NZSO announces new Music Director
Recently named Music Director of the English National Opera, André de Ridder is also the next Music Director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
June 23, 2025
Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: July 2023
Cameron Lam’s monthly playlist covers Classical, Jazz and Sound Art that adventures across land, sky and sea before returning to the comfort of home.
July 12, 2023
Review: Elgar, Farr: Cello Concertos (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey)
Two concertos composed a century apart resonate with each other.
March 16, 2021
Review: Claire Cowan: Hansel and Gretel (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra)
Claire Cowan's Hansel and Gretel ballet score is a delectable treat for young and old.
January 19, 2021
Franz-Paul Decker has died
NZ Symphony orchestra’s first Conductor Laureate passes away at 90. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 22, 2014
NZ minister denies axing New Zealand symphony orchestras
A new discussion paper on orchestra funding provokes fears of major cuts to New Zealand’s major ensembles Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 24, 2012
Review: Sibelius: Symphonies (New Zealand SO/Inkinen)
These performances don’t surpass the likes of Karajan or Kletzki but they are thoroughly recommendable.
January 3, 2011