Nz Composer
Michael NORRIS: Heavy Traffic
Performed in 2006 by Hamish McKeich (contrabassoon), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and James Judd (conductor). Audio
Michael NORRIS: Heavy Traffic (introduction)
Kenneth Young introduces this addition to the NZSO's mini-concerto series, featuring the contrabassoon as solo instrument. Audio
Robert BURCH: Concertino for horn, piano and strings
Performed at a 1994 NZSO concert by horn soloist Edward Allen and conductor Franz-Paul Decker. Audio
Robert BURCH: Concertino for horn, piano and strings (introduction)
Kenneth Young introduces a rare work composed by a former NZSO horn player. Audio
Lyell CRESSWELL: Violin Concerto
A 1971 studio recording by violinist Alex Lindsay and the NZBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Edwin Carr. Audio
Lyell CRESSWELL: Violin Concerto (introduction)
Kenneth Young introduces this work from early in Lyell Cresswell's career, written while he was a post-grad student in Toronto. Audio
John RIMMER: Europa
Performed by Dalewool Auckland Brass and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya in June 2002. Audio
Ross HARRIS: The Beginning of a New Story
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on their 60th birthday in 2007, conducted by James Judd. Audio
Ross HARRIS: The Beginning of a New Story (Introduction)
Kenneth Young introduces this commission for the NZSO for their 60th birthday. Audio
Kit POWELL: Rothko Variations for Orchestra
Participants: Kit Powell (composer), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young (conductor), Michael Parsons (producer), Graham Kennedy (engineer). SOUNZ Readings recorded at the Michael Fowler… Audio
Juliet PALMER: Swerve
Juliet Palmer (composer), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young (conductor), Michael Parsons (producer), Graham Kennedy (engineer). SOUNZ Readings recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre in… Audio
Ross HARRIS: The Hills of Time
Participants: Ross Harris (composer), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young (conductor), Michael Parsons (producer), Graham Kennedy (engineer). SOUNZ Readings recorded at the Michael Fowler… Audio
David FARQUHAR: Harlequin Overture
David Farquhar (composer), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young (conductor), Michael Parsons (producer), Graham Kennedy (engineer). SOUNZ Readings recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre in… Audio
Ross HARRIS: The Hills of Time
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert as part of the 2011 NZSO-RNZ Concert-SOUNZ Recordings. Audio
Gillian BIBBY: The Beasts
Song cycle of 6 songs and 5 snatches, for baritone and piano. Audio
Nigel KEAY: String Quartet No 2
A 2002 performance by the Nevine String Quartet, recorded in the Ilott Theatre, Wellington. Audio
Nigel KEAY: String Quartet No 2 (introduction)
Kenneth Young introduces this work by a now-expat composer who resides in Paris. Audio
Jack BODY: In the Curve of Song
The première performance by Stroma and soprano Madeleine Pierard. Audio
