Symphony

A Niwa scientist has used the sounds of nature to compose a symphony. Weather records of rainfall, river levels and even the rise and fall of the tide have been computer blended with instruments into… Audio

Simon Romanos: Following the Score Simon looks at the work of three lesser-known conductors. Audio

Composer Patrick Shepherd's latest symphony is titled 'Ex Tenebris Lux', and inspired by a statue bearing that inscription in the Christchurch Art Gallery. He previews the work's premiere performances… Audio

UK-based New Zealand conductor Rachel Young will lead the Orquesta Sinfonica de Chilé this weekend in performances of music by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. She tells Eva how this came about. Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra expand to include massed choirs and vocal soloists this weekend, to perform Benjamin Britten's 'War Requiem'. Chief Conductor Ben Northey is back to conduct, and to… Audio

In this week's episode: Eva speaks to British architecture writer Owen Hatherley, before catching up with the star Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko ahead of his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Audio

British composer who is visiting New Zealand speaks about his work. Audio

Peter reviews last night's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance, featuring violin virtuoso Ning Feng. Audio

Senior lecturer at Auckland University's School of Music, and author of How to Hear Classical Music, discussing symphonies. Audio