New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
The ten weirdest interpretations of Ode to Joy
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is performing Beethoven’s highly recognisable Ninth Symphony this weekend. We count down the ten most interesting interpretations of the famous ‘Ode to Joy’ theme… Video
Kiwi soprano helping to lead social change in opera
New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is part of an organisation helping to change the opera scene for women and parents. Video, Audio
International sensation Lars Vogt to add spark to NZSO
Acclaimed German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt will be adding his flair to the classics this week when he performs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Rock-star cellist to play fiery Shostakovich masterpiece
Rock-star German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser is in New Zealand to perform a masterpiece that is as relevant today as it was when it was composed in 1959. Video, Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Recorded 29 September 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
DOYLE/BRUBAKER: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Concert Suite)
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Concert Suite)
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Concert Suite)
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (Concert Suite)
NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Dragon. Audio
Review: NZSO's Classical Hits
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra continues its Classical Hits tour throughout the country. Elizabeth Kerr was at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday. Audio
NZ classical artists feature on new international music streaming platform
A number of high profile New Zealand classical music groups are featuring on a new streaming platform that allows classical music lovers to access millions of works from anywhere in the world.
SCHUBERT: Symphony No 8 in B minor, Unfinished
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
DEBUSSY: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
Gillian WHITEHEAD: Turanga-nui (première)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Video, Audio
WOOD: Tom Bowling, from Fantasia on British Sea Songs (encore)
Cellist Andrew Joyce with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme
Cellist Andrew Joyce with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
All the hits with the NZSO
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is touring the country playing some of your favourite classical hits. Principal cello Andrew Joyce tells us why these works by composers Schubert, Tchaikovsky… Video, Audio
