Beethoven
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 7 in A Op 92
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Great Classics series concert, 'Beethoven 7', Auckland Town Hall, 22 February 2024. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in C minor Op 13, Pathétique
Performed by pianist Dénes Várjon at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Dénes in Recital', Nelson, 4 February 2024. Audio
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in E minor Op 59 No 2, Razumovsky
Performed by the Takács Quartet at 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'New Worlds', Nelson, 3 February 2024. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto
Performed by Clara-Jumi Kang and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 24 November 2023. Audio
NZSO: Pastoral
The NZSO performs two of Beethoven's best-loved works, Piano Concerto No 5, Emperor; and Symphony No 6, Pastoral with guest pianist Diedre Irons, and conductor Hamish McKeich.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 3 in C Minor Op 37
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 13 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Op 62
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series concert, 'City of Dreams', Auckland Town Hall, 20 April 2023. Audio
APO: Best of Beethoven - The Revolutionary
The APO's ‘Pastoral’ Symphony is a tender, affectionate picture of the countryside where Beethoven pours out his joy at being in nature. The Seventh Symphony skips and leaps with vigour, yet also with…
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 9 in D minor, Choral
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'The Radical', Auckland Town Hall, 3 March 2023. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 8 in F
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'The Radical', Auckland Town Hall, 3 March 2023. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Egmont Overture
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'Star-Crossed Lovers', Auckland Town Hall, 1 December 2022. Audio
Beethoven's Choral Symphony with Dame Patsy Reddy
Dame Patsy Reddy talks about the enduring power of Beethoven’s famous choral symphony, and NZSO conductor Gemma New explains why the symphony packs such an unforgettable emotional punch. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 5 in Eb Op 73, Emperor
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 14 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 2 in B-flat Major Op 19
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 13 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 1 in C Major Op 15
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 12 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 4 in G Major Op 58
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 12 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio No 7 in Bb Op 97, Archduke
Performed by NZTrio at their 'Legacy 1' concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 29 May 2022. Audio
An Ode to Peace for Ukraine
Marking two weeks of war in Ukraine today RNZ Concert joins 56 radio stations around the world in broadcasting Beethoven's 9th symphony, including the Ode to Joy, in support of all those affected by…
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Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov and his "palaces of sound"
Pavel Kolesnikov is the Siberian born London-based modern classical pianist who likes to construct 'a palace of sound built by your own imagination'. Described by critics as "spellbinding", Pavel… Audio
