New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Upbeat for Thursday 22 March
We find out why Opera Australia is going to the dogs, what nursery rhymes have to do with the NZSO, Pianist Tony Chen Lin talks about working with the CSO and recording his first solo piano disc, and…
Review: NZSO plays Star Wars
Star Wars fans from around NZ flocked to the capital to see the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra perform the score of Star Wars A New Hope, with the film playing on a big screen behind the musicians. So… Audio
Upbeat for Tuesday 13 March
Was the force with the NZSO in its Star Wars performances at NZ Festival? Paul Rosoman brings Fields of Poppies alive at St Mary of the Angels tonight. Then the second of our famous five concertos you… Video
Tugging on the harp strings
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s principal harpist Carolyn Mills discusses female representation in orchestras, teaching the next generation of girls how to play the harp and whether performing Star… Video, Audio
Review: NZSO perform music from the movies
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra launched its first tour of 2018 on Friday night in fine fashion. Upbeat producer Zoë George reviews the music from the movies. Video, Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Theme from Jurassic Park
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
VANGELIS, arr NIC RAINE: Chariots of Fire
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
MAX STEINER: Suite from Casablanca
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
JOHANN STRAUSS: The Blue Danube
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Adventures on Earth from E.T.
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
DANNY ELFMAN/JOHN WASSO: Music from Spider-Man
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS: Theme from Schindler's List
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
LALO SCHIFRIN: Theme from Mission Impossible
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
John WILLIAMS: Music from the Star Wars Saga
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
ALAN SILVESTRI: Suite from Back to the Future
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
Is classical music really for dinosaurs?
It's been said that classical music is for dinosaurs. Upbeat producer Zoë George finds out if this is true. Video
NZSO’s Hamish McKeich’s top picks for 2018
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is shaking things up in the hopes of attracting new audiences to classical music. NZSO conductor Hamish McKeich chooses five diverse pieces that will be on offer… Audio
Seven awesome reasons to see the NZ Symphony Orchestra in 2018
The NZSO is offering a range of great gigs this year, with music from some our favourite video games, films and televisions shows. Get ready to geek out in 2018. Video
Review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Messiah
It’s that time of year again when Handel’s Messiah is performed everywhere. The NZSO set the ball rolling with their Wellington performance conducted by Brett Weymark with three Australian soloists… Audio
“Electrifying” performer adds voice to Messiah
Australian Soprano Celeste Lazarenko, known for her “electrifying” performances, is adding her voice to this year’s New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Messiah with the Orpheus Choir. The Guildhall trained… Audio