About Us

The Orpheus Choir is Wellington’s premier symphonic choir of around 100 voices.
We perform regularly at major Wellington music venues with highly regarded musicians and soloists, both international and local. Our concerts cover the major classic choral works, through to contemporary and challenging works, including new and original music by New Zealand composers. We have also covered musical styles from Opera through Jazz to Broadway show music. Our singing has been described as “powerful”, “polished” and possessing “razor-sharp ensemble and diction”. Recent performances have included Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and the world premiere of Gareth Farr's Terra Incognita. In November this year we will be performing the Australasian premiere of Sir Paul McCartney's stunning new oratorio, Ecce Cormeum.
More upcoming concerts can be found under Events.