Auckland Heritage Festival: Frozen Music
Sun, 28 Sept
|St Mary's-in-Holy Trinity
Celebrate the architectural and musical legacy of St Mary's-in-Holy Trinity, one of Auckland's iconic taonga. Architectural historian. Dr Ian Lochhead, will present a talk on Benjamin Mountfort followed by Dr Philip Smith who will showcase the church organ's unique sound and significance. Koha entry


Time & Location
28 Sept 2025, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
St Mary's-in-Holy Trinity, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
About the event
Entry by koha.
Frozen Music celebrates the architectural and musical legacy of St Mary's-in-Holy Trinity, one of Auckland's iconic taonga. Architectural historian Dr Ian Lochhead will present a talk on Benjamin Mountfort, the visionary 19th century architect behind this remarkable Gothic Revival structure.
Following the talk, Cathedral Organist Dr Philip Smith will perform a recital on the church's historic organ, showcasing its unique sound and significance.
Join this memorable daytime event that blends history, music, and design in a space where architecture and sound come together in perfect harmony.
