New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.

Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio

Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.

Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio

Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.

Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio

It's been said that classical music is for dinosaurs. Upbeat producer Zoë George finds out if this is true. Video

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is shaking things up in the hopes of attracting new audiences to classical music. NZSO conductor Hamish McKeich chooses five diverse pieces that will be on offer… Audio

The NZSO is offering a range of great gigs this year, with music from some our favourite video games, films and televisions shows. Get ready to geek out in 2018. Video

It’s that time of year again when Handel’s Messiah is performed everywhere. The NZSO set the ball rolling with their Wellington performance conducted by Brett Weymark with three Australian soloists… Audio

Australian Soprano Celeste Lazarenko, known for her “electrifying” performances, is adding her voice to this year’s New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Messiah with the Orpheus Choir. The Guildhall trained… Audio

The deep sea sounds of whales was the inspiration of the 2017 Todd Young Composer Competition winner Daniel Sun. His piece Nga Aria o Tangaroa offers a textured musical experience for the audience. He… Audio

It’s not every day you get to be 20 feet from one of the world’s greatest performers playing one of the greatest concertos ever composed. For reviewer Rachel Hyde that was a reality on Friday when the… Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd. Audio

Antoine Tamestit (viola) with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd. Audio

Internationally renowned pianist Joyce Yang opened her tour of the country with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on Friday night. She performed the… Audio

Music brings colour in many forms for pianist Joyce Yang. The synesthete sees colours when she plays music and says music stimulates an intense visual sensory experience for her. She explains how… Video, Audio

Big blockbusters dominate the 2018 season from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Core repertoire, crossover and cinematic sounds are in store for fans - there’s something to whet everyone’s… Audio

Former NZSO music director Emeritus Maestro James Judd is back in New Zealand to conduct the orchestra’s next concert Travels in Italy. The conductor was the NZSO’s Music Director for almost a decade… Audio

There’s something charming, yet manic, about Pianomania, a concert following the history of the piano with charismatic pianist/director Freddy Kempf and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The series is… Audio