Auckland Philharmonia
| Auckland Philharmonia | |
|---|---|
| Symphony orchestra | |
Performing with Auckland Choral at the Auckland Town Hall, 2015 | |
| Short name | APO |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Concert hall | Auckland Town Hall |
| Music director | Giordano Bellincampi |
| Website | aucklandphil |
The Auckland Philharmonia (formerly Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, APO) is a symphony orchestra based in Auckland, New Zealand. Its principal concert venue is the Auckland Town Hall, and it is also the accompanying ensemble for Auckland stage performances by New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The Auckland Philharmonia's patrons are Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Rosanne Meo, Dame Jenny Gibbs and Barbara Glaser.