Romantic Era
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6, 'Pathétique'
5 Dec 2015
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
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 3, 'Polish'
8 Aug 2015
The third symphony is unashamedly cheerful and has at its centre one of the most romantic pieces of music that Tchaikovsky ever wrote. The nickname 'Polish' relates to the finale which draws on… Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 2, 'Little Russian'
3 Aug 2015
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra - Sea to Sky
21 Mar 2015
Slava Grigoryan (guitar), Christchurch SO/Benjamin Northey
LILBURN: Overture Aotearoa
WESTLAKE: Antarctica Suite
SIBELIUS: Symphony No 2 Op 43
Recorded and broadcast live from the Air Force Museum… Audio, Gallery