New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Famed pianist brings versatility to NZ
French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has been described as one of the world’s most versatile pianists. Audio
NZSO Shed Series review
NZSO's latest Shed Series concert 'Sinfonietta' proves to be the most intellectually challenging of the series for reviewer Hadyn Green but a winner thanks to Conductor Hamish McKeich's thorough… Audio
From composing to computers with Barry Vercoe
Barry Vercoe is a New-Zealand-born composer you may not have heard of – at least as far as composing goes. But in the field of computer audio, he’s something of a legendary figure. Audio
Anthony YOUNG: On Hearing the Shining Cuckoo
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Reuben JELLEYMAN: Vespro
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Alissa LONG: The Corner of War
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Barry VERCOE: Metamorphoses
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Lucien JOHNSON: Axum
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Kirsten STROM: Ice
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Tabea SQUIRE: Variations
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Kit POWELL: III. Na Maui te Ahi a te Ao, from Four Maui Legends
Patrick Barry (clarinet) with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Brigid BISLEY: Glimmer of Blue
Lenny Sakofsky (vibraphone) with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio
Michael NORRIS: Mātauranga (Rerenga) (première)
Alistair Fraser (taonga pūoro), NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carlos Kalmar. Video, Audio, Gallery
The importance of ear plugs for musicians
Wearing ear plugs while performing seems counter-intuitive but touring Scottish pianist Steven Osborne knows all too well what happens when you don’t. Video, Audio
Christopher BLAKE: Angel at Ahipara
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fawzi Haimor. Video, Audio
The different notes of Carolin Widmann
Violinist Carolin Widmann is a bit of a character. Her exuberance will shine through when she performs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this week and next. She chats about Stravinsky, the… Video, Audio
Five Faves with NZSO's Bridget Douglas
Members of the NZSO are performing music from the baroque at the moment – their concert La Notte, or The Night, focusses on Corelli, Telemann and Vivaldi. Soloist in Vivaldi’s La Notte is flutist… Video, Audio
Review: NZSO's Love Eternal
Internationally acclaimed pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Thomas Søndergård join the NZSO to share romantic works in Love Eternal. Peter Mechen was at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday.
A few firsts for visiting pianist
There’s a first for everything and for visiting Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin there will be a whole bunch when he tours the country with the NZSO over the coming weeks Audio
Review: NZSO Seduced by the Dark Side
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra continues to wow with popular culture. Reviewer Hadyn Green was in the audience for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Video, Audio