Oboe
From North America to the South Pacific
Melanie Lançon and Bede Hanley, principal musicians in Auckland's Philharmonia have come from halfway around the world to make Aotearoa their home. They have joined forces with pianist Stephen De… Audio
TELEMANN: Fantasy No 1 in A
Performed as an encore by Bede Hanley at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert, "Reflections", Auckland Town Hall, 22 October 2020. Audio
Gary KULESHA: Oboe Concerto
Performed by Bede Hanley and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, "Reflections", Auckland Town Hall, 22 October 2020. Audio
Kiwi star Thomas Hutchinson makes his oboe sing
Thomas Hutchinson is one of the most exciting musicians of his generation. This stellar young oboist is the first New Zealander to win Munich's prestigious ARD competition in its 66-year history.
Alfredo Bernardini and Alberto Grazzi: Ensemble Zefiro
The extraordinary colours of 17th and 18th century woodwind instruments have lent Italy’s Ensemble Zefiro a cult following. Audio
Upbeat for Friday 10 August
We speak with cherished Italian woodwind Maestri Alfredo Bernardini and Alberto Grazzi from Italy’s Ensemble Zefiro, and composer Gao Ping and counter tenor Xiao Ma, who are about to premiere their…
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Upbeat for Tuesday 27 March
We look back to previous Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Award recipients, Tony Ryan review’s CSO’s Pathétique; We talk to Oboist Thomas Hutchinson & Sir Simon Rattle is the second in…
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - "Scottish Symphony"
In a concert from its Premier Series, the Auckland Philharmonia plays a programme of works by Ottorino Respighi, Felix Mendelssohn, and contemporary American composer Christopher Rouse - Bede Hanley… Audio
Gordon Hunt
British oboist Gordon Hunt Gordon Hunt is a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. He's in New Zealand to direct the Christchurch… Audio
John Green-Paczian: Hausmusik NZ
Baroque ensemble Hausmusik NZ present 'Imported from Italy' this weekend: a concert of works by Italian and Italian-trained composers. Oboist John Green Paczian previews their performance. Audio
Christopher Bowen & Alison Holden: 'Sings Harry, Bill and Mick'
Christopher Bowen is back in Christchurch, performing a series of songs by composers Douglas Lilburn, Lyell Cresswell, Patrick Shepherd and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He joins pianist Alison Holden to… Audio
Camille Wells: Oboist
Camille Wells is the featured soloist for Sunday's St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra, performing 'Down a River of Time': an oboe concerto by American composer Eric Ewazen. Audio
Orchestra desperately hunting a rare instrument
The race is on for a New Zealand orchestra to locate a rare woodwind instrument ahead of its season opening next week. Audio
Eduard Wesly and Miranda Hutton: 18th-Century oboe quartets
Dutch oboist and early-music specialist Eduard Wesly performs a concert of classical-era chamber music with members of NZ Barok and Affetto, including violinist Miranda Hutton. Audio
Sir George Martin Interview 1998
Beatles aficionado Jeremy Ansell talks to "the fifth Beatle" in 1998. Audio