New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is back, and performing a selection of favourites in Wellington tonight. The concert, Ngū Kīoro Harikoa Ake, celebrating togetherness - will feature songs from local… Audio

Live crowds have been wowed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra once again, with the musicians returning to the stage at Te Papa yesterday.

The Orchestra's chief executive, Peter Biggs, was in the… Audio

Bass-baritone Hadleigh Adams has gone from humble beginnings in Palmerston North to performing with major orchestras around the world. He returns home for the first time in 11 years and will make his… Video, Audio

Performed by the NZSO conducted by Jun Märkl, Auckland Town Hall, 18 October 2019 Audio

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has named a star line-up of conductors and guest soloists for its 2020 season. Video, Audio

The Orchestra’s Choice for the 2019 Todd Young Composer Awards references the bombing of Guernica and it has a personal connection for the young composer.

Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead’s lead guitarist-turned-orchestral composer, discusses the wonderful absurdity of being programmed alongside Haydn and Ravel for the NZSO’s Shed Series in Wellington.  Video

A 55-minute orchestral journey through the history of New Zealand from pre-European times to today is being performed by the NZSO this week, with the help of local school children. Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is heading to Invercargill this week and a couple of the musicians think it’s a great chance to experience something new.

French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has been described as one of the world’s most versatile pianists. Audio

NZSO's latest Shed Series concert 'Sinfonietta' proves to be the most intellectually challenging of the series for reviewer Hadyn Green but a winner thanks to Conductor Hamish McKeich's thorough… Audio

Barry Vercoe is a New-Zealand-born composer you may not have heard of – at least as far as composing goes. But in the field of computer audio, he’s something of a legendary figure. Audio

Patrick Barry (clarinet) with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 26 July 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2019 NZ Composer Sessions Video, Audio