On the evening of September 4, the 2022 Maksim Oceania Tour — Auckland Stop concluded spectacularly at The Civic Theatre.
As New Zealand’s first major post-pandemic performance, it was a thrilling, high-energy, and unprecedented musical feast! From the stunning lighting to Maksim’s masterful and fluid technique and his passionate performance, the concert delivered a truly unforgettable experience for the ears and eyes of the Auckland audience.
Quoted a reflection from an audience:
“I attended Maksim’s piano concert last night, and the melody of “Mission Impossible” lingers in my mind. It had been a long time since I last visited the Civic Theatre, and I was still captivated by its interior design. Of course, I was also blown away by Maksim’s piano performance. When he played “The Game of Thrones”, it was like a thousand armies charging; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” felt like a raging storm; “Mission Impossible” was full of twists and turns; and “Pirates of the Caribbean” was performed with deep emotion, as if telling a story. It was truly a feast of music!”
Many audience members left the concert longing for more, lingering in the resonant afterglow of Maksim’s performance.
After the performance, the organizers hosted a special celebratory reception. Maksim attended the reception, enthusiastically taking photos with invited guests, sponsors, and staff. With this, Maksim’s Auckland concert journey concluded successfully.