Chamber Music
Composer Connections - Karlo Margetic's selection
Three young New Zealand composers curate their own concert for NZTrio selecting music that has influenced or inspired them, performed alongside their own works. Karlo Margetic's selection:
SCIARRINO… Video, Audio, Gallery
Composer Connections - Claire Cowan's selection
Three young New Zealand composers curate their own concert for NZTrio selecting music that has influenced or inspired them, performed alongside their own works. Claire Cowan's selection:
LIGETI… Video, Audio, Gallery
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Ponce
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Ponce arr Heifetz: Estrellita - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Bartok
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Bartok: Violin Sonata No 1 - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22 June… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Schubert
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Schubert: Violin Sonatina in G minor, D408 - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano)… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Bloch
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Bloch: Baal Shem - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22 June 2016 at… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Young
Suyeon Kang performs as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Kenneth Young: Gone - Suyeon Kang (violin). Recorded 22 June 2016 at Auckland Town Hall by RNZ Concert. Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Stravinsky
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Stravinsky: Suite Italienne - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22… Audio
A successful experiment?
Peter Mechen reviews US based Ensō String Quartet. The performance included works from Beethoven, Ravel, and a new piece by New Zealand composer Alex Taylor, A Coincidence of surfaces, which can be… Audio
Nancy November
Musicologist Dr Nancy November from the School of Music at the University of Auckland has been awarded a Marsden Fund grant to investigate the social role of chamber music in 1800s Vienna. The grant… Audio
Serenity Thurlow
Serenity Thurlow, the Principal Violist for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, talks about the new work written for her by Chris Cree Brown that she premieres this weekend at the orchestra's… Audio
Gerry Paul & Hannah Darroch
Gerry Paul and Hannah Darroch talk about the new musical initiative Classical Sessions: moving classical music out of the Concert Hall and into Third Eye. The Wellington venue will host the new… Audio
Peter Maunder and Ingrid Bauer: Trombone and Harp duet
Although it might seem an odd combination, trombonist Peter Maunder and harpist Ingrid Bauer are teaming up for a pair of concerts titled 'Opposites Attract'. Audio
John Green-Paczian: Hausmusik NZ
Baroque ensemble Hausmusik NZ present 'Imported from Italy' this weekend: a concert of works by Italian and Italian-trained composers. Oboist John Green Paczian previews their performance. Audio
Benjamin Baker, Jonathan Bloxham and Sam Armstrong: Egmont Ensemble
The Egmont Ensemble are in the country to perform a series of concerts on behalf of the Royal Overseas League, and to adjudicate the prestigious Pettman-ROSL Chamber Music Scholarship. Clarissa speaks… Audio
Justine Cormack, Sarah Watkins and Kenneth Young: NZTrio
NZTrio perform the first of their 'Blast' concerts this weekend, featuring music by Faure, Beethoven and New Zealand composer Kenneth Young. He joins violinist Justine Cormack and pianist Sarah… Audio
Robert Ibell and Haihong Liu: Aroha Quartet
The Aroha Quartet will be spending Labour Weekend rehearsing, recording, and performing seven New Zealand works. Violinist Haihong Liu and cellist Robert Ibell tell Eva's what's on offer. Audio
Elizabeth Kerr: Vienna Piano Trio
Elizabeth reviews the Wellington performance by the Vienna Piano Trio, who are touring the country with Chamber Music New Zealand. Audio
Gillian Ansell and Holly Matheson
Gillian Ansell is the viola soloist and Holly Matheson is the conductor for this Sunday's St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra concert. They talk about repertoire, career developments, and auditioning a… Audio
Peter Walls: Chamber Music New Zealand
Chief Executive Peter Walls has programmed his first season for Chamber Music New Zealand. He tells Eva what they have on offer in 2016. Audio