individual workshop: NZ$55
Bookings are handled by Love Heart at heart.co.nz. Visit the organiser’s website for full-course and individual workshop bookings, current availability and booking conditions.
Programme
All workshops run on Wednesdays, 10:00am–12:00pm.
14 October 2026 · Claire Caldwell
Opera in Context: An Illustrated Exploration
Trace the development of opera through commentary and live vocal performances that bring key moments to life.
21 October 2026 · Robyn Allen Goudge
Harping On
Journey through the history and evolution of the harp with storytelling, singing and a range of remarkable instruments.
28 October 2026 · Godfrey De Grut
Invisible Complexity: Modern Popular Music
Explore how modern music creates sophistication through production, timbre, timing, genre and listener experience.
4 November 2026 · Basant Madhur
Tabla Traditions & Global Fusion
Discover Indian classical rhythm, global collaboration and the creative connections that bring cultures together through music.
11 November 2026 · Dr Aleisha Ward
Saxophones Sobbed Out Jazz
Uncover the story of New Zealand's first locally produced jazz recording and the rise of early jazz culture.
18 November 2026 · Dr Kingsley Spargo
Listening Beyond the Score: Sound Design as Music
Consider when sound becomes music and how theatre, film and cultural context shape the way we listen.