Orchestral
APO joins Beatles music revolution
The music of The Beatles is getting an orchestral make-over this weekend thanks to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
Graham Russell: The story of Air Supply -- from humble beginnings
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock have been making music together for over 40 years as Air Supply. Graham talks to Jim about the secrets of their success. Audio
Voila Viola! - Tim Deighton & the DSO
US based Kiwi violist Tim Deighton brings his talent home to perform the world premiere of Anthony Ritchie’s Viola Concerto No 2 with Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. He discusses his award winning… 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
Ten favorite film themes from Pixar movies
The Incredibles theme song is back as the sequel opened last week in New Zealand. Pixar film music has been performed by numerous orchestras around the world. We have curated a few favourites. Video
Auckland Symphony Orchestra gives dance music a symphonic twist
The Auckland Symphony Orchestra and a group of DJs and vocalists will be giving some of the biggest dance hits a symphonic twist at the upcoming Synthony 2018. Video
The Long Island Vegetable Orchestra
Music is great. But what if it could be nutritious as well? Simon Morton speaks to Daniel Battaglia, Music Director of the Long Island Vegetable Orchestra, about turning tubers into music makers. Audio, Gallery
Was it an Ode to Joy?
Tony Ryan joined the sold out crowd at Wigram Airforce Museum on Saturday for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Ode to Joy featuring Beethoven’s famous 9th Symphony and his less well known Violin… Audio
Auckland Youth Orchestra Principal Trombone Mark Bingham
Auckland Youth Orchestra Principal Trombone player Mark Bingham talks to Eva Radich about finding his love of a variety of music through the Star Wars theme, which last year led to performing music… Video, Audio
Salina Fisher, youngest ever winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Salina Fisher has been named as the winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2016 at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards held in Auckland's Vector Arena. Video, Audio
Pacific Rhythms - Ziporyn - Ngaben (for Sari Club)
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Evan Ziporyn: Ngaben (for Sari Club). Banju Gunung Saliju Gamelan Ensemble, Christchurch Symphony… Audio
Pacific Rhythms - Body - Melodies for Orchestra
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Jack Body: Melodies for Orchestra. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich. Recorded 14 May 2016 in the… Video, Audio
Pacific Rhythms - Takemitsu - A Flock in the Pentagonal Garden
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Toru Takemitsu: A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich… Audio
Gareth FARR: Concerto for percussion & orchestra
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Gareth Farr: Concerto for percussion & orchestra. Strike Percussion, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish… Video, Audio, Gallery
Violinist Nicola Benedetti
Violinist Nicola Benedetti made history in Britain as an eight year old by becoming the youngest person to lead the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain. Now just 28, she's in New Zealand… Audio
New Zealand Festival update with Lynn Freeman
For the first time the Wellington based New Zealand Festival and the Auckland Arts Festivals are running head to head. They are not only sharing some shows, but also sharing the costs of commissioning… Audio
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6, 'Pathétique'
The work was premièred with Tchaikovsky on the podium in October of 1893 just nine days before his mysterious death. The Russian title 'Pateticheskaya' means "passionate" or "emotional", implying a… Audio
NZSO Todd Young Composer Awards 2014, Part 2
Music by Stephen Clothier, Callum Blackmore, David Grahame, Salina Fisher. Presented by Hannah Sassman (RNZ) Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 2, 'Little Russian'
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio