Interview with Luka Venter

NZSO NYO Composer-in-Residence 2025 Luka Venter on the inspiration behind glacier.

Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite

The NZSO performs one of Tchaikovsky’s best-know waltzes, conducted by Gemma New

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Gemma New interview

NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor Gemma New talks about the upcoming 'Jupiter' concert and also reveals her highlights of the NZSO 2025 Season with RNZ Concert's 'Three to Seven' presenter, Bryan Crump.

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Cheryl Hollinger's Trumpet Collection

Behind the scenes, Interview
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Conducting by Design

Behind the scenes, Gemma New
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor Op. 64, Mvt. 2

Mendelssohn, Violin, Delicate, Concerto
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Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre

Saint-Saëns, Violin, 19th Century
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Haydn: Symphony 103 'Drum Roll', Mvt. 4

Haydn, 18th century, Horn
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Debussy: Prelude

Debussy, 19th Century, Harmonies
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Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major Op. 90 Mvt. 4

Mendelssohn, Symphony, Lively
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Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2

Gemma New, Ravel, Ballet music
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2025 Livestreams

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Emerging Artists: livestream

Young Musicians, Concerti, Emerging Artists
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Stabat Mater: livestream

Choir, Contemporary, New Zealand Composer, World Premiere
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Four Seasons: livestream

Violin, Exuberant, Italian, French
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Debussy: Syrinx

Bridget Douglas, Debussy, Flute, Solo performance
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Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite

Gemma New, Jubliee, Tchaikovsky, Ballet music
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Season 2025 Moments

Monumental, Legendary, World Premiere
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol

Rimsky-Korsakov, Gemma New, Jubliee
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Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major

Jubliee, Gemma New, Bridget Douglas, Flute
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Ravel: Boléro

Ravel, Energetic, Gemma New, French
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Beyond Words: The Making of Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, Documentary
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John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, John Psathas, Collaboration
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Gemma New interview

Gemma New, Monumental, World Premiere
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Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva

Mana Moana, Collaboration
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Wynton Marsalis: Blues Symphony

André de Ridder, Blues, 21st Century, Wynton Marsalis
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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, Movement IV

Young Artist Showcase, Tchaikovsky
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Schumann: Symphony No. 2

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Beethoven, Great symphonies, André de Ridder
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Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183

Symphony, Energetic, Mozart, James Judd
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Dvorak: Symphony No. 8

Symphony, Joyful, Dvorak, Idyllic, James Judd
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Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 97 'Rhenish'

Symphony, Majestic, Schumann, James Judd
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68

Symphony, Pastoral, Diedre Irons, Piano
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Wynton Marsalis: Blues Symphony

André de Ridder, Blues, 21st Century, Wynton Marsalis
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Haydn: Symphony 103 'Drum Roll', Mvt. 4

Haydn, 18th century, Horn
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Aotearoa NZ

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The Phoenix Foundation: St Kevin

Collaboration, Contemporary, New Zealand Composer
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John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, John Psathas, Collaboration
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Nathaniel Otley: the convergence of oceans

New Zealand Composer, NYO
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John Psathas: Seikilos

John Psathas, New Zealand Composer, Gemma New
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Gareth Farr: Ngā Hihi o Matariki

Symphony, Gareth Farr, Gemma New, Taonga Pūoro, Ariana Tikao, Mere Boynton
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Dame Gillian Whitehead: retrieving the fragility of peace

Dame Gillian Whitehead, New Zealand Composer
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David Mason: Wāhi Ngaro

New Zealand Composer, NYO, 21st Century
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Cameron Monteath: Moirai

New Zealand Composer, Young Artist Showcase
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Beyond Words - An expression of peace and unity through music

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Valerie Coleman: Umoja - Anthem of Unity

Beyond Words, Valerie Coleman, Joyful
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Traditional: Hasbi Rabbi/Molla Mamad Jan

Beyond Words, Traditional
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OUM: Daba

Beyond Words, Contemporary, Middle Eastern
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Reza Vali: Funèbre for String Quartet and String Orchestra

Beyond Words, Vesa-Matti Leppänen, Violin
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Kyriakos Tapakis: Mantilatos

Beyond Words, Oud, Kyriakos Tapakis
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Beyond Words: The Making of Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, Documentary
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John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, John Psathas, Collaboration
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Storytime: Taea Ngā Whetū

te reo, Educational, Piripi Taylor
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Storytime: Colour the Stars

Fun for kids, Educational, Piripi Taylor, Storytime
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Storytime: Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro

Fun for kids, Educational, Pere Wihongi, te reo
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Storytime: The Bomb

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Troy Kingi
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Storytime: Snake and Lizard

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Raybon Kan
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Storytime: Down in the Forest

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Ria Hall
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Storytime: How My Koro Became a Star

Matariki, Fun for kids, Educational, Pere Wihongi
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Storytime: Tio Tiamu

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Maaka Pohatu
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Storytime: A Lion in the Meadow

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Anna Coddington
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Storytime: The Stolen Stars of Matariki

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Miriama Kamo
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Storytime: I Roto i te Ngahere

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Ria Hall
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Storytime: Mrs Wishy Washy's Farm

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Suzy Cato
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TFR Simanu: Faliu Le La

Mana Moana, Collaboration
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HM Queen Salote Tupou III: Siueli 'o e Pasifiki

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Tonga
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Traditional: Kua Iti Te Marama

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Cook Islands
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Maiava Pouono Hunkin: Manu O Le Vave Ao

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Samoa
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Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva

Mana Moana, Collaboration
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Helen Tupai: Lo’u Fesoasoani

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Samoa
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Vaniah Toloa: Tukua (Tagi E)

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Tokelau
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Malcolm & Panapa Lakatani: Nukututaha

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Niue
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Traditonal: Isa Lei

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Fiji
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HM Queen Salote Tupou III: Nepituno

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Tonga
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Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva (Encore)

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Encore
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Bizet: Carmen Suites

Opera, Dramatic, Bizet, Passionate, James Judd
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Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2: VI. Danse Bohème

Opera, Energetic, Passionate, Bizet, Hamish McKeich, Ngū Kīoro… Harikoa Ake
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Bizet: Carmen Parle-moi de ma Mère

Opera, Poignant, Bizet, Hamish McKeich, Emotive
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Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1 V. Les Toréadors

Bizet, Classics, James Judd, Opera, 19th Century
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The World of the NZSO

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Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16

Concerto, Young Artist Showcase, Piano, Ben Carter
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Meet your NZSO: Larry Reese

Interview, Behind the scenes, Timpani
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Barrière: Sonata for Two Cellos

Cello, Nicolas Altstaedt
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Molly Pawson: Bellbird's Call

Young Artist Showcase, Molly Pawson, James Judd
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Meet your NZSO: Brigid O'Meeghan

Interview, Behind the scenes, Cello
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Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33

Concerto, Young Artist Showcase, Cello, Ingrid Kosaka
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Meet your NZSO: Lenny Sakofsky

Interview, Behind the scenes, Percussion
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Dvorak: Symphony No. 8

Symphony, Joyful, Dvorak, Idyllic, James Judd
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Verdi: Nabucco Overture

Opera, Dramatic, Verdi, Emotional, James Judd
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Dvorak: Slavonic Dances in C Major

Orchestral, Exuberant, Dvorak, James Judd
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Cece McMillan: Wild Card

Young Artist Showcase, Cece McMillan, James Judd
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Dorothy Buchanan: Peace Fanfare

Dorothy Buchanan, James Judd, New Zealand Composer
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NZSO Staff Picks

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Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129

Concerto, Andrew Joyce, Schumann, Cello, James Judd
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Helen Tupai: Lo’u Fesoasoani

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Samoa
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Barrière: Sonata for Two Cellos

Cello, Nicolas Altstaedt
Free
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Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2: VI. Danse Bohème

Opera, Energetic, Passionate, Bizet, Hamish McKeich, Ngū Kīoro… Harikoa Ake
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Brahms: Hungarian Dance No.5

Brahms, Rhythmic, Gemma New, Passionate
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Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 97 'Rhenish'

Symphony, Majestic, Schumann, James Judd
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Gluck: Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Christmas, Flute
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Sei Solo

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Sei Solo 1

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Jessica Oddie
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Sei Solo 2

Solo performance, Bach, Cello, Ken Ichinose
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Sei Solo 3

Solo performance, Bach, Viola, Nicholas Hancox
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Sei Solo 4

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Anne Loeser
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Sei Solo 5

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Simeon Broom
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Sei Solo 6

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Vesa-Matti Leppänen
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Discovering Beethoven

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Discovering Beethoven 1

Chamber, Romantic, Beethoven, Viola, Cello, Violin
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Discovering Beethoven 2

Chamber, Violin, Beethoven, Flute, Viola, Cello
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Discovering Beethoven 3

Chamber, Violin, Beethoven, Viola, Cello, Piano
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Discovering Beethoven 4

Chamber, Beethoven, Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano
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Discovering Beethoven 5

Chamber, Violin, Viola, Beethoven, Piano, Cello
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Discovering Beethoven 6

Chamber, Violin, Viola, Beethoven, Cello
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Bring Your Students’ Stories to Life with Music!

Fun for kids, Educational
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Storytime: Colour the Stars

Fun for kids, Educational, Piripi Taylor, Storytime
Free
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Storytime: Taea Ngā Whetū

te reo, Educational, Piripi Taylor
Free
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Storytime: How My Koro Became a Star

Matariki, Fun for kids, Educational, Pere Wihongi
Free
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Storytime: Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro

Fun for kids, Educational, Pere Wihongi, te reo
Free