Main Stage
Resonance
A concert for our times. Conductor André de Ridder brings us a powerful programme shaped by contrasts.
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Duration
Approx. 1 hour and 52 minutes, including interval
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Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte
Bryce Dessner Concerto for Trombone
Shostakovich Symphony No. 8
André de Ridder appears with generous support from The Diessl Family.
From the ethereal glow of Ravel’s luminous sound world to the towering emotional force of Shostakovich, this is music that confronts darkness and insists on the triumph of light. At its heart is an Aotearoa New Zealand premiere showcasing the extraordinary artistry of NZSO Section Principal Trombone David Bremner.
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Pre-concert talks
Wellington
Thu, 09 Apr, 5:45pm
Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre
Auckland
Fri, 10 Apr, 6:45pm
Supper Room, Auckland Town Hall
Pre-concert speaker: Cheryl Hollinger
Cheryl Hollinger picked up the trumpet at 11, beginning a lifelong passion and 40-year career in music. Raised in Pennsylvania, she studied at West Chester University before earning Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Juilliard.
She performed with orchestras across the US, including principal trumpet roles in New Orleans, Florida and Savannah, and appeared as a soloist with multiple ensembles. Her career also included international performances—from the Proms in London to the Olympic Arts Festival in Sydney—and a recording on The Fragile with Nine Inch Nails.
Cheryl joined the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2000 as Associate Principal Trumpet, where she spent 25 years. She now focuses on teaching and her role as a presenter on RNZ Concert, joining as a casual presenter in August 2025.
Everybody Eats pre-concert dinner
Wellington
Thu, 09 Apr, 5:00pm
LTD. Level 1, 60 Dixon Street
Everybody Eats and the NZSO have teamed up to bring NZSO Members a pre-concert dining experience before our Resonance concert.
Everybody Eats is a pioneering organisation that uses food that would otherwise be destined for landfill to create delicious and affordable meals.
For just $35 per person, Everybody Eats will craft a concert themed menu.