Michael Houstoun
Michael Houstoun: the Beethoven Birthday Concert
Beethoven has been a constant feature throughout Michael Houstoun's career. The New Zealand pianist tells Eva Radich why, as he prepares for his all-Beethoven recital to celebrate the composer's… Audio
PSATHAS: Fragment
Jeremy Fitzsimons (percussion), Michael Houstoun (piano). Recorded 5 December 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Michael Houstoun and Anthony Ferner
Michael Houstoun (piano), Anthony Ferner (flute), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson. Audio
John PSATHAS: Three Psalms
Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei.
Recorded 26 September 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert
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Pianist Michael Houstoun plays on
"I’m not finished. I’m not done." Michael Houstoun was due to retire from live performances at the end of this year but COVID-19 changed all that.
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BARBER: Piano Concerto Op 38
Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
Jenny McLEOD: Tone Clock Pieces Nos 19-24
Michael Houstoun (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 30 March 2012. Audio
MOZART: Concerto in Eb for two pianos K365
Michael Houstoun & Tony Chen Lin (pianos), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Audio
Michael Houstoun announces retirement
Leading New Zealand concert pianist Michael Houstoun has announced he will retire from performing. Audio
'Every day I think my audience has given me my life'
In his last ever interview New Zealand’s most revered pianist answers your questions. Michael Houstoun tells us about his life behind the keys, whether his hands are insured, what his favourite (and… Audio
Review: Michael Houstoun & Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Lyell Cresswell’s new piano concerto was premiered last week by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The programme also featured Elgar and Prokofiev. Peter Hoar discusses whether… Audio
Lyell Cresswell premieres his second piano concerto
Michael Houstoun is about to play a new piano concerto, written for him by Lyell Cresswell, working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Lyell turned 70 in 2014 and is busier than ever writing… Audio
Review: Michael Houstoun’s Diabelli Variations
Considered to be one the great sets of variations, the Diabelli Variations are widely heralded as among the finest works for solo piano ever written. Following the monumental set of the complete… Audio
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No 10 in G Op 96
Performed by Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun, Auckland Town Hall, 8 September 2017 Audio
BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No 9 in A Op 47, 'Kreutzer'
Performed by Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun, Auckland Town Hall, 9 September 2017 Audio
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No 8 in G Op 30 No 3
Performed by Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun, Auckland Town Hall, 8 September 2017 Audio
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No 7 in C minor Op 30 No 2
Performed by Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun, Auckland Town Hall, 8 September 2017 Audio
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No 6 in A Op 30 No 1
Performed by Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun, Auckland Town Hall, 8 September 2017 Audio
BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No 5 in F Op 24, 'Spring'
Performed by Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun, Auckland Town Hall, 8 September 2017 Audio