Orchestra Wellington
Claire COWAN: Stark - The Violin Concerto (première)
The 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
Orchestra Wellington: HOLST - The Planets
Holst's pieces describe the moods or personalities of seven planets. Performed by Orchestra Wellington, and women of the Orpheus Choir, conducted by Marc Taddei, and accompanied by video by NASA. Video, Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker, Act II
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
BARTOK: Piano Concerto No 3
Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
BERLIOZ: Beatrice & Benedict, Overture
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Vincent Hardaker. Audio
Orchestra Wellington fundraise for fellow musician
The orchestra is like a family, and when a family member is unwell everyone wants to help. Violinist Slava Fainitski has been a member of Orchestra Wellington for over 25 years. He recently had a… Audio
SCHUBERT: Symphony No 9 in C D944, Great
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
MAHLER: Adagio, from Symphony No 10
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
REVIEW: Orchestra Wellington & Michael Houstoun
Michael Houstoun played for a marathon 90 minutes, performing two concertos with Orchestra Wellington on Friday night. Peter Mechen reviews Houstoun’s performance of two concertos in D Minor: Mozart’s… Audio
BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor
Pianist Michael Houstoun with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
MOZART: Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor K466
Pianist Michael Houstoun with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor
Pianist Michael Houstoun with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
Concert master works with master of concertos
Orchestra Wellington’s concert master Amalia Hall has only been in the role a short time, but she’s achieved a lot. This week she oversees the orchestra with Michael Houstoun as he performs a concerto… Audio
REVIEW: Orchestra Wellington’s Firebird
Peter Mechen reviews Orchestra Wellington’s opening concert for 2017, Firebird. The programme featured great early works by not just Stravinsky but also Beethoven’s first symphony and the premiere of… Audio
John ELMSLY: Violin Concerto (première)
Violinist Jun Hong Loh with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird, Suite (1911)
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
The Impresario
It’s a grand title befitting someone persuasive, flamboyant and powerful; and it’s the title that marks an ambitious year for Orchestra Wellington and Music Director Marc Taddei. Diaghilev is the… Audio