Sounz Contemporary Award
SOUNZ Contemporary winner announced at Silver Scrolls 2019
Michael Norris has won the 2019 SOUNZ Contemporary Award for a third time with ‘Sama’ a concerto for violin and orchestra. The award recognises compositions demonstrating outstanding levels of… Video, Audio
Leonie Holmes’ Dance of the Wintersmith depicts fantasy novel for SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Satire, fantasy and the story of a young witch collide in Leonie Holmes’ Dance of the Wintersmith – one of three finalists for the SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2018. Video, Audio
SOUNZ Contemporary Award finalist Rosie Langabeer’s exploration of the subconscious mind
The exploration of the subconscious mind is the inspiration behind Rosie Langabeer’s SOUNZ Contemporary Award entry Occulmente. Video, Audio
SOUNZ Contemporary Award finalist Michael Norris: throat singing as high art
Michael Norris is one of three SOUNZ Contemporary Award finalists for 2018. He tells us why he enjoyed working with local throat singer Jonny Marks to create Sygyt, a work that melds the ancient folk… Video, Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 12 September 2018
SOUNZ Contemporary Award finalist Michael Norris talks about the fun he had creating a work for throat singer Jonny Marks, we find out why Bach is going to prison in the US and we continue our… Video
Lyell Cresswell premieres his second piano concerto
Michael Houstoun is about to play a new piano concerto, written for him by Lyell Cresswell, working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Lyell turned 70 in 2014 and is busier than ever writing… Audio
Salina Fisher on an upward spiral
At just 23 Wellington composer Salina Fisher has taken the SOUNZ Contemporary Award at the Silver Scrolls for the second year in a row. Her winning work, Tōrino for string quartet is based on… Audio
Salina Fisher, youngest ever winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Salina Fisher has been named as the winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2016 at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards held in Auckland's Vector Arena. Video, Audio
KENNETH YOUNG: Piano Trio
Performed by NZTrio. Recorded 8 November 2015 at the Q Loft, Auckland by RNZ Concert. Audio
Chris CREE BROWN: Viola Concerto
Performed by Serenity Thurlow (viola) and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/ Benjamin Northey. Recorded 12 March 2016 at the Air Force Museum, Wigram by RNZ Concert. Audio
Salina FISHER: Rainphase
Performed by NZSO National Youth Orchestra conducted by José Luis Gomez. Video, Audio