New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
The Empire and NZSO Strikes Back
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is bringing Star Wars to life again, this time it’s the Empire Strikes Back. Video, Audio
Female composers make up half of SOUNZ Composer Sessions for 2019
SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music has announced eight composers whose work will be performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in July.
STRAUSS: Serenade in Eb for winds Op 7
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio
BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor Op 15
Joyce Yang (piano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio
ELGAR: Variations on an Original Theme Op 36, Enigma
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio
NZSO’s Abstractions with Anna Clyne
Composer Anna Clyne is something of a musical phenomenon: born in the UK, but now resident in America, with a string of residencies, awards and commissions behind her. The NZSO will perform her… 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.
Hey I know this one! - Classical journeys with NZSO
The NZSO is on tour with tunes that will make you say "Hey - I know this one!". Video, Audio
Review: NZSO's casual series returns
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's casual Shed Series returns with a mixture of jazz and classical music. Hadyn Green was at Shed Six for the opening performance in the series.
NZSO’s Shed Series shakes it up
Audiences in Wellington will continue to have a taste of something different, as the highly successful Shed Series resumes this week. Audio
Water Music opens NZSO’s 2019 season
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs in churches in its opening concert series of the year. Water Music¸ featuring titled works by Telemann and Handel, will be performed at Wellington’s… Audio
McGegan on Messiah
Baroque expert Nicholas McGegan is back in New Zealand to conduct Handel's Messiah with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
2018 Todd Young Composers announced
Young composers Luka Venter and Julius Magpantay have been awarded the top prizes at the 2018 Todd Young Composer awards. Audio
The ten weirdest interpretations of Ode to Joy
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is performing Beethoven’s highly recognisable Ninth Symphony this weekend. We count down the ten most interesting interpretations of the famous ‘Ode to Joy’ theme… Video
Kiwi soprano helping to lead social change in opera
New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is part of an organisation helping to change the opera scene for women and parents. Video, Audio
International sensation Lars Vogt to add spark to NZSO
Acclaimed German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt will be adding his flair to the classics this week when he performs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Rock-star cellist to play fiery Shostakovich masterpiece
Rock-star German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser is in New Zealand to perform a masterpiece that is as relevant today as it was when it was composed in 1959. Video, Audio
DOYLE/BRUBAKER: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Concert Suite)
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (Concert Suite)
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio