Orchestra

The most prestigious and yet misunderstood role in the orchestra must be that of the conductor. Kirsten Johnstone finds out about the art of conducting from some of New Zealand's well known Maestros.

Narek Hakhnazaryan is only in his mid-20s, but already he's performed with some of the world's finest orchestras and conductors. He's touring with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's… Audio

Orchestra Wellington Music Director and Resident Composer launch next year's season. Audio

Peter reviews Saturday's Orchestra Wellington performance of 'Carmina Burana'. Audio

Radio New Zealand's recording engineer Graham Kennedy on all the technology and ingenuity that goes into recording the NZSO for blockbuster movies like The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Audio

Errol Christiansen has been involved since 2011 in the rejuvenation of the Wanganui Orchestra, a community group comprised of local musicians, which he conducts.

The orchestra's leader, English… Audio

Peter reviews last night's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance, featuring violin virtuoso Ning Feng. Audio

Christchurch audiences have a wonderful musical experience to enjoy this weekend. Bernd Glemser, one of today's elite pianists, will perform the Second Brahms Concerto with the Christchurch Symphony… Audio

Arts Festival Dunedin is back with a new name and a fresh focus. Director Nicholas McBryde talks about the festival's changes and upcoming events. Audio

Schumann's spectacular 4-horn concerto gets an outing tonight with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and featuring their horn section as soloists. Eva catches up with the first and second horn… Audio

Auckland's newest orchestra takes the stage for the first time on Saturday evening in St Michael's Church, Remuera. Wairua Sinfonietta conductor Elizabeth Lau tells Eva what it's all about. Audio

Swedish trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger returns to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this week, playing a concerto written for him by Australian composer Brett Dean. He tells Eva about playing new… Audio

Violinist Martin Riseley makes his solo debut with the Southern Sinfonia this weekend, performing the Brahms violin concerto. He tells Eva about his current and upcoming performances. Audio

Music director Peter Walls explains why Waikato's professional orchestra, Opus, gets heaps of praise from people in high places, but needs heaps more cash to reach its full potential. Audio

We talk to Pietari Inkinen, Peter Walls and Claire Lewis from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, then we meet the five participants. This episode focuses on the first day of sessions in the Hunter… Audio