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 Book with Love Heart 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.