Simon O'neill
NZSO: Spirit
Simon O'Neill and the NZSO on stage with symphony and songs from two of the greatest romantic composers: Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss live at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
NZ tenor happy to be 'part of team' to win Grammy award
A New Zealand tenor is basking in Grammy gold after a recording he features on took away top honours at the awards held in the entertainment capital of the world.
Simon O'Neill who hails from… Video, Audio
Simon O'Neill on winning a Grammy for the Best Choral Performance
Originally from Ashburton, tenor Simon O'Neill has just won a Grammy as part of his performance in a rendition of Mahler's Symphony No.8 conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Simon speaks to Jesse about the… Audio
It's good news twice over for Simon O'Neill
Congratulations to New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill! A recording of Mahler's Symphony No 8 that he was part of has received two Grammy nominations in the 2022 Awards. Audio
NZ opera singer Simon O'Neill scores two Grammy nominations
New Zealander Simon O'Neill has snagged two Grammy nominations for Best Choral Performance and Best Engineered Album in Classical.
The tenor opera singer, who hails from Ashburton, was recognised for… Audio
Emily Mair (1928-2021)
Respected and well-loved singing teacher Emily Mair has died aged 93. Her former student, international opera star Simon O'Neill, pays tribute to his teacher. Audio
BEETHOVEN: O namenlose Freude, from Fidelio
Kirstin Sharpin (Leonore) and Simon O'Neill (Florestan) in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 May 2021. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten, from Fidelio
Kirstin Sharpin (Leonore), Simon O'Neill (Florestan) and Paul Whelan (Rocco) in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 May 2021. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Introduction to Act 2 and Gott, welch' Dunkel hier, from Fidelio
Simon O'Neill as Florestan in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 May 2021. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Fidelio, Act 2
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 May 2021. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Fidelio
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 May 2021. Audio
VERDI: Brindisi, from La Traviata
Performed by Anna Leese, Natasha Wilson, Kristin Darragh, Simon O'Neill, Amitai Pati, and Oliver Sewell with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson at their concert "Tales of… Audio
VERDI: Un di se ben rammento - Bella figlia dell'amore, from Rigoletto
Performed by Anna Leese, Natasha Wilson, Kristin Darragh, Simon O'Neill, Amitai Pati, and Oliver Sewell with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson at their concert "Tales of… Audio
VERDI: Dio! Mi potevi scagliar tutti i mali, from Otello
Performed by Simon O'Neill with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson at their concert "Tales of Passion and Betrayal", Auckland Town Hall, 9 October 2020. Audio
VERDI: Gia nella notte densa, from Otello
Performed by Anna Leese and Simon O'Neill with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson at their concert "Tales of Passion and Betrayal", Auckland Town Hall, 9 October 2020. Audio
GOUNOD: Nuit d'hymenee, from Romeo et Juliette
Performed by Anna Leese and Simon O'Neill with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson at their concert "Tales of Passion and Betrayal", Auckland Town Hall, 9 October 2020. Audio
BIZET: Parle-moi de ma mère, from Carmen
Eliza Boom (soprano), Simon O'Neill (tenor), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio
TOMOANA arr Jeremy Mayall: Pokarekare Ana
Maisey Rika (vocals), Eliza Boom (soprano), Simon O'Neill (tenor), Horomona Horo (Taonga Puoro), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio
PUCCINI: O soave fanciulla, from La Bohème
Eliza Boom (soprano), Simon O'Neill (tenor), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio
VERDI: Niun mi tema, from Otello
Simon O'Neill (tenor), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio