Press Release – NZSOPietari Inkinen (Photo/Supplied)Two of the world’s leading interpreters of Richard Wagner return to New Zealand in August for a landmark NZSO concert series in Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton. Both will be performed in Wellington and Auckland, with Myths & Legends also travelling to Hamilton. Simon O’Neill (Photo/Supplied)For the Nordic-inspired Myths & Legends, Maestro Inkinen and the orchestra will be joined by fellow Finn, violin virtuoso and NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen. His internationally recognised command of Wagner shapes the grandeur of Radiance, while his deep connection with Nordic repertoire brings vivid colour and momentum to Myths & Legends. The series also includes free community and whānau-friendly daytime events in Wellington and Auckland on 15 and 22 August, respectively.