NZSO

'Symphony No 2 in D' by Johannes Brahms played by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio

We speak with Grammy Award winning violinist Augustin Hadelich who is mid tour with the NZSO and Music Director Edo de Waart presenting de Waart’s third Masterworks concert for 2018.  The young German… Audio

Last night The Phoenix Foundation and the NZSO played the first of four NZ shows that celebrate 20 years of music making for the well-loved Wellington band. Hadyn Green reports back.  Gallery

The Phoenix Foundation performs songs in orchestral arrangements by NZ composers Claire Cowan, Chris Gendall, Gareth Farr & Hamish Oliver. Video, Audio, Gallery

New Zealand musicians from two very different worlds are coming together for the first time. Tonight The Phoenix Foundation and the NZSO kick off their 4 date tour celebrating the band's 20th… Video, Audio

Is it an orchestral concert or a rock gig? Fans should expect both when they flock to hear New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Kiwi Rock band the Phoenix Foundation. Audio

After more than a year in the making, The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is about to wish popular Wellington band the Phoenix Foundation a happy 20th anniversary with one of the biggest gigs they've… Audio

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Malvina Major, and Song Quest Head Judge Lisa Gasteen present the awards at the end of the evening. And the winner, Joel Amosa performs his encore (Verdi) with the NZSO… Audio, Gallery

The five finalists - Eliza Boom, Filipe Manu, Joe Haddow, Manase Latu, and Joel Amosa - each sing two arias of their choice accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen… Audio, Gallery

Sue Paterson NZOM, one of the most influential people in New Zealand Arts Management, has died after a long battle with cancer. Paterson was Executive Director of the biennial New Zealand Festival and… Audio

We have a winner for the Lexus Song Quest  2018.

 Adjudicator Lisa Gasteen has awarded the top prize to Joel Amosa.

The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation scholarship of $15,000 was awarded to Filipe Manu.

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Violinist Stefan Jackiw, now 33, began playing the violin at the age of four. He was just 12 when he was invited to perform for the opening night of Boston Pops; at age 14 he made his European debut… Audio

One of the world’s most famous lullabies, Brahms’s Wiegenlied / Cradle Song has been performed especially for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s brand new baby in German and Te Reo Māori.

Performed by Simon O'Neill with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lawrence Renes in a concert in Auckland Town Hall, 9 June 2018. Audio

NZSO conducted by Brett Mitchell. Audio

NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brett Mitchell. Audio

New York-based soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway performer Morgan James is coming to Aotearoa this month to perform with the NZSO in its Bernstein at 100 concerts. As well as performing with… Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio

Clarissa Dunn speaks with sensational American pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton who make their debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tomorrow night. The identical twins will play… Audio

RNZ's entry for best live music recording for the NZ Radio Awards 2018. Recorded by Graham Kennedy, Produced by David McCaw for RNZ Concert. Video, Audio