Gareth Farr
Farr adds soundtrack to Dylan Thomas' words
New Zealand composer Gareth Farr explains how he's added a stunning soundscape to Dylan Thomas' words for Under Milkwood. Audio
Farr gone: 20 years of the Phoenix Foundation celebrated with NZSO tour
Is it an orchestral concert or a rock gig? Fans should expect both when they flock to hear New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Kiwi Rock band the Phoenix Foundation. Audio
An Introduction to The Bone Feeder
Composer Gareth Farr and librettist Renee Liang provide Tim Dodd with background to their opera, premiered at the Auckland Arts Festival, March 2017. Audio
Sound Lounge: Gareth Farr's new orchestral work premiered, Menotti's Apocalypse and Alvin Singleton on Relevant Tones
Gareth Farr's new orchestral work premiered, Menotti's Apocalypse and Alvin Singleton on Relevant Tones. Video
Gareth Farr talks about his latest projects.
Gareth Farr talks about his latest projects. Audio
Review: Heath Quartet performs new Gareth Farr commission
The Heath Quartet, one of Britain’s most exciting chamber ensembles, performed Gareth Farr’s new commission Te Kōanga, meaning Spring or planting season last night at the Michael Fowler Centre… Audio
Upbeat for Thursday June 28
We bring you an update on the happenings at University of Auckland’s School of Music, Wellington Cathedral gets a new organ, we discover why saxophones aren’t in the orchestra, Elizabeth Kerr reviews…
Gareth FARR: Te Kōanga (première)
Heath Quartet, presented by Chamber Music New Zealand. Video, Audio
Gareth Farr’s new Te Kōanga commission
Tui bird calls heard in the Marlborough Sounds were the inspiration behind Gareth Farr’s new string quartet Te Kōanga premiered by the touring Heath Quartet this week. Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 27 June
Gareth Farr discusses his new commission Te Kōanga, music takes flight with Trevor Reekie and we go on a musical holiday to the south of Italy.
Upbeat for Thursday April 19
We look at new research that shows how biased humans are towards music, Placido Domingo takes to the stage at the Met, Bret McKenzie discusses the Muppets, and we hear Gareth Farr’s Cello Concerto and…
NZSO AOTEAROA PLUS RNZ's best recorded live music event entry
RNZ's entry for best live music recording for the NZ Radio Awards 2018. Recorded by Graham Kennedy, Produced by David McCaw for RNZ Concert. Video, Audio
Gareth Farr fabulous at 50
Leading Kiwi composer Gareth Farr reached an important milestone recently, he turned 50. He reflects on his most memorable creations, his new work Switzerland, where he gets his inspiration from, how… Video, Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 7 March
Gareth Farr’s fabulous at 50: he gives us his career highlights. Pianist Lisa Crawley reveals what’s really going on inside her head when she plays for tips, and we find out the true story behind the…
Music 101 Pocket Edition 172: Craig David/Girls Rock Camp
In this week's Pocket Tony Stamp speaks to Rnb smooth dude Craig David, Jana Whitta gives us a tour of the inaugural Girls' Rock Camp Aotearoa and composer Gareth Farr shares his summer jam. Audio
Gareth Farr introduces his String Octet
Composer Gareth Farr talks with Elizabeth Kerr about his new String Octet at a "Festival Conversation" event in the Suter Gallery at the Adam Chamber Music Festival. Audio
Gareth FARR: String Octet
The world premiere performance of Gareth Farr's String Octet, played by the combined forces of the Goldner Quartet and the New Zealand String Quartet. Video, Audio
Gareth Farr presents the SOUNZ Contemporary Award to Salina Fisher
Gareth Farr presents the SOUNZ Contemporary Award to Salina Fisher. Video, Audio
Farr In The Wars
Composer Gareth Farr is In The Wars. He’s writing the music for a new show written by acclaimed Paris-based kiwi Juliet O’Brien. The show is premiering at BATS theatre next week and tells different… Audio
Gareth FARR: Cello Concerto, Chemin des Dames (première)
Sebastien Hurtaud (cello), with NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Video, Audio