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A spotlight on solo instruments with orchestra by New Zealand composers
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Claire COWAN: Stark - The Violin Concerto (première)
24 Jul 2017The concerto takes its inspiration from iconic NZ dancer Freda Stark, made famous in the 1930’s after her lover, Thelma Mareo was allegedly murdered with a glass of poisoned milk. Video, Audio
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Gareth FARR: Cello Concerto, Chemin des Dames (première)
12 May 2017Sebastien Hurtaud (cello), with NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Video, Audio
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Eve de CASTRO-ROBINSON: Triple Clarinet Concerto
22 Feb 2020Eve de CASTRO-ROBINSON: Triple Clarinet Concerto. Ellen Deverall, Richard Haynes, Andrew Uren (clarinets), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Video, Audio
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Ross HARRIS: Violin Concerto
21 Nov 2019New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Anthony Marwood (violin), Tecwyn Evans (conductor). Video, Audio
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John PSATHAS: Planet Damnation
26 Oct 2007Concerto for timpani and orchestra, played by Laurence Reese with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio
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Philip BROWNLEE & Ariana TIKAO: Ko te tātai whetū
13 Jun 2015This concerto for taonga pūoro and orchestra is a collaboration between composer Philip Brownlee and taonga pūoro specialist Ariana Tikao. Video, Audio
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Philip NORMAN: When Gravity Fails
12 Apr 2017Bryony Gibson-Cornish (viola), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
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Louise WEBSTER: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
12 Apr 2017Yuka Eguchi (violin), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor) Recorded 12 April 2017, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert for 2017 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
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Michael NORRIS: Violin Concerto - Sama (première)
1 Dec 2018Violinist Amalia Hall with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Video, Audio
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Gillian WHITEHEAD: Karohirohi
9 Oct 2012Carolyn Mills (harp), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Alexander Lazarev. Audio
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Ross HARRIS: Labyrinth
4 Dec 2012Andrew Jarvis (tuba), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd. Audio
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Alex TAYLOR: Flute Concerto
18 May 2019The world première performance by Abigail Sperling and the Auckland Chamber Orchestra conducted by Peter Scholes in the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, 25 November 2018. Video, Audio
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John ELMSLY: Violin Concerto (première)
13 May 2017Violinist Jun Hong Loh with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
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Chris GENDALL: Triple Concerto
1 May 2017NZTrio, Orchestra Wellington, Marc Taddei (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 1 September 2012. Audio
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Ben HOADLEY: Turakirae
18 May 2019The world première performance by Peter Scholes (clarinet and director) and the Auckland Chamber Orchestra in the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, 25 November 2018. Video, Audio
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Lyell CRESSWELL: Piano Concerto No 2
19 Oct 2017The world première performed by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Johannes Fritzsch. Video, Audio
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Karlo MARGETIĆ: Piano Concerto, Melting Furniture
30 May 2016Karlo Margetić: Melting Furniture for piano and orchestra. Video, Audio
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Lyell CRESSWELL: Violin Concerto
1 Nov 2011A 1971 studio recording by violinist Alex Lindsay and the NZBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Edwin Carr. Audio
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Karlo MARGETIC: Xylophone Concerto
22 Oct 2013Brent Stewart (xylophone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Radio New Zealand Concert recording from 3 April 2009. Audio
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Alex TAYLOR: Bassoon Concerto
1 May 2017New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Ben Hoadley (bassoon), Hamish McKeich (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert for the 2016 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
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Kenneth YOUNG: Euphonium Concerto
28 Nov 2012New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Riki McDonnell (euphonium), Kenneth Young (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert as part of the 2012 NZSO-RNZ Concert-SOUNZ Recordings. Audio
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Gareth FARR: Concerto for percussion & orchestra
23 Sep 2016Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Gareth Farr: Concerto for percussion & orchestra. Strike Percussion, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish… Video, Audio, Gallery
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John RIMMER: Explorations-Discoveries
27 Nov 2013New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Sam Jacobs (horn), Hamish McKeich (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert as part of the 2013 NZSO-RNZ Concert-SOUNZ Recordings. Audio
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Ken WILSON: Concerto for clarinet and strings
29 Nov 2011A 1965 studio recording with the composer Ken Wilson as clarinet soloist, and the NZBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Juan Matteucci. Audio
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Robert BURCH: Concertino for horn, piano and strings
8 Nov 2011Performed at a 1994 NZSO concert by horn soloist Edward Allen and conductor Franz-Paul Decker. Audio
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Kenneth YOUNG: Piano Concerto
11 Nov 2014Michael Houstoun (piano), Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Steven Smith. Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert at the Auckland Town Hall, 26 August 2004. Audio
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Anthony RITCHIE: Guitar Concerto Op 79
1 Jan 1998Performed by Matthew Marshall (guitar), Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Edvard Tchivzel. Audio
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Michael NORRIS: Heavy Traffic
15 Nov 2011Performed in 2006 by Hamish McKeich (contrabassoon), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and James Judd (conductor). Audio
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John RIMMER: Hidden Treasures
29 Apr 2006Performed by Ed Allen (horn), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor). Audio
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Anthony RITCHIE: Whalesong
23 Oct 2012Dale Gold (double bass), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Pietari Inkinen. Audio
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David FARQUHAR: Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra
15 Feb 2016Matthew Marshall (guitar), Wellington Regional Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Sewell. Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 5th June 1993. Audio
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Gareth FARR: Funambulistic Strains
5 Aug 2006Concerto for trombone and orchestra, played by David Bremner with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Edo de Waart.. Audio
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Martin LODGE: Winterlight
25 Jul 2008Concerto for bassoon and orchestra played by Preman Tilson with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julia Jones. Audio
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Kenneth YOUNG: Remembering
28 Jun 2008Concerto for violin and orchestra, played by Vesa-Matti Leppänen with the NZSO conducted by Yoel Levi Audio
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Edwin CARR: Concerto Balabile
8 Dec 2017Richard Mapp (piano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Matthias Bamert. Recorded by RNZ Concert, 28 September 2001. Audio
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John RIMMER: Viola Concerto
1 Jan 1982Performed by the NZSO, conductor Janos Furst. Solo viola Vyvyan Yendoll. Audio
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Lyell CRESWELL: Alas! How Swift
12 May 2007Concerto for trumpet and orchestra, played by Michael Kirgan with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pietari Inkinen . Audio
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Edwin CARR: Piano Concerto No 2
1 Jan 1987Performed by the NZSO, conducted by John Hopkins with Sally Mays (piano). Audio
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Nigel KEAY: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
1 Jan 2001Performed by Frank Chevalier (viola), New Zealand Chamber Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
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Douglas MEWS: Joshua, concerto for trombone and orchestra
26 Jun 1974Performed by the NZBCSO conducted by Juan Matteucci with Thomas Hill (trombone). Recorded 26 June 1974. Audio
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Peter SCHOLES: Bonk
23 May 2008Concerto for percussion and orchestra, played by Bruce McKinnon with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dmitri Sitkovetsky. Audio
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