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Ovation for NZSO at Shanghai Expo

Sunday, 31 October 2010, 12:01 am | NZSO

A rock star reception met the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at the Shanghai Expo last night, after the first concert in the orchestra's biggest ever international tour. More >>

NZSO packs up for International Tour

Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 10:47 am | NZSO

The players of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) have packed up their beloved instruments and tucked away their music scores as they prepare to embark on their most prestigious international tour ever. More >>

Brilliant young cellist joins NZSO

Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 10:46 am | NZSO

British cellist Andrew Joyce has joined the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, making his debut this week as NZSO Principal Cello. More >>

Free NZSO Concert booked out in Christchurch

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 3:14 pm | NZSO

A free NZSO concert in Christchurch tomorrow night is now booked out, with 2,300 people snapping up seats. More >>

Huntly schoolchildren to perform with NZSO

Monday, 9 August 2010, 9:34 am | NZSO

Huntly school students will have the chance to play with musicians of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in two concerts at HuntlyCollegethis month. More >>

NZSO Breaks It Down With Leading Aussie Conductor

Monday, 26 July 2010, 4:50 pm | NZSO

Audiences new to classical music will hear two famous masterpieces broken into bits in August, in two special Wellington concerts marking a new departure for the NZSO. More >>

NZSO and West Endstars to create American musical

Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 11:46 am | NZSO

7 July 2010- NZSO Media Release NZSO and West Endstars to create American musical magic! The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and stars of London’s West Endwill bring Broadway’s golden age to dazzling musical life in Aucklandand Wellingtonnext month, ... More >>

A month of passionate works with the NZSO

Friday, 3 July 2009, 12:52 pm | NZSO

July is a month of passionate works with the NZSO. It may be cold outdoors but we can't wait for Alexander Melnikov and Mark Wigglesworth to heat up our concert halls with some spectacular works by Rachmaninov, Brahms, Debussy and Shostakovich. More >>

NZ Music Month Ticket Offer For Enotes Subscribers

Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 12:26 pm | NZSO

Buy 2 Tickets For The Price Of 1 Ticket On all seats! (service fee will apply) TICKETS START FROM JUST $20 Book at TICKETEK/ 0800 TICKETEK / www.ticketek.co.nz BUY NOW! More >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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