Michael Houstoun

Performed as an encore by Michael Houstoun at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Great Classics Series concert, 25 March 2021. Audio

Performed by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Great Classics Series concert, 25 March 2021. Audio

Michael Houstoun talks to Tim Dodd about the demands that Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto places on the pianist. Audio

Performed as an encore by Michael Houstoun at his recital celebrating the the 250th birthday of Beethoven, Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 December 2020. Audio

Performed by Michael Houstoun at his recital celebrating the the 250th birthday of Beethoven, Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 December 2020. Audio

Performed by Michael Houstoun at his recital celebrating the the 250th birthday of Beethoven, Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 December 2020. Audio

Performed by Michael Houstoun at his recital celebrating the the 250th birthday of Beethoven, Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 December 2020. Audio

Performed by Michael Houstoun at his recital celebrating the the 250th birthday of Beethoven, Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 December 2020. Audio

Beethoven has been a constant feature throughout Michael Houstoun's career. The New Zealand pianist tells Eva Radich why, as he prepares for his all-Beethoven recital to celebrate the composer's… Audio

Jeremy Fitzsimons (percussion), Michael Houstoun (piano). Recorded 5 December 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio

Michael Houstoun (piano), Anthony Ferner (flute), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson. Audio

Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei.

Recorded 26 September 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert

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"I’m not finished. I’m not done." Michael Houstoun was due to retire from live performances at the end of this year but COVID-19 changed all that.

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Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio

Michael Houstoun (piano). Audio

Michael Houstoun (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 30 March 2012. Audio

Michael Houstoun & Tony Chen Lin (pianos), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Audio

Leading New Zealand concert pianist Michael Houstoun has announced he will retire from performing. Audio

In his last ever interview New Zealand’s most revered pianist answers your questions. Michael Houstoun tells us about his life behind the keys, whether his hands are insured, what his favourite (and… Audio

Lyell Cresswell’s new piano concerto was premiered last week by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The programme also featured Elgar and Prokofiev. Peter Hoar discusses whether… Audio