CSO & Rova Present

Waiata Anthems

2027 New Zealand Assistant Conductor in Residence
Angela Mote
Zara Ballara

In 2019, Waiata Anthems was the first 100% reo Māori album to debut at No.1 on the NZ Music Charts. Celebrate the legacy, continue the movement, and experience the original songs from this iconic, multi-award-winning album with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the next generation of up and-coming young Waiata Anthems artists.


From Tami Neilson’s Roimata Cry Myself to Sleep, to Stan Walker’s Tēnā Rā Koe Thank You, and with a surprise or two on the night, our rising stars will perform a selection of songs reimagined for orchestra. Come together for this very special concert collaboration to celebrate Matariki and honour waiata reo Māori.


Puoro mā te katoa – music is for everyone!

With thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox, CSO Soloist Partner.

We're using a new ticketing platform, Humanitix! It's nice, accessible, and easy to use, but new things can be tricky. Please don't hesitate to give us a call on (03) 943 7791 or email ticketing@cso.co.nz.