16 Apr 2023

Sir Donald Runnicles: Raising the baton in New Zealand

From Sunday Morning, 10:06 am on 16 April 2023
Sir Donald Runnicles

Sir Donald Runnicles Photo: Supplied

Considered one of the greatest conductors in the world, Sir Donald Runnicles makes his New Zealand debut this month. 

Currently the General Music Director of one of the world's greatest opera houses - Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Music Director of the annual Grand Teton Music Festival, the Principal Guest Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Conductor Emeritus of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Sir Donald takes to the podium with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducting Ernest Bloch's legendary work Schelomo, and Dmitri Shostakovich's magnificent Tenth Symphony at the end of April. 

Susana Leia'taua speaks with Sir Donald ahead of his visit to New Zealand.

NZSO's performances of Bloch & Shostakovich - Enduring Spirit:

  • Fri, 28 Apr 2023, 6:30 pm Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington.
  • Sat, 29 Apr 2023, 7:30 pm Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, NZ