Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

Pianist Tony Chen Lin discusses the new Steinway he'll be performing on this weekend for the first concert at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio

Equal pay has been a hot topic in New Zealand orchestral circles following a law suit in the US.

Classical pianist Jayson Gillham has gone from the Outback to the world's concert halls. He's in NZ to perform with the APO and CSO. Video, Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio

Jenny Wollerman (soprano), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio

A new piece inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary is among the works on offer from the CSO's 2019 season; the first for the orchestra in its "new" old home at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will lead in more ways than one this weekend for the BECA Artist Series. He’s also the soloist for this performance. He discusses juggling… Audio

The Lexus Song Quest finalists have been announced, CSO concertmaster Martin Riseley returns for a dual role and we listen to music inspired by star-crossed lovers.

Tony Ryan reviews the Christchurch Symphony Orchestras Fear and Courage concert featuring energetic pianist Nikolay Khozyainov. Audio

New Zealand Opera announces its new General Director, we play music inspired by the Football World Cup, Tony Ryan reviews the CSO & we mark the passing of conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky.

Women wear pants in all walks of life but they are unable to do so in a formal concert setting in New York. What about in New Zealand?

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is joined by virtuoso pianist Nikolay Khozyainov for its Fear and Courage concert tomorrow. Prokofiev’s third Piano Concerto, Bernard Hermann’s Psycho and… Audio

Some international orchestras ban their female players from wearing pants. What’s the standard here? We look forward to this weekend’s Christchurch Symphony Orchestra performance of Prokofiev’s Third…

Do sharks like classical music? New research reveals the answer. Decca signs three new artists, dynamic Kiwi conductor Gemma New on her growing career and we celebrate great violinist Joshua Bell. Video

The glitz and glamour of Germany’s Weimar Republic and the bright lights of Broadway are coming to the Garden City this weekend. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra brings alive the music of Germany’s… Audio

Three talented New Zealand musicians awarded the 2018 Patricia Pratt Scholarships, we mark 40 years of the BBC Young Musician competition, the CSO brings Berlin and Broadway to Christchurch & we…

Pianist Tony Chen Lin gave a performance of Ravel’s piano concerto with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra on Saturday in the Garden City. Tony Ryan was at the very special concert that also featured… Audio

We look back to previous Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Award recipients, Tony Ryan review’s CSO’s Pathétique; We talk to Oboist Thomas Hutchinson & Sir Simon Rattle is the second in…

Pianist Tony Chen Lin makes his professional debut with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this Saturday playing Ravel’s popular Piano Concerto in G. Eva Radich speaks to Tony about recording his… Audio

We find out why Opera Australia is going to the dogs, what nursery rhymes have to do with the NZSO, Pianist Tony Chen Lin talks about working with the CSO and recording his first solo piano disc, and…