Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
CSO to debut West Side Story Live
West Side Story - a tale of love, diversity and intolerance - is being brought to life by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme
Hyein Kim (cello), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Kay. Audio
IBERT: Flute Concerto
Isabella Gregory (flute), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Kay. Audio
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D minor Op 47
Diane Huh (violin), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Kay. Audio
Chris CREE BROWN: Phoenix (première)
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Video, Audio
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird, Suite
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio
MOZART: Concerto in Eb for two pianos K365
Michael Houstoun & Tony Chen Lin (pianos), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Audio
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
Woolston Brass, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio
Epic return for Christchurch Town Hall
Christchurch celebrated the re-opening of the Town Hall in style with Shapeshifter and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in concert.
Christchurch Town Hall reopens for first post-quake concert
Drum and bass band Shapeshifter have headed home to team up with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the first post-quake concert at the repaired Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Shapeshifter & CSO to open Christchurch Town Hall
The finishing touches are being put on the Christchurch Town Hall, before it’s opening gig tonight, with Shapeshifter and the CSO combining Drum and Bass with Classical florishes. Audio
Pianist chooses special Steinway for Christchurch Town Hall
Pianist Tony Chen Lin discusses the new Steinway he'll be performing on this weekend for the first concert at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Equal pay hot topic for NZ orchestras following US lawsuit
Equal pay has been a hot topic in New Zealand orchestral circles following a law suit in the US.
From the Outback to the concert halls of the world
Classical pianist Jayson Gillham has gone from the Outback to the world's concert halls. He's in NZ to perform with the APO and CSO. Video, Audio
RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A Pastoral Symphony
Jenny Wollerman (soprano), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 season
A new piece inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary is among the works on offer from the CSO's 2019 season; the first for the orchestra in its "new" old home at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Leading the CSO in more ways than one
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will lead in more ways than one this weekend for the BECA Artist Series. He’s also the soloist for this performance. He discusses juggling… Audio
Upbeat for Monday 23 July
The Lexus Song Quest finalists have been announced, CSO concertmaster Martin Riseley returns for a dual role and we listen to music inspired by star-crossed lovers.
Review: CSO’s Fear and Courage
Tony Ryan reviews the Christchurch Symphony Orchestras Fear and Courage concert featuring energetic pianist Nikolay Khozyainov. Audio