New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 6 in F, Pastoral
From the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington, 7 April 2017. Introduced by Cynthia Morahan. Audio
Review: NZSO with guest conductor Darrell Ang
Singaporean Darrell Ang is back conducting the NZSO after their Naxos recording was nominated for a Grammy Award last year. Elizabeth Kerr reviews Pathétique – Tchaikovsky & Dvořák which features… Audio
Classical music’s influence in Asia
The rapid growth of Western classical music in Asia will see three new concert halls built in the city of Chengdu alone in the next year or two. Singaporean born conductor Darrell Ang, who is in this… Audio
Gareth FARR: Cello Concerto, Chemin des Dames (première)
Sebastien Hurtaud (cello), with NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Video, Audio
ADAMS: Naive and Sentimental Music
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich in the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, 5 May 2017. Audio
BOULEZ: Mémoriale (...Explosante-fixe...Originel)
Bridget Douglas (flute) with NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich in the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, 5 May 2017. Audio
Review: NZSO delights with Farr and Adams
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Aotearoa Plus concerts in Wellington and Auckland featured contemporary works by Pierre Boulez and John Adams plus the world premiere of Gareth Farr’s new Cello… Audio
BOULEZ: Mémoriale (…explosante-fixe…originel)
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich at their 'Aotearoa Plus' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 May 2017. Audio
ADAMS: Naive and Sentimental Music
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich at their 'Aotearoa Plus' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 May 2017. Audio
Gareth FARR: Cello Concerto, Chemin des Dames
Performed by Sébastien Hurtaud and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich at their 'Aotearoa Plus' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 May 2017. Audio
Sébastien Hurtaud brings Farr's new Concerto to life
New Zealand composer Gareth Farr's Cello Concerto Chemin des Dames marks the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of the first world war. It’s been written for young French cellist… Audio
Natalie HUNT: Only to the Highest Mountain
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Philip NORMAN: When Gravity Fails
Bryony Gibson-Cornish (viola), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Richard FRANCIS: I, Time, from Three Movements for Orchestra
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
John ELMSLY: Lanternes
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Tabea SQUIRE: Ao
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Jack SPEIRS: Fanfare
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Chris GENDALL: Incident Tableaux Part One
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Louise WEBSTER: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
Yuka Eguchi (violin), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
Patrick SHEPHERD: Two Seven Two One
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio