Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

The NZ Secondary Students Choir is stranded in Shanghai, NZSM announces a lullaby competition, Peter Hoar reviews Aida and we meet Lexus Song Quest judge Lisa Gasteen.

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's "Opera in Concert", recorded Auckland Town Hall, 20 July 2018 Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's "Opera in Concert", recorded Auckland Town Hall, 20 July 2018 Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's "Opera in Concert", recorded Auckland Town Hall, 20 July 2018 Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's "Opera in Concert", recorded Auckland Town Hall, 20 July 2018 Audio

Much loved children’s book The Gruffalo, is being brought to life by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this weekend. The story, which has been turned into two short films, follows a mouse and his… Video, Audio

We go on a school holiday adventure with The Gruffalo and the APO, we continue celebrating interesting variations, and Kiwi pianist Rebekah Stewart performs in Poland at a music festival for people…

Beethoven's 7th Symphony, written while he was suffering numerous health ailments, is full of joyful energy and vigorous rhythm. It's played by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by… Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at its Great Classics Series concert, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 5 July 2018. Audio

Performed as an encore by Andrea Lam at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Great Classics Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 5 July 2018. Audio

Performed by Andrea Lam with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, at its Great Classics Series concert, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 5 July 2018. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at its Great Classics Series concert, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 5 July 2018. Audio

Australian-born New York-based pianist Andrea Lam is back in New Zealand to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto no 17 with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra tomorrow. She talks to Upbeat about her… Audio

Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto brings his charisma to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week to lead the performance of Ottensamer plays Weber. Audio

We mark World Refugee Day, and report on drama at the English National Opera, and we chat to charismatic conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Russia’s famous Marinsky Orchestra visits Saudi Arabia, 3d printed instruments, energetic conductor Jessica Gethin on working with the APO and Michael Bolton, and we shine the spotlight on influential… Video

Women wear pants in all walks of life but they are unable to do so in a formal concert setting in New York. What about in New Zealand?

Studio 54 and orchestral music don’t usually go together, but this week the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is cranking out the platforms, bellbottoms and big hair as they bring disco hits alive… Video, Audio

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa receives a British Queen’s Birthday honour, Renee Fleming is up for a Tony, the APO goes disco and we celebrate rising stars for the start of Matariki.

Do sharks like classical music? New research reveals the answer. Decca signs three new artists, dynamic Kiwi conductor Gemma New on her growing career and we celebrate great violinist Joshua Bell. Video