NZSO

New life springs forth in the much-loved 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which is paired with the lush and deeply moving Fifth Symphony by Sibelius. And NZ pianist…

LISTEN: Three of maestro JS Bach’s great works, alongside pieces by his sons Wilhelm and Carl. Both were heavily influenced by their father, but also pushed the boundaries of what baroque music could…

A concert exploring the big questions of life and death through works by John Psathas, Richard Strauss and Mozart - composers who have all grappled with these universal themes in profound and… Audio

Simon O'Neill and the NZSO on stage with symphony and songs from two of the greatest romantic composers: Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss live at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.

NZSO Principal Trombonist and conductor David Bremner joins Bryan Crump from Nuku'alofa Tonga to discuss the Island nation's love affair with brass instruments and the profound effect the visit has… Audio

Enjoy the best of British music and two of its biggest names - composer / conductor Sir James MacMillan, and percussionist Colin Currie join the NZSO to celebrate the 2017 British & Irish Lions rugby…

Mahler’s Fourth - a picture of the perfect childhood - is paired with Gabriella Smith's Tumblebird Contrails, a hauntingly evocative work inspired by the hallucinatory sounds of the Pacific Ocean. Audio

LIVE: Celebrated as an inspirational conductor of Romantic and post-Romantic classical music, the New Zealand debut of Sir Donald Runnicles sees his artistry combined with that of cellist Nicolas…

LISTEN: Pop star Benee teams up with the NZSO for a spectacular show of her award-winning songs in amazing new symphonic arrangements inspired by Disney, James Bond, even 90's trip-hop treatments… Audio

The NZSO has fun with music from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka, Ravel’s La Valse, and his irrepressible Piano Concerto performed by Stephen De Pledge, as well as Clyne’s Masquerade, commissioned for…

LISTEN to the world premiere of NZ composer Robert Wīremu’s Tahuri koe ki te maunga teitei, which was written to be paired with Mahler 3, one of the greatest symphonies of all time. Featuring Sasha…

Immortal Bangers and Me by Shayne Carter: The legendary musician recounts his experience playing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio

A soul-stirring and passionate programme showcasing musical portraits of some of literature’s most famous characters - Romeo and Juliet and the notorious seducer Don Juan. In between, NZ violinist… Audio

A concert of hope, drama and triumph with music by Verdi, Brahms and Dvořák. James Judd conducts the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Voices New Zealand. Audio

A Concert celebrating 75th Jubilee of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio

Dressed up for the occasion, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra plays selections from seven Harry Potter films, conducted by Christopher Dragon. Gallery

Messiah celebrates the whole story of Christ, from God's promises to the prophets of the Old Testament, the birth of Jesus, his death and resurrection and his future second coming.

Actress and producer Teuila Blakely reveals how the music of Beethoven sustained her in the face of prejudice and racism. Audio