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Review: Christopher's Classics - Villani Quartet
The Villani Piano Quartet performed last night at The Piano in Christchurch as part of the 2018 Christopher's Classics series. Tony Ryan reviews.
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No Gold Coast medals for New Zealand's triathletes
A day without Commonwealth Games medals for New Zealand's triathletes.
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Review: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Pathétique
Pianist Tony Chen Lin gave a performance of Ravel’s piano concerto with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra on Saturday in the Garden City. Tony Ryan was at the very special concert that also featured… Audio
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Upbeat for Tuesday 27 March
We look back to previous Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Award recipients, Tony Ryan review’s CSO’s Pathétique; We talk to Oboist Thomas Hutchinson & Sir Simon Rattle is the second in…
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Review: NZ Opera’s Tosca
Mainlanders Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Simon O’Neill perform together in Christchurch for the first time in 20 years for NZ Opera’s Tosca. But did the leading men of opera in NZ shine? Tony Ryan was at… Audio
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Upbeat for Friday 9 March
We take a glimpse at the Readers and Writers fest; then we discover what opera ballet is, and did NZ Opera’s Tosca impress Christchurch crowds? We also play music that brings a smile to your dial.
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A feast of music making in Christchurch
Tony Ryan looks at the first in this year’s Christopher’s Classics chamber music series at The Piano, with violinist Natalia Lomeiko and pianist Kirsten Robertson in action. Having just heard Lomeiko… Audio
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Upbeat for Thursday 01 March
It’s autumn and St David’s Day. We have a selection of music to see in the new season, along with a new release of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and discover who the first transgendered leading operatic…
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Review: did CSO celebrate 60 in style?
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra opened its 2018 season on Saturday. Tony Ryan reviews the orchestra’s 60th anniversary concert, which featured a new work by John Young, Bruch’s Violin Concerto no… Audio
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Upbeat for Monday 26 Feb 2018
Was the NZ Festival opening weekend a “spectacular”? Lynn Freeman shares her thoughts & Tony Ryan review the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s 60th anniversary season opening concert. We also explore…
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2018 preview: Christopher’s Classics
Christopher’s Classics in Christchurch has hosted two of reviewer Tony Ryan’s top concerts for 2017. Today he looks ahead to what chamber music delights Christopher Moore has programmed for next… Audio
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Review: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Simon Tedeschi
Gershwin was the main draw card in the final major performance for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Talented Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi stole the show according to reviewer Tony Ryan. But… Audio
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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
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Review: Edinburgh Festival
Tony Ryan has been globe-trotting to catch some of the best (and most interesting acts) at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. The festival is celebrating 70 years, so what took Tony’s fancy and was it… Audio
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Christchurch Arts Festival has flair
The Christchurch Arts Festival is underway bringing the city’s creative streak to the fore. Reviewer Tony Ryan has attended a few events, including the Michael Houstoun /Bella Hristova Beethoven mini… Audio
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REVIEW: CSO From The New World
Highly regarded Scandinavian cellist Torleif Thedéen made his Christchurch Symphony Orchestra debut on Saturday night, performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No 1. Tony Ryan reviews the concert that… Audio
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An American Introduction
Last night Canterbury University's new Head of Performance, Mark Menzies, with two American musical colleagues; cellist Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick and bassoonist Julie Feves, performed a programme of… Audio
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Cello claims Concerto Competition
Auckland cellist Matthias Balzat was the Grand Prize winner of the National Concert Competition on Saturday with his performance of Shostakovich’s first Cello Concerto. Tony Ryan was there and… Audio
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's 2017 season opens
The CSO launched its 2017 season with a concert titled Romeo & Juliet last week. Tony Ryan went along to see what the year has in store for Canterbury orchestra-goers. Audio
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Michael Houstoun Review
Audio 11 Apr 2012Tony Ryan reviews last night's Christchurch concert by NZ pianist. Audio
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Review
Audio 20 Mar 2012Tony Ryan reviews last Saturday's CSO concert featuring Wellington-based British violinist Martin Riseley. Audio
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Tony Ryan
Audio 1 Mar 2012Review of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's 2012 Season Opener. Audio
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Christchurch City Choir Review
Audio 5 Dec 2011Tony Ryan review's last Saturday's performance of Handel's The Messiah. Audio
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Review
Audio 31 Oct 2011Tony Ryan reviews last Saturday's CSO concert featuring Australian pianist Piers Lane. Audio
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NZSO Season Launch Review
Audio 10 Oct 2011Reviewers Peter Hoar, Peter Mechen and Tony Ryan comment on the NZSO 2012 season which was released last weekend. Audio