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NZSO pays tribute to our Anzac heroes

Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:11 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Commemorate the spirit of Anzac with your national orchestra and enjoy three inspiring works by composers from Australia, New Zealand and England. We begin On Anzac Eve with a salute across the Tasman to our closest allies. Sydney-born composer Ross ... More >>

Lunch date with the NZSO – FREE!

Thursday, 14 March 2013, 3:42 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Tune out of work and tune into a relaxing set menu with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in NZSO Lunch Date. Last year’s Lunch Dates were so successful that we decided to continue the tradition, this time serving you a musical feast from Italy. More >>

World-class cellist begins first tour of 2013 NZSO Season

Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 1:21 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Virtuosic cellist Daniel Müller-Schott visits New Zealand for the first time to perform one of the world’s best loved cello concertos with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. More >>

Experience the exotic colours of Ravel

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 12:46 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

21 February 2013 - NZSO Media Release for immediate release Experience the exotic colours of Ravel with your national orchestra, the NZSO We open our 2013 NZSO subscription season with an extravagant exploration of the senses, featuring three luscious works ... More >>

Young musicians show off honed orchestral skills

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:29 am | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Young musicians show off honed orchestral skills in exciting summer concert The NZSO National Youth Orchestra is gearing up for an exciting Summer Residency in February 2013. Its talented young musicians will present a challenging and eclectic programme ... More >>

NZSO Tan Dun: Martial Arts Trilogy Chinese New Year Concert

Monday, 14 January 2013, 11:18 am | NZ Symphony Orchestra

14 January 2013 - NZSO Media Release for immediate release NZSO welcomes Academy-Award winning composer Tan Dun for Chinese New Year To mark the Year of the Snake, Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun returns to New Zealand to welcome in the Chinese New ... More >>

NZSO welcomes Tan Dun for Chinese New Year

Monday, 14 January 2013, 11:13 am | NZ Symphony Orchestra

To mark the Year of the Snake, Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun returns to New Zealand to welcome in the Chinese New Year and conduct the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a thrilling performance of his Martial Arts Trilogy. More >>

Young musicians show off orchestral skills in summer concert

Thursday, 20 December 2012, 3:17 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

The NZSO National Youth Orchestra is gearing up for an exciting Summer Residency in February 2013. Its talented young musicians will present a challenging and eclectic programme including Brahms’ momentous Symphony No. 2 Op. 73 in D Major; smaller ... More >>

Sarah Ballard wins prestigious NZSO Young Composers Awards

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 4:38 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Auckland-based music student Sarah Ballard is this year’s NZSO Todd Corporation Young Composers Awards winner. It is the second time Sarah has been a participant in the prestigious national composers’ programme, but she didn’t expect to take ... More >>

NZSO maestro picks up the bow for double concerto debut

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 3:23 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

NZSO Music Director, Pietari Inkinen, puts down his baton and picks up his violin bow to take on the role of violin soloist as part of the next exciting NZSO tour Mahler 7. More >>

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra announces 2013 Season

Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 11:29 am | NZ Symphony Orchestra

24 October 2012 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra announces 2013 Season The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 2013 Season is a rich mix of our strengths - creativity, artistic aspiration and dedication, all brought to life by our international reputation which ... More >>

UK pop chart sensation, violinist Nicola Benedetti, in NZ

Thursday, 20 September 2012, 1:02 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Acclaimed violinist Nicola Benedetti has secured the highest album chart position for any solo British instrumentalist in the past 20 years! And, in the wake of her chart success she’s heading to New Zealand to tour with the New Zealand Symphony ... More >>

Embark on an exotic musical OE with NZ Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 11:55 am | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Experience the “sass and sizzle” of Camille Saint-Saëns when remarkable pianist Stephen Hough performs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. On this journey Around the World in 80 Minutes we’re taking you to Paris, by way of Egypt, for the great ... More >>

NZSO offers an intimate glimpse into the world of music

Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 1:27 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Nineteen New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players are heading south to tour the world. NZSO In Miniature is a lively and informative geographical tour showcasing diverse musical snippets from all around the world. More >>

Appointment Of Chief Executive, NZ Symphony Orchestra

Monday, 19 September 2011, 1:50 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

Donald Best, Chairman of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, today announced the appointment of Christopher Blake to the position of Chief Executive of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. More >>

World-class NZSO ensemble heading south

Friday, 15 July 2011, 2:06 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

A New Zealand Symphony Orchestra ensemble will play one of the most famous melodies of all time in a tour of Canterbury and Otago next month. The Back to Bach tour of Ashburton , Timaru , Oamaru and Dunedin in August includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s ... More >>

Dame Kiri and NZSO team up for Rugby World Cup 2011

Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 11:35 am | NZ Symphony Orchestra

International opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will deliver a world-class night of musical celebration on the eve of the Rugby World Cup final. More >>

Photo exhibition reveals hidden side of NZSO

Thursday, 9 June 2011, 2:31 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

An exhibition of photographs revealing the private and public moments of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players during their smash-hit international tour is about to go on display in Wellington. More >>

The NZSO goes Pop! Plus a Mini Maestro & a Mystery Mud Man

Friday, 1 April 2011, 1:56 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

What a month! We end our barnstorming Apotheosis national tour with a community concert in Christchurch next week, packed with friends and special guests - including a very talented eight-year-old. Then we sweep the North Island with two well-loved stars ... More >>

NZSO announces free concert in Christchurch

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:17 pm | NZ Symphony Orchestra

The show will go on in Christchurch when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs a free concert for the local community next month. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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