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NZSO announce feast of outstanding artists for 09
Friday, 12 September 2008, 5:21 pm | NZSO
From Pinchas Zukerman to Gautier Capuçon, Mark Wigglesworth to Leif Segerstam, and Sibelius to Wagner, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 2009 Season is a magnificent offering. More >>
Feel The Seasons Change
Saturday, 2 August 2008, 3:37 pm | NZSO
In February of this year, Salmonella Dub and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra united for the Feel The Seasons Change tour, with shows performed in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Nelson. This tour will now be immortalised through the release ... More >>
Rest Home Incidents Symptoms of Staffing Shortage
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 1:51 pm | NZSO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says recent reports of incidents endangering the health and safety of rest home residents are reflective of an industry struggling to recruit and retain the levels of staff required to provide adequate care. More >>
NZSO Reaches Out In New Year
Sunday, 9 December 2007, 2:34 pm | NZSO
Next year the NZSO reaches out to new audiences thanks to its "Feel the Seasons Change" tour with Salmonella Dub and guests. Pietari Inkinen makes his mark on 2008, in his first official year as our new Music Director. Our Christmas gift ... More >>
French Cello Charm
Sunday, 3 June 2007, 3:42 pm | NZSO
"Gautier Capuçon plays the cello with the control and wisdom of a much older musician. The lightness of his touch and the consistent clarity of his bow strokes are quite admirable in themselves, but when combined with an uncanny sweetness of ... More >>
Dame Kiri Returns to Sing With NZSO Anniversary
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 4:09 pm | NZSO
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is recognised the world over as a celebrated soprano as well as a dedicated mentor to young musicians. The Kiri te Kanawa Foundation was formed in 2005 to assist talented young New Zealand singers and musicians through thoughtful ... More >>
Happy Birthday NZSO!
Friday, 16 February 2007, 2:11 pm | NZSO
'In the performance of this work the orchestra distinguished itself by display of its sound musicianship" The Evening Post, Wellington 7 March 1947 It is 8pm, Wednesday 6 March 1947, and the 65 members of the National Symphony Orchestra of New Zealand ... More >>
Dionne farewells New Zealand with NZSO tour
Monday, 29 January 2007, 10:02 am | NZSO
Hot off the press, we have just heard that the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tour with Dionne Warwick will be her final performance visit to New Zealand. More >>
NZSO Visits The West Coast With Two Heartthrobs
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 3:31 pm | NZSO
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will be coming to the central south island later this month as the orchestra introduces young American conductor, Edwin Outwater and the NZSO's own pin-up; Concertmaster - Vesa-Matti Leppanen as soloist during an exclusive ... More >>
Shostakovich:100 years and more popular than ever
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 3:29 pm | NZSO
Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the 20th century's greatest composers. He was the voice of Russia during turbulent times. The great vividness of his music enriches the many thousands of new listeners who discover it. The NZSO invites you to discover ... More >>
Showcase of New Zealand Music for Orchestra
Friday, 3 November 2006, 3:37 pm | NZSO
On November 6th and 7th the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich will showcase seven works by Kiwi composers in the eleventh session of NZSO-SOUNZ Readings. More >>
National Youth Orchestra 2006
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 10:25 am | NZSO
The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will embark on their annual week of music making in August under renowned English conductor, Simon Streatfeild and featuring this years young Composer-in-residence, Aucklander Claire Cowan. The orchestra will perform ... More >>
National Youth Orchestra 2006
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 11:18 am | NZSO
The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will embark on their annual week of music making in August under renowned English conductor, Simon Streatfeild and featuring this years young Composer-in-residence, Aucklander Claire Cowan. The orchestra will perform ... More >>