Beethoven
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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BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio no 4 in B♭ Op 11, 'Gassenhauer'
Played by Jonathan Cohen, Ashley Brown and Somi Kim at a Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 30 June 2021. Video, Audio
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
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio No 1 in Eb Op 1 No 1
Performed by NZTrio at the Adam Summer Celebration, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, February 2021. Audio
Christine Lee
Violinist Christine Lee and pianist Noelle Dannenbring at the Wakatipu Music Festival. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio No 5 in D Op 70/1, Ghost
Performed by the New Zealand Chamber Soloists at their concert, 'Dark Bright Night', Auckland Concert Chamber, 28 March 2021. Audio