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NZSO National Youth Orchestra, Wyn Davies (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 8 September 2012 Audio
Cécile McLorin Salvant shines with piano
William Dart listens to a number of songs that reveal the wonders that can come about when a singer is paired with a solo piano. In particular, he features a new album by American singer Cécile… Video, Audio
The opera that will have you laughing (and falling in love)
Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love opens next week in Auckland. The charming, funny opera is being performed by New Zealand Opera. Conductor and Musical Director Wyn Davies, and baritone Morgan Pearse… Audio
Upbeat for Thursday 24 May
The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage gives her first speech about the importance of art in NZ, we get the lowdown on The Elixir of Love and RNZB’s new show Dancing with Mozart exploring the…
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Upbeat for Monday 19 March
It’s Bernstein’s centenary. Why is his opera Candide so much fun? New Zealand Festival finishes with a feast of classical music – we review the major names. And five symphonies you need to hear: toda… Video, Audio
Brilliant Bernstein’s Candide
It’s Bernstein’s centenary this year. New Zealand Opera Music Director Wyn Davies and leading man James Benjamin Rogers discuss his opera Candide and play their favorite Bernstein songs. Audio
The music of Katya Kabanova
New Zealand Opera’s final production of 2017, Katya Kabanova, continues its season in Wellington this week. Highly experienced musical director Wyn Davies chooses his favourite, and most poignant… Audio
Wyn Davies - For the Love of Opera
Conductor Wyn Davies was born in South Wales. He works with a wide range of opera companies, orchestras and theatre companies in London's West End. He has been Director of Music for New Zealand Opera… Audio
The Secret Life of Conductors
The most prestigious and yet misunderstood role in the orchestra must be that of the conductor. Kirsten Johnstone finds out about the art of conducting from some of New Zealand's well known Maestros.
…Wyn Davies: NZ Opera Conductor
Music Director of NZ Opera's upcoming season of Mozart's Don Giovanni. Audio
Emerging Artists at NZ Opera
Clarissa Dunn finds out how NZ Opera's intern programme helps young New Zealand singers to forge a career in the international profession of opera singing. Audio
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Welsh conductor leading the NZSO National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Choir for a concert in Christchurch this week. Audio
Playing Favourites with Jane and Wyn Davies
Jane Davies has been Chief Executive of Manchester Science Parks since 2000, and she chairs the Manchester Innovation Group. Her husband, Wyn Davies, has been Director of Music for New Zealand Opera… Audio
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Guest conductor with the APO's 'Last Night of the Proms' this Saturday night at Auckland's Aotea Centre. Audio