Diedre Irons
NZSO: Pastoral
The NZSO performs two of Beethoven's best-loved works, Piano Concerto No 5, Emperor; and Symphony No 6, Pastoral with guest pianist Diedre Irons, and conductor Hamish McKeich.
Amy BEACH: Piano Quintet in F sharp minor
Performed by pianist Diedre Irons with New Zealand String Quartet at the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2022. Audio
BACH: Keyboard Concerto No 1 in D minor BWV1052
Diedre Irons (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Recorded 21 September 2019 by RNZ Concert. Audio
Mozart: Piano Concerto No 23 in A, K488
Diedre Irons (piano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Recorded 8 April 2021, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
CPE BACH: Keyboard Concerto No 4 in C minor Wq43/4
Diedre Irons (fortepiano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin/director). Video, Audio
Cherished and accomplished pianist on the joy of performing Beethoven
Pianist Diedre Irons had listeners around the world galvanized by her performance of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto in Wellington with the NZSO at the start of July, in a concert performed in front of… Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat Op 73, Emperor
Diedre Irons (piano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
BRAHMS: Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor Op 25
Leppänen Piano Quartet, recorded in St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington by RNZ. Audio
DVOŘÁK: Piano Quartet No 2 in Eb Op 87
Leppänen Piano Quartet, recorded in St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington by RNZ. Audio
Philip NORMAN: Changing Lanes
Diedre Irons (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 6 March 2005. Audio
Gillian WHITEHEAD: Voices of Tane
Diedre Irons (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 11 March 1986. Audio
Piano centerpiece for Christopher’s Classics
The piano takes centre stage at The Piano for Christopher’s Classics. Pianist Diedre Irons along with NZSO Concert master Vesa-Matti Leppanen, Principal Viola Julia Joyce and Principal Cello Andrew… Audio
Gillian WHITEHEAD: Tūmanako
'Journey through an Unknown Landscape'. Diedre Irons (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 30 May 2010. Video, Audio
SCHUBERT: Adagio & Rondo Concertante in F D487
Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin), Julia Joyce (viola), Andrew Joyce (cello), Diedre Irons (piano). Audio
FAURÉ: Piano Quartet No 1 in C minor Op 15
Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin), Julia Joyce (viola), Andrew Joyce (cello), Diedre Irons (piano) Audio
BRAHMS: Piano Quartet No 2 in A Op 26
Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin), Julia Joyce (viola), Andrew Joyce (cello), Diedre Irons (piano) Audio
Remembering a great artist, violinist Jan Tawroszewicz
Pianist Diedre Irons pays tribute to violinist Jan Tawroszewicz who died at his Christchurch home on Saturday. The Polish musician raised the level of musicianship in this country after he arrived to… Audio
David FARQUHAR: Black, White and Coloured First Set (selections)
Selections: Homage to G. G.; Homeage to Chopin; Spirituals in Black and White: 'Nobody Knows'; 'Rock-a my Soul'; 'Lord I can't sit down'. Emma Sayers, Richard Mapp, Diedre Irons (pianos) recorded by… Audio
Dorothy BUCHANAN: From The Spring
Jan Tawroszewicz (violin), Diedre Irons (piano). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert, 2 August 1992. Audio
Diedre Irons and Chris van der Zee
Wellington Chamber Orchestra Piano soloist and conductor for this weekend's Wellington Chamber Orchestra featuring Beethoven's Piano Concert No 3. Audio
