Gemma New
Beethoven's Choral Symphony with Dame Patsy Reddy
Dame Patsy Reddy talks about the enduring power of Beethoven’s famous choral symphony, and NZSO conductor Gemma New explains why the symphony packs such an unforgettable emotional punch. Audio
STRAUSS: Death & Transfiguration
Richard Strauss' tone poem Death and Transfiguration is music that seeks to transcend earthly suffering.
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 18 November… Audio
PSATHAS: Seikilos
John Psathas’ Seikilos is a challenge to seize the day – life is short, and you should make the most of it!
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 18 November 2022, Michael… Audio
RAVEL: Bolero
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty, Waltz
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D minor Op 47, Mvt II
Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin) with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: A Bugle Will Do
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Capriccio Espagnol Op 34
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
MOZART: Flute Concerto No 2 in D K314, Mvts II & III
Performed by Bridget Douglas (flute) with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture Op 96
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
Salina FISHER: Rainphase
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
Kahli MEARI MATEROA: Manawakura (waiata)
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra whānau.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 5 in Eb Op 73, Emperor
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 14 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 2 in B-flat Major Op 19
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 13 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 1 in C Major Op 15
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 12 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 4 in G Major Op 58
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 12 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
Gareth FARR: Ngā Hihi o Matariki
a significant work of symphonic proportions to celebrate the Māori new year, an opportunity to come together in recognition of a celestial event of uniqueness and beauty.
Ariana Tikao (Taonga Puoro)… Audio
Gemma New
We chat to conductor Gemma New following the announcement of her appointment as Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor for NZSO. Audio
Shostakovich: Symphony No 7 in C, Leningrad
Performed by NZSO and NZSO National Youth Orchestra conducted by Gemma New. Recorded 11 July 2021, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
Ihlara McIndoe: Ephemeral Bounds
Ihlara McIndoe's work inspired by her 2020 visit to Antarctica, performed by the NZSO National Youth Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 11 July 2021, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ… Audio