Live Music
Auckland Philharmonia: Gade and Dvorak
The Auckland Philharmonia with conductor Giordano Bellincampi performs works by Neils Gade and Antonin Dvorak.
Russ Spiegel at the Creative Jazz Club
American guitarist Russ Spiegel performs with Finn Scholes (tpt), Callum Passells (alto sax), Roger Manins (tenor sax), Connor McAneny (piano), Cam McArthur (bass), Dan Waterson (drums) live at the… Audio
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WATCH: Performances of popular New Zealand compositions
New Zealand music written in classical styles is in good heart and growing popularity. These are some of the most-watched performances filmed by SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, many with sound… Video
David Burchell at the Auckland Town Hall Organ
Dunedin organist David Burchell plays a recital on the Auckland Town Hall Organ. The organ is German-built in the style of an English concert organ, and so this programme is largely German and…
Auckland Arts Festival: Force of Nature
A concert at the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival of new music by New Zealand composers. It celebrates New Zealand's wildlife. Audio
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SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in Eb Op 44
Benjamin Baker, Donald Armstrong (vlns), Wenhong Luo (vla), Matthias Balzat (cello), Laurence Matheson (pno) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 23 September… Audio
MOZART: Oboe Quartet in F K370
Robert Orr (ob), Wilma Smith (vln), Amanda Verner (vla), Matthias Balzat (cello) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 23 September, 2023 Audio
S FISHER: Mata-Au for string trio
Benjamin Baker (vln), Amanda Verner (vla), Matthias Balzat (cello) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 23 September, 2023 Audio
FRANCAIX: Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano
Robert Orr (ob), Todd Gibson-Cornish (bssn), Laurence Matheson (pno) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 23 September, 2023 Audio
RACHMANINOV: Cello Sonata in G minor Op 19
Todd Gibson-Cornish (bssn), Wilma Smith, Donald Armstrong (vlns), Wenhong Luo (viola), Ashley Brown (cello) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 22 September… Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Souvenir de Florence
Benjamin Baker, Donald Armstrong (vlns), Wenhong Luo, Amanda Verner (violas), Ashley Brown, Matthias Balzat (cellos) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 22… Audio
ELGAR: Romance for bassoon in D minor Op 62
Todd Gibson-Cornish (bssn), Wilma Smith, Donald Armstrong (vlns), Wenhong Luo (viola), Ashley Brown (cello) Performed at the Martinborough Music Festival in the Martinborough Town Hall, 22 September… Audio
NZSO: Spectacular
New life springs forth in the much-loved 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which is paired with the lush and deeply moving Fifth Symphony by Sibelius. And NZ pianist…
NZSO: Bach Extended
LISTEN: Three of maestro JS Bach’s great works, alongside pieces by his sons Wilhelm and Carl. Both were heavily influenced by their father, but also pushed the boundaries of what baroque music could…
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2023
Thousands of Kiwi secondary school musicians and composers perform together and enjoy the thrill of making music each year in the largest and longest running chamber music event of its kind. Here are… Audio
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NZSO: Spirit
Simon O'Neill and the NZSO on stage with symphony and songs from two of the greatest romantic composers: Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss live at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
APO: The Greats
NZ violinist Benjamin Morrison returns from Vienna to perform with the APO in a dynamic performance of Brahms and Schubert conducted by Giordano Bellincampi.
Orchestra Wellington: Fantastic Symphonies
Experience the rage, fury and opium-addled love of French composer Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique - the original anthem to sex, drugs and rock and roll. Here it is paired with it's sequel Lelio, …
Orchestra Wellington: New World
This concert features soloist Amalia Hall (violin) and features the overture to Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Sama, a new Violin Concerto by Michael Norris, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony.
Yeyeong Jin wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2023
Yeyeong Jin’s heartfelt performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto secured first place in this prestigious event and prizes including $40,000 cash, a recording contract, a multi-city tour and the loan… Audio