John Ritchie
John RITCHIE: Suite No 1 for Strings
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Blendulf. Audio
John RITCHIE: Papanui Road Overture
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brian Law. Audio
The Critics Chair - 13 July 2014
William Dart reviews a number of local releases in this programme. The Auckland Philharmonia play works by Ross Harris; and Jaz Coleman's Symphony No 2 The Island. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Audio
John Ritchie
NZ composer on tonight's Christchurch performance of his String Quartet by the New Zealand String Quartet. Audio
John Ritchie
NZ composer talks about the reworking of his 1962 String Quartet and upcoming 90th birthday celebrations. Audio
Frank Gurr Obituary
New Zealand composer John Ritchie talks about the life and work of top NZ clarinettist who passed away last night. Audio
John Ritchie
Contemporary of recently deceased concert violinist Ruth Pearl, talks about her life and work. Audio
John Ritchie and Frank Gurr
NZ Composer celebrating 50th Anniversary of his Concertino for Clarinter and String Orchestra - plus original soloist Audio
John RITCHIE: Pisces - Partita Concertante
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Carl Pini (conductor and violin) Audio
John RITCHIE: Why Don't You Talk To Me?
Performed by Ruth Hawkey and Wallace Woodley Audio
John RITCHIE: Ergo Tua Rura Manebunt
Performed by the Canterbury University Centennial Choir and Chamber Orchestra and members of the NZ Army Band, conductor John Ritchie. Audio
Douglas LILBURN: Landfall in Unknown Seas (1972)
Performed by the NZBCSO, conducted by John Ritchie, narrator Bruce Mason. Audio
John RITCHIE: Suite No 1 for strings
Performed by the National Orchestra, conducted by John Hopkins. Audio