Britten
BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Premier Series concert, 'In the Elements', Auckland Town Hall, 24 August 2023. Audio
BRITTEN: Claggart's Aria, from Billy Budd
Performed by Paul Whelan (bass) and Somi Kim (piano) at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 21 August 2022. Audio
BRITTEN: The Salley Gardens; The Ash Grove
Performed by Anna Leese and Richard Mapp at the Adam Summer Celebration, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, February 2021. Audio
BRITTEN: Notturno
Performed by pianist Jian Liu at his concert, 'Nocturnes', for Chamber Music New Zealand, Public Trust Building, Wellington, 14 April 2021. Audio
Traditional Ballads for Modern Times
With a bit of inspiration from Haydn of all people, William Dart looks at new releases from Irish group Lankum and the American supergroup Bonny Light Horseman, both of which draw on the rich heritage… Video, Audio
BRITTEN: A Midsummer Night's Dream
An amusing, light, poetic and psychological masterpiece, based on Shakespeare. Video, Gallery
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BRITTEN: Three Pieces from Suite for violin & piano Op 6
Recorded 18 August 2019 at St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
BRITTEN: Billy Budd
Three new recruits join the warship HMS Indomitable, commanded by the scholarly Captain Vere. Gallery
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BRITTEN: Pan, from Six Metamorphoses after Ovid
Oboist Gordon Hunt plays an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 October 2016 Audio
Ben Northey: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra expand to include massed choirs and vocal soloists this weekend, to perform Benjamin Britten's 'War Requiem'. Chief Conductor Ben Northey is back to conduct, and to… Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 22 May 2015
In this week's episode: violin virtuoso Anthony Marwood talks about the Britten concerto, before we hear from science writer Philip Ball and ex-pat New Zealand bass-baritone Martin Snell. Audio
Anthony Marwood: Violinist
British violinist Anthony Marwood returns to our stages over the next week, performing Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. His connection to New Zealand goes… Audio
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Part 2
In celebration of Britten's centenary year, Peter Walls looks at Britten's operas. Audio
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
In celebration of Britten's centenary year, Peter Walls looks at a range of his music. Audio
