NZSO
Jean-Baptiste BARRIÈRE: Sonata in G for two cellos (encore)
Encore performed by cellists Nicolas Altstaedt and Pei-Jee Ng. Recorded 28 April 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
BLOCH: Schelomo
Nicolas Altstaedt (cello), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Donald Runnicles. Recorded 28 April 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
KERNIS: Musica Celestis
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Donald Runnicles. Recorded 28 April 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
NZSO: Bloch & Shostakovich Enduring Spirit
LIVE: Celebrated as an inspirational conductor of Romantic and post-Romantic classical music, the New Zealand debut of Sir Donald Runnicles sees his artistry combined with that of cellist Nicolas…
Benee live with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
LISTEN: Pop star Benee teams up with the NZSO for a spectacular show of her award-winning songs in amazing new symphonic arrangements inspired by Disney, James Bond, even 90's trip-hop treatments… Audio
NZSO: Carnival
The NZSO has fun with music from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka, Ravel’s La Valse, and his irrepressible Piano Concerto performed by Stephen De Pledge, as well as Clyne’s Masquerade, commissioned for…
MAHLER: Symphony No 3 in D minor
Sasha Cooke (contralto), Voices New Zealand, Wellington Young Voices, Choristers of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New. Recorded 31 March 2023… Audio
Robert WIREMU: Tahuri koe ki te maunga teitei
Voices New Zealand, Wellington Young Voices, Choristers of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New. Recorded 31 March 2023, Michael Fowler Centre… Audio
The Detail's Long Read: Immortal Bangers and Me
Immortal Bangers and Me by Shayne Carter: The legendary musician recounts his experience playing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
The Detail's Long Read: Immortal Bangers and Me
Immortal Bangers and Me by Shayne Carter: The legendary musician recounts his experience playing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
AudioHUMMEL: Variations & Coda on O du lieber Augustin
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra directed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen. Recorded 10 March 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
SALIERI: Variations on La folia di Spagna
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra directed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen. Recorded 10 March 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante in Eb K297b
Robert Orr (oboe), Philip Arkinstall (clarinet), Justin Sun (bassoon), Samuel Jacobs (horn), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra directed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen. Recorded 10 March 2023, Michael Fowler… Audio
HAYDN: Overture L'infedeltà
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra directed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen. Recorded 10 March 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
NZSO: Passione
A soul-stirring and passionate programme showcasing musical portraits of some of literature’s most famous characters - Romeo and Juliet and the notorious seducer Don Juan. In between, NZ violinist… Audio
NZSO 75th Jubilee Concert
A Concert celebrating 75th Jubilee of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
NZSO: Music of Harry Potter
Dressed up for the occasion, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra plays selections from seven Harry Potter films, conducted by Christopher Dragon. Gallery
HANDEL: Messiah - NZSO conducted by Gemma New
Messiah celebrates the whole story of Christ, from God's promises to the prophets of the Old Testament, the birth of Jesus, his death and resurrection and his future second coming.
Beethoven’s Symphony #5 with Teuila Blakely
Actress and producer Teuila Blakely reveals how the music of Beethoven sustained her in the face of prejudice and racism. Audio
Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor with Morgan Leary
Musician Morgan Leary discusses the influence of the famous British composer, Edward Elgar, on her musical development and with NZSO cellist Elizabeth Patchett revisits Jacqueline du Pre's stunning… Audio
