Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Martin Riseley
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will be both the director and soloist in the CSO's first concert of its new Artist Series. He explains how he manages to juggle the varied… Audio
Chris CREE BROWN: Viola Concerto
Performed by Serenity Thurlow (viola) and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/ Benjamin Northey. Recorded 12 March 2016 at the Air Force Museum, Wigram by RNZ Concert. Audio
Serenity Thurlow
Serenity Thurlow, the Principal Violist for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, talks about the new work written for her by Chris Cree Brown that she premieres this weekend at the orchestra's… Audio
Kirsten Eade
Kirstin Eade was one of the three person judging panel for the 49th National Concerto Competition 2016. Kirstin is the Associate Principal Flutist for the NZSO and has been involved in the… Audio
Sam Lucas
Cellist Sam Lucas has won the National Concerto Competition in Christchurch on Saturday, playing Ernest Bloch's Schelomo for cello and orchestra. The University of Waikato student takes away the ten… Audio
Philip NORMAN: Canterbury Rhythms
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Max McBride. Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 14th October 1989. World premiere performance in Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: Duo Concertante
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Pritchard (violin), Rowan Prior (cello). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 30th April 1992. Audio
John RITCHIE: Papanui Road Overture
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brian Law. Audio
Sebastian Tewinkel
German conductor Sebastian Tewinkel talks about coming back to New Zealand to work with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Audio
Grace Kim: Australian Pianist
Grace Kim has been praised for her rich hypnotic playing. She says Spanish composer Manuel de Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain suits her temperament very well - romantic, passionate, fiery at… Audio
Philip BROWNLEE & Ariana TIKAO: Ko te tātai whetū
This concerto for taonga pūoro and orchestra is a collaboration between composer Philip Brownlee and taonga pūoro specialist Ariana Tikao. Video, Audio
Julia Deans: CSO
NZ singer and songwriter featuring in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's Rock Divas show. Audio
Anna Hoetjes: Bach Magnificat
Soprano Anna Hoetjes joins the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, the Consortia University of Canterbury Chamber Choir, and a host of soloists this weekend, for Bach's 'Magnificat'. She previews… Audio
Benjamin Northey: CSO Baroque Festival
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Music Director previews their Baroque Festival taking place over three concerts in the next two weeks. Audio
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra - Sea to Sky
Slava Grigoryan (guitar), Christchurch SO/Benjamin Northey
LILBURN: Overture Aotearoa
WESTLAKE: Antarctica Suite
SIBELIUS: Symphony No 2 Op 43
Recorded and broadcast live from the Air Force Museum… Audio, Gallery
Clarissa Dunn: CSO Broadcast
Presenter of this weekend's concert by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra which will be the first concert by the ensemble to be broadcast live on Radio NZ for 19 years. Audio
Gemma New: Conductor CSO
National Concerto Competition Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the National Concerto Competition final. Audio
Natalia Lomeiko: violinist
Natalia Lomeiko plays the spectacular Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this week, as part of their Russian Masters programme. Eva catches up with Natalia about her… Audio
The Adults Live with the CSO
The Adults Live with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, performing Up & Gone; Nothing To Lose; Long Way Off; A New Beginning; Middle Of The Universe; Reunite. The final four songs are exclusive to… Audio
Christchurch Symphony Review
Tony Ryan reviews last Saturday nights performance featuring sporano Anna leese and tenor Bradley Daley. Audio