Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Epic return for Christchurch Town Hall
Christchurch celebrated the re-opening of the Town Hall in style with Shapeshifter and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in concert.
Christchurch Town Hall reopens for first post-quake concert
Drum and bass band Shapeshifter have headed home to team up with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the first post-quake concert at the repaired Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Shapeshifter & CSO to open Christchurch Town Hall
The finishing touches are being put on the Christchurch Town Hall, before it’s opening gig tonight, with Shapeshifter and the CSO combining Drum and Bass with Classical florishes. Audio
Pianist chooses special Steinway for Christchurch Town Hall
Pianist Tony Chen Lin discusses the new Steinway he'll be performing on this weekend for the first concert at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Equal pay hot topic for NZ orchestras following US lawsuit
Equal pay has been a hot topic in New Zealand orchestral circles following a law suit in the US.
From the Outback to the concert halls of the world
Classical pianist Jayson Gillham has gone from the Outback to the world's concert halls. He's in NZ to perform with the APO and CSO. Video, Audio
RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A Pastoral Symphony
Jenny Wollerman (soprano), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra announces 2019 season
A new piece inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary is among the works on offer from the CSO's 2019 season; the first for the orchestra in its "new" old home at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Leading the CSO in more ways than one
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will lead in more ways than one this weekend for the BECA Artist Series. He’s also the soloist for this performance. He discusses juggling… Audio
Upbeat for Monday 23 July
The Lexus Song Quest finalists have been announced, CSO concertmaster Martin Riseley returns for a dual role and we listen to music inspired by star-crossed lovers.
Review: CSO’s Fear and Courage
Tony Ryan reviews the Christchurch Symphony Orchestras Fear and Courage concert featuring energetic pianist Nikolay Khozyainov. Audio
Upbeat for Monday 18 June
New Zealand Opera announces its new General Director, we play music inspired by the Football World Cup, Tony Ryan reviews the CSO & we mark the passing of conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky.
Orchestras skirting around pants no more
Women wear pants in all walks of life but they are unable to do so in a formal concert setting in New York. What about in New Zealand?
Prokofiev, Psycho and the guest pianist
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is joined by virtuoso pianist Nikolay Khozyainov for its Fear and Courage concert tomorrow. Prokofiev’s third Piano Concerto, Bernard Hermann’s Psycho and… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 15 June
Some international orchestras ban their female players from wearing pants. What’s the standard here? We look forward to this weekend’s Christchurch Symphony Orchestra performance of Prokofiev’s Third…
Upbeat for Thursday 17 May
Do sharks like classical music? New research reveals the answer. Decca signs three new artists, dynamic Kiwi conductor Gemma New on her growing career and we celebrate great violinist Joshua Bell. Video
CSO bringing Berlin and Broadway to Christchurch
The glitz and glamour of Germany’s Weimar Republic and the bright lights of Broadway are coming to the Garden City this weekend. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra brings alive the music of Germany’s… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 11 May
Three talented New Zealand musicians awarded the 2018 Patricia Pratt Scholarships, we mark 40 years of the BBC Young Musician competition, the CSO brings Berlin and Broadway to Christchurch & we…
Review: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Pathétique
Pianist Tony Chen Lin gave a performance of Ravel’s piano concerto with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra on Saturday in the Garden City. Tony Ryan was at the very special concert that also featured… Audio
