Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

Music we know is a great healer, and members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra have just been to quake-hit Kaikoura to play for children and for people who're struggling. Kaikoura Earthquake… Audio, Gallery

MAHLER: Symphony No 1 in D, The Titan; Christchurch Symphony Orchestra & Melbourne Youth Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio

BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio

The music of rock's greatest chameleon will fill the Horncastle Arena this Saturday. Symphonic Oddity, the Music of David Bowie features NZ singers Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Laughton Kora and Anna… Audio

Highly regarded Scandinavian cellist Torleif Thedéen made his Christchurch Symphony Orchestra debut on Saturday night, performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No 1. Tony Ryan reviews the concert that… Audio

Torleif Thedéen is one of the most highly regarded musicians in Scandinavia. Tomorrow night he teams up with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for its Pushing Boundaries concert playing Haydn… Audio

Music can set a scene. In the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s case, it will set many scenes, as they explore the score from the short film Flying South which takes audiences through the beauty of… Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is acknowledging the greats for this Saturday’s concert Homage. Great works reimagined will be performed including Anton Webern's interpretation of Bach's Ricercare… Audio

The CSO launched its 2017 season with a concert titled Romeo & Juliet last week. Tony Ryan went along to see what the year has in store for Canterbury orchestra-goers. Audio

Pianist Denes Varjon is back with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the first time since its 2012 Mozart Festival. The award winning pianist will perform Beethoven’s first Piano Concerto. The… Audio

It’s slightly ironic timing for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra as they prepare for the concert Force of Nature tomorrow night which includes Sibelius’ Symphony No 5. Making his Shaky Isles debut… Audio

Clarissa Dunn spoke with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra CEO Gretchen La Roche about her votes in Settling the Score 2016 one of which was Mendelssohn's overture 'Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage'.

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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s chief conductor Benjamin Northey looks ahead to the classical, creative and curious pieces the CSO will perform in 2017. From Romeo and Juliet and Beethoven, to David… Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Evan Ziporyn: Ngaben (for Sari Club). Banju Gunung Saliju Gamelan Ensemble, Christchurch Symphony… Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Jack Body: Melodies for Orchestra. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich. Recorded 14 May 2016 in the… Video, Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Toru Takemitsu: A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich… Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents music influenced by different Pacific cultures. Gareth Farr: Concerto for percussion & orchestra. Strike Percussion, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Hamish… Video, Audio, Gallery

The Melbourne Youth Orchestra is back to perform with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. The groups will present Mahler's First Symphony, The Titan. Also on the bill is a trans-Tasman clarinet trio… Audio