Wagner

One of the most profound and innovative pieces of music in history. The Auckland Philharmonia's Opera in Concert for 2024, performed in Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by Simon O'Neill (Tristan), Ricarda Merbeth (Isolde) and other soloists with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by Simon O'Neill (Tristan), Ricarda Merbeth (Isolde) and other soloists with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by Simon O'Neill (Tristan), Ricarda Merbeth (Isolde) and other soloists with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, 'Mahler 5', Auckland Town Hall, 11 November 2023. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, 'Mahler 5', Auckland Town Hall, 11 November 2023. Audio

The UK parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has criticised the government for underestimating Russia's Wagner mercenary group.

The group has now conducted military activity in at least seven… Audio

The New York Times is reporting a senior Russian General had prior knowledge of the attempted mutiny against Vladimir Putin by the Wagner group. It reports that US officials briefed on intelligence on… Audio

Ron talks to Kathryn about what the Biden administration is saying about the Wagner Group revolt in Russia and the implications for Vladimir Putin and his ability to hold onto power. Also the… Audio

Performed by Paul Whelan (bass) and Somi Kim (piano) at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 21 August 2022. Audio

Performed by Samson Setu (baritone) and Somi Kim (piano) at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 21 August 2022. Audio

The two leading roles in this opera, the Dutchman and Senta, represent archetypes to which Wagner would return, in most of his later works: the 'otherworldly stranger' and the woman who sacrifices… Video

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Asher Fisch. Audio

Tenor Simon O'Neill is in the Musical Chair this week talking about his upcoming tour here in New Zealand and the stellar career he's carved out for himself. Audio

Wagner’s epic cycle concludes with acts of betrayal, murder, vengeance, and, finally, the destruction of the world. Video

We reach the twilight of the gods, as Erica Challis takes us through the story and music of the fourth of Wagner's Ring Cycle operas. Audio

Orphaned at birth, Siegfried learns his true identity and fulfills his destiny to become Brünnhilde’s saviour and lover. Video

Wotan’s wilful warrior daughter Brünnhilde loses her immortality in opera’s most famous act of filial defiance. Video

Erica Challis takes us through the story and themes of Wagner's opera. Audio

The action of Das Rheingold takes place in mythic locales below and above the earth: the depths of the Rhine, on mountaintops, and in the caves of the toiling dwarves. Video