Indra Hughes
Indra Hughes: Harpsichordist
After playing the fiendish harpsichord part in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 5 with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Indra Hughes wanted a new challenge. He’s wrapping his fingers around the first… Audio
Curtain Raiser: Debussy - La Mer
All too often a great work of art is completely misunderstood when it’s first unveiled. This was true of Claude Debussy’s 'La Mer' when it was premiered in Paris in 1905. Introduction by Indra Hughes.
…Curtain Raiser: Elgar - Enigma Variations
Elgar's set of 14 variations are sketches of his friends ... well, actually 12 other people, the composer himself, and a dog. Indra Hughes presents an introduction. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Beethoven - Symphony No 7 in A
Beethoven himself considered this symphony one of his best works.
Introduced by Indra Hughes. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
When fellow composer Herbert Howells first heard this music he was so overwhelmed that he couldn't sleep and paced the streets of Gloucester all night, reeling from the work's profound impact. … Audio
Mozart's sacred music
Indra Hughes recounts the fascinating stories behind Mozart's sacred music. Audio
Critic's Chair: Bach Trio Sonatas for Organ
Indra Hughes introduces a brand-new release by organist Robert Costin, just in time for Organ Week 2014. This recording, on Stone Records, features JS Bach's six Trio Sonatas for Organ BWV 525-530… Audio
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637?-1707)
Indra Hughes presents a selection of Buxtehude's vocal and chamber works. Audio
Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)
Indra Hughes explores the life and music of Percy Whitlock. Audio
Indra Hughes: The Art of Fugue
Auckland based organist and conductor performing JS Bach's The Art of Fugue on the Auckland Town Hall Organ this Friday. Audio
Giovanni Gabrieli (c. 1554/1557 – 1612)
We celebrate the life's work of Venetian composer Giovanni Gabrieli Audio
Indra Hughes and Nicholas Forbes
Music Director of Auckland's Musica Sacra Choir and NZ Organ Scholar presenting Stravinsky and Frank Martin Masses this weekend. Audio
Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
Indra Hughes introduces the 17th century German composer. Audio
Indra Hughes and Ben Hoadley
Music Director of Auckland's Musica Sacra Choir is joined by NZ dulcian player for concert of Renaissance music this weekend. Audio
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Music Director of Auckland's Musica Sacra choir previews this weekend's Christmas Spectacular. Audio
Indra Hughes and Iain Tetley
Conductors of Musica Sacra Choir's Good Friday presentation of Durufle and Howells Requiems. Audio
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Founder and Musical Director of Auckland's 'Musica Sacra' choir talks about their 10th Anniversary performance this weekend. Audio
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Director of Auckland's Musica Sacra choir; beginning their 10th Anniversary season this weekend. Audio
David GRIFFITHS: The Servant
Performed by Musica Sacra directed by Indra Hughes at Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Auckland. Audio