Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
DVORAK: Symphony No 9 in E minor, 'From The New World'
Performed by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over, Dunedin Town Hall, 23 September 2023. Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Symphony No 6
Performed by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over, Dunedin Town Hall, 23 September 2023. Audio
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra - 'Dvořák's New World'
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra explores new worlds with the world premiere of Anthony Ritchie's Sixth Symphony and Antonin Dvořák's Ninth Symphony. Audio
Southern history told through music
The story of settlers of the south will be told through music this week thanks to the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. Audio
DSO marks Matariki with world première
Matariki is at the centre of this week’s Dunedin Symphony Orchestra concert, which sees the world première of a new New Zealand work. Audio
DSO marks 150 years of University of Otago
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is marking the 150th anniversary of the University of Otago in style. 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.
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
The electrifying, energetic conductor arrives in Dunedin
Venezuelan-born Spanish Conductor José Luis Gomez is known for his energy on the podium. He brings that to the south this week to conduct the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and violinist Shlomo Mintz. He… Audio
Upbeat for Thursday 12 April
Why Mark-Anthony Turnage is pulling the pin on opera writing, composers who have battled against critics, energetic conductor Jose Luis Gomez arrives in Dunedin, & an instrument created for women…
DSO 2018 full of firsts
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s 2018 season is jam-packed full of highlights. Famous violinist Shlomo Mintz performs in April, the NZ Guitar Quartet make their DSO debut and the orchestra gives the… Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 14 March
Opera’s joined the #metoo movement; American jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant brings her unique sound to the capital; Dunedin Symphony Orchestra launches its 2018 season and we play another…
Southern Messiah welcomes Madeleine Pierard
Tonight the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, and the City Choir Dunedin will perform Messiah, with soprano Madeleine Pierard. She, along with conducted by David Burchell reflect on 2017 and look ahead to… Audio
DSO’s vibrant guest conductor
Richard Davis is bringing his vibrant conducting style to Dunedin this week. According to Bachtrack he virtually dances on the podium, and it’s all quite new for Richard. He’s only recently swapped… Audio
Basically Baroque with guest conductor
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Australian Daniel Kossov directs the season opener Basically Baroque – from Bach to Respighi to Mozart a musical journey. Kossov brings his international… Audio
Varied season for orchestra goers
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s 2017 season is full of highlights. This year sees the return of principal guest conductor Simon Over to lead performances of Sibelius, Dvorak, and Brahms with guest… Audio
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra - Gallipoli to the Somme
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's concert 'Gallipoli to the Somme' recorded in October 2016, contains the première of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio 'Gallipoli to the Somme'. Also included are other works… Audio
Concerns over Otago music school restructure
The University of Otago Department of Music is undergoing a big restructure which will see the loss of many staff jobs. Pro-vice chancellor Tony Ballantyne explains what this means for staff, students… Audio
RAVEL: Le tombeau de Couperin
Performed by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over, Dunedin Town Hall, 6 October 2016. Audio
F S KELLY: Elegy For Strings, In Memorium Rupert Brooke
Performed by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over, Dunedin Town Hall, 6 October 2020. Audio