Podcasts about New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Interview by Kris PetersSince releasing their acclaimed debut album Tū (2018), New Zealand metal warriors Alien Weaponry have been lauded for their kinetic presence and sound, as well as their vital blend of culturally profound lyricism in both English and te reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand.Still in their teens when that album took the world by storm and with the sudden burden of expectation thrust upon their shoulders, Alien Weaponry bunkered down, surrounding themselves with family and away from the clutches of industry people potentially looking to exploit both their talent and youth. It proved a masterstroke, with the young band following up with Tangaroa (2021) and earned them the title of 'the future of heavy metal' by Metal Hammer and led to tours around the world with the likes of Guns N' Roses, Gojira, Slayer and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.But, they say, a band's third album is the most defining one of their career and that moment has come with the impending release of Te Rā (March 28).Described as their heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, Alien Weaponry feel like they have returned with a point to prove. HEAVY caught up with the newest member of the band, bass player Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds, to find out more."I think we were definitely nervous going into the first single," he began when asked how the band are feeling about the album finally seeing the light of day. "I think the single probably had a lot more nerves surrounding it than the album itself. Because, you know, it's a new stage in the band's evolution and sound. And it's the first time I've been a part of the writing and recording process. And particularly because the first single was a song that I had written myself (laughs).So I was sort of like, Oh, God, what if people don't like it? That's my creative input that people don't like. But then of course the song came out and the response has been awesome. Now as we slowly trickle into the album release tomorrow there's been two more singles come out and people seem to love those as well."Talk turns to the music side of Te Rā and what sound they were trying to achieve."We took a step back," he measured. "Obviously, the first album was such a force onto the scene and left a strong impression on a lot of people when that came out in 2018. And the second album didn't quite land where they had wanted to. And when we went to the third album, we were sort of like, OK, what is it that we want to achieve? Are we trying to create a new sound entirely? Are we trying to create something familiar? And so what we decided on was trying to actually find a balance between the highlights of both albums, even the second one. So the second one, what people liked, of course, was the sort of move towards a more technical approach, so maybe more complication in the riffs and the writing structures. And then also a lot of people quite liked the much more traditional sounding Māori vocals, not just singing in another language, but singing in the style of that language, if that makes sense."In the full interview, Turanga further introduced the band's upcoming third album, Te Ra, highlighting the blend of genres and the incorporation of Te Reo Māori to maintain cultural authenticity. He shared his excitement about collaborating with Randy Blythe from Lamb of God, who contributed vocals to a track after their connection on Instagram, emphasizing the influence of Lamb of God on their music. Tu reflected on the band's growth from newcomers to respected figures in the metal scene, acknowledging the challenges of touring post-pandemic.He expressed optimism for a more extensive touring schedule following the album's release, with management actively working on overseas plans, went back to when he joined Alien Weaponry and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Welcoming Rahul Watson Govindan, CEO of Philanthropy New Zealand, to Purposely where he shares his organisation's mission to inspire generosity and grow and celebrate effective giving across New Zealand. A membership organisation representing philanthropists and foundations, they bring people together to learn and to collaborate with each other. Rahul's journey to New Zealand began with what he calls "the scam that brought me to New Zealand." Born in Kerala, India, Rahul spent his early years traveling the world due to his father's job with a multinational corporate. At age four, he faced the prospect of taking a scholarship exam for an English-medium school in India, which would have set him on a path for international opportunities. However, just as he passed the exam, his father was transferred to New Zealand. Initially reluctant to leave, young Rahul's mind was changed by a postcard showcasing New Zealand's natural beauty and the promise of seeing the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra perform in a golden glow amidst emerald green native bush. This idealised image sparked his excitement for the move, though he notes that to this day, he has yet to see the orchestra perform in such a setting! After initially settling in Whanganui, Rahul's family moved to Wellington, where he attended Victoria University, completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. His early years in 1980s New Zealand were challenging as he adjusted to the cultural differences, but he remains acutely aware of the privileges this move afforded him compared to the poverty many of his family members in India experienced. With nearly three decades of global work experience, Rahul has worked with Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, public sector organisations, and Not-For-Profits. He is the co-founder of five companies in three different countries and is a globally recognized strategy and governance professional. In his role at Philanthropy New Zealand, Rahul is inspired by the volume, depth, and breadth of amazing work being done in New Zealand communities by everyday citizens. Rahul envisions a future where the various missions of philanthropic organisations are united to create a comprehensive vision for Aotearoa. This vision encompasses areas such as sustainable food production, environmental conservation, healthcare, education, and the arts. He aims to inspire hope and positivity by showcasing the collective impact of the $4 billion annually invested in these initiatives. Ultimately, Rahul's goal is to participate in creating a future for New Zealand that everyone can be proud of and aspire to, one that he can proudly hand over to his two sons. With a touch of humour and humility, he reminds us that while individuals may not be special, the collective work we do can be truly impactful and transformative.

An incredible, near-spiritual experience. That's how some concertgoers described the first Beyond Words concert at the Christchurch Town Hall last night, which saw the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra line up with both local and international performers. Described as a coming together of musical traditions from the East and West, the spellbinding show is part of five-year commemorations for the Christchurch terror attacks. Reporter Adam Burns was there.

Top stories for Wednesday 6 March 2024: The first military style boot camps for young offenders will be up and running by the middle of this year. The air force's troubled 757 broke down again yesterday - but it isn't likely to be replaced anytime soon. The Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise will apologise after its women's team referred to the quote "redneck government" in a haka. It's Super Tuesday in the US, will Donald Trump sew up the Republican presidential nomination. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a special programme to mark the fifth anniversary of the mosque attacks.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is in new territory this week with a collaborative programme to mark the fifth anniversary of the mosque attacks in Christchurch in which 51 people were murdered. The centrepiece of Beyond Words is called Ahlan wa Sahlan, and incorporates an Arabic welcome which lets people know they are in a place where they belong. The concert will be performed once each in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, beginning in Christchurch Thursday night. Conductor Fawzi Haimor and NZSO's artistic manager Shona Jaunas spoke to Corin Dann.

Plans for a new music complex in the capital have taken a step forward. Victoria University of Wellington, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington City Council have been working on plans to build a National Music Centre in Civic Square. Part of the project was on hold while a suitable spot was found for the university's music school classes and admin. It's now agreed to relocate the school to the central library building after earthquake strengthening work is finished in 2026. Former Wellington mayor and key fund-raiser, Dame Kerry Prendergast, spoke to Corin Dann.

Perfomance by the Signature Choir alongside the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a special one night only event.

A new home is on the way for the country's orchestra.  Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh have chipped in $2 million towards Victoria University's new National Music Centre.  It's also used by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and comes after revelations the Micheal Fowler Centre and Opera House were deemed earthquake prone.  Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Peter Biggs told Mike Hosking this allows the orchestra to record music for films and games.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Seas Treaty 'critical' for the world's wellbeing - United Nations; Calls for independence gains traction at UN's decolonisation meeting; Anti-nuclear movements need to return to the table says activist; Experts from NZ, Aust and Taiwan weigh in on Japan's nuclear wastewater project; 'An organisation with staggering debt levels' - Fiji Rugby Union Chair; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra arrives in Tonga for its first Pacific tour.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra arrives in Tonga for its first Pacific tour.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra arrives in Tonga for its first Pacific tour; Solomons urged to crack-down on violence against children; Tonga's netball squad welcomes addition of three experienced players for world cup.

Brett Weymark is one of Australia's foremost choral conductors. Since 2003 Brett Weymark has conducted the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs throughout Australia and internationally. He has also conducted the Sydney, Adelaide, Queensland, West Australian and Tasmanian symphony orchestras, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Sydney Youth Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic and productions for WAAPA, Pacific Opera and OzOpera. He has performed with Opera Australia, Pinchgut Opera, Australian Chamber Orchestra, The Song Company and Musica Viva. He studied singing and conducting at Sydney University and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and continued conducting studies with Simon Halsey, Vance George, Daniel Barenboim and Sir John Eliot Gardiner, amongst others. His performances have included Bach's Passions and Christmas Oratorio, the requiems of Mozart, Verdi, Duruflé and Fauré and Orff's Carmina Burana. He is champion of Australian composers and has premiered works by Matthew Hindson, Elena Kats-Chernin, Peter Sculthorpe, Ross Edwards and many others. He has prepared choirs for Sir Charles Mackerras, Zubin Mehta, Edo de Waart, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Sir Simon Rattle. He has recorded widely for the ABC and conducted film scores, including Happy Feet, Mad Max Fury Road and Australia. Recent highlight performances include Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (West Australian Opera), Paul Stanhope and Steve Hawke's Jandamarra (SSO), Michael Tippett's A Child Of Our Time (Adelaide Festival) and Carousel (State Opera South Australia). In 2001, Brett was awarded an Australian Centenary Medal. In 2021, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the performing arts through music. Brett is passionate about singing and the role that music plays in both the individual's wellbeing and the overall health and vitality of a community's culture. Music can transform lives and should be accessible to all.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Immortal Bangers and Me by Shayne Carter: The legendary musician recounts his experience playing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Before playing in Christchurch and Dunedin with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Dimmer and Straitjacket Fits' Shane Carter shared his musical journey with Angelina Grey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what's believed to be a first for Aotearoa, a pianist is playing the full Beethoven Piano Concerto cycle over three consecutive days in the same city. Englishman Paul Lewis is undertaking the Beethoven marathon with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Lynn Freeman caught up with Paul in Colorado where he was performing at the Aspen Music Festival, ahead of his trip to Aotearoa. She asked him if he's also in training to perform the five Beethoven piano concertos on the trot. Pianist Paul Lewis's Back to Back Beethoven three-nIght series starts on Friday August 12 in the Auckland Town Hall.

The lights are back on at the St James Theatre in Wellington. Tonight TEEKS and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra graced the stage, with songs arranged by Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is playing a series of shows to audiences of 100 in the Capital. The free shows in the 'Daily Catch' series see NZSO musicians perform small ensemble and solo works. They decided to put the concerts on in Wellington after their North Island tour was canned due to covid-19. LISTEN ABOVE

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will perform seven concerts starting this week, each before an audience numbering no more than 100. Nobody knows exactly what the ensemble will be playing or even how many players there will be, but that didn't stop all the tickets getting snapped up within 24 hours. The NZSO came up for its slightly mysterious concept after having to can a North Island tour this month because of Omicron. But the players still wanted to play, says NZSO director Kirsten Mason, and the fans definitely still want to listen. She spoke to Corin Dann.

Your free classical podcast this month is Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune by Claude Debussy, played by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.

Your free classical podcast this month is Remember Parihaka by Anthony Ritchie, played by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya.

Lewis and Henry de Jong, the brothers behind Alien Weaponry, join us this week! We discuss the the band's new album, Tangaroa, the record's themes of environmental awareness and how everyone needs to do more, why they felt writing about their Maori heritage was extremely important, how touring has changed their perspective on major issues affecting the world, how to fix mistakes made by previous generation by being vocal, and their recent performance with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Petar, Brandon and Jozalyn turn in another music episode inspired by a listener email asking about the best nu metal bands people may not have heard of, and we discuss how the movement holds up 20 years later. Thank you to our sponsor, Metal Blade Records, for their continued support! Songs: Alien Weaponry - “Buried Underground” and “Tangaroa”

Your free classical podcast this month is Mozart's Symphony No 40 played by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.

One of my favorite records of 2021!  Imagine if John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane had the opportunity to make one more record together, it would sound like this record "WAX///WANE" Bio Information on Lucien Johnson: Lucien Johnson has been described as “a saxophonist and composer of rare excellence and mettle.” Involved in a diverse range of artistic projects, his music always succeeds in maintaining a distinctive sound, with a chameleonic emotional range that can shift from warm and intimate through to radical and rebellious. Growing up in an artistic household in Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, New Zealand, Johnson took off for Europe at the age of 22. Since then his music has been greatly informed by his global travelling and encounters. Living in Paris for most of his formative years in the 2000s, he performed in a free improvising trio with Alan Silva (master free jazz double bassist and contemporary of Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra and Albert Ayler) and Makoto Sato, releasing an album on French label Improvised Beings. He has performed with a long list of luminaries from jazz and improvised music, such as Mulatu Astatke, Barre Phillips, Marilyn Crispell, John Betsch, Steve Potts, Jobic Le Masson and Lol Coxhill. He returned to New Zealand in 2009 where he completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Victoria University. Johnson has composed music for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Dance Company, for short film and documentaries and for his own projects. He was musical director of Shogun Orchestra which released two albums on German label Jakarta Records. His latest album under his own name, “West of the Sun”, was released on Japanese label Wonderful Noise and was a finalist for NZ jazz album of the year. Johnson is the composer for Borderline Arts Ensemble, directed by choreographer Lucy Marinkovich. For their work, LOBSTERS, Johnson was awarded Sound Designer of the Year and was also nominated for Outstanding Composer at the Wellington Theatre Awards. Johnson wrote the scipt and music for their next project, STRASBOURG 1518, which was a major commission for the 2020 New Zealand Festival. It was subsequently performed at the 2021 Auckland Arts Festival and at a sold-out return Wellington season to rave reviews. Johnson and Marinkovich were co-recipients of the 2018 Harriet Friedlander New York Residency, administered by the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. Remember to subscribe to SOMETHING came from Baltimore!  Listen and share with your friends. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7HKmMrFB4vAQm3SKzvftA Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tomfunproductions Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-came-from-baltimore/id1400504427 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Bdz5634Wk5bSpaazynbI4?si=cS-_c_rBS2Os83QECKcuJA&dl_branch=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/support

Our Wellington Mornings music guru James Irwin joined Nick to discuss the upcoming Wellington gig featuring Benee and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.We also look at local artist Pickle Darling, and discuss how extensive people's record collections can be.LISTEN ABOVE

Studying in London at the Guildhall School of Music, Rae became an accomplished performer, winning the Sheriff's Piano Prize, the Victor Hoddy Memorial Prize and the Jubilee Scholarship.After returning to New Zealand in 1977, Rae was in high demand as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. She recorded for radio and television, and often played with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.In 2000 Rae accepted a teaching role at the University of Auckland where she is also enrolled as a PhD student.Rae is married to veteran broadcaster Bill McCarthy and together they have two daughters and a grand-daughter.

Among the notable arts winners from this week's budget announcement is the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. It's getting an extra $3.2 million to tide it over the next two years. The orchestra is also in the midst of changing the funding model it's had for years, ahead of celebrations for its 75th anniversary in 2022. The Royal New Zealand Ballet company also received more money in the budget, around $1.15 million. Both sums are on top of the government's lifeline post-Covid-19 lockdown funds. Lynn Freeman asks the NZSO's Chief Executive Peter Biggs if the budget allocation of extra funds is what they'd asked the government for.

Stronger Together will bring together an unlikely pairing of metal heads and classical music fans. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is playing two shows with Alien Weaponry. The metal band from Waipu has gained huge popularity both here and overseas, with songs that include taonga puoro, and lyrics in te reo. The band is made up of brothers Lewis and Henry de Jong, and TÅ«ranga Morgan-Edmonds. The band released their debut album in 2018, and have since sold out headlines shows both at home and in Europe and North America, and played with some of the world's biggest metal acts. The collaboration called Stronger Together, will be conducted by award-winning conductor Holly Mathieson, who's returned from overseas to lead the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time. It will be performed in Hamilton on May 22, and Christchurch on May 29. Lewis and Henry de Jong, TÅ«ranga Morgan Williams and Holly Mathieson join Kathryn Ryan to explain how heavy metal and orchestra came together.

Stronger Together will bring together an unlikely pairing of metal heads and classical music fans. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is playing two shows with Alien Weaponry. The metal band from Waipu has gained huge popularity both here and overseas, with songs that include taonga puoro, and lyrics in te reo. The band is made up of brothers Lewis and Henry de Jong, and TÅ«ranga Morgan-Edmonds. The band released their debut album in 2018, and have since sold out headlines shows both at home and in Europe and North America, and played with some of the world's biggest metal acts. The collaboration called Stronger Together, will be conducted by award-winning conductor Holly Mathieson, who's returned from overseas to lead the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time. It will be performed in Hamilton on May 22, and Christchurch on May 29. Lewis and Henry de Jong, TÅ«ranga Morgan Williams and Holly Mathieson join Kathryn Ryan to explain how heavy metal and orchestra came together.

Having a huge new show packed with big names cancelled by a pandemic doesn't come as a surprise to us now, but it did to Igor Stravinsky in 1918. Histoire du Soldat, or The Soldier's Tale, was setting off on its maiden tour when the Spanish Flu pandemic shut it down. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet are joining forces to take the work to cities and towns right around Aotearoa. The piece was designed to be played in small town and village halls. It has music, dancing, a narrator and a pact with the devil! Sara Brodie is the director of this production of The Soldier's Tale and she joins Kathryn to discuss staging a show from one pandemic in another, a century on.

Having a huge new show packed with big names cancelled by a pandemic doesn't come as a surprise to us now, but it did to Igor Stravinsky in 1918. Histoire du Soldat, or The Soldier's Tale, was setting off on its maiden tour when the Spanish Flu pandemic shut it down. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet are joining forces to take the work to cities and towns right around Aotearoa. The piece was designed to be played in small town and village halls. It has music, dancing, a narrator and a pact with the devil! Sara Brodie is the director of this production of The Soldier's Tale and she joins Kathryn to discuss staging a show from one pandemic in another, a century on.

https://youtu.be/oV8EZwLujNg “Adam Page is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, music educator and record producer based in Adelaide, South Australia. Known widely for his critically acclaimed solo multi-instrumental looping performances, Page has carved his path internationally as a composer. He has written major works for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, Zephyr Quartet and co-composed on numerous occasions with celebrated Kiwi composer John Psathas. Page has recently composed and performed with The Grigoryan Brothers, established the boutique record label - Wizard Tone Records, established and performed with his new 12 piece ensemble - The Adam Page Ensemble (TAPE), written and performed with The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and also conducted the ASO in a concert featuring the music of Ross McHenry and Matthew Sheens.His orchestral music has also been recorded and broadcast twice by ABC Classic FM.Page's other musical collaborations stretch far and wide, working with artists and groups such as The Australian String Quartet, Tim Finn, Slava Grigoryan, Noel Gallagher, Katie Noonan, Riki Gooch, Jamie MacDowell and Tom Thum, Emma Pask, Ross Irwin, Ben Todd, The Shaolin Afronauts, 1.1 Immermann, Ross McHenry, Thomas Oliver, The Adelaide Sax Pack, Darren Percival, Mal Webb, Lisa Tomlins and the late Dr. Chandrakant Sardeshmukh. He has also recorded with artists such as Electric Wire Hustle, Julien Dyne, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Oisima, Spook City, The Shaolin Afronauts and Dave Whitehead (recording various sounds for The Hobbit films). In 2014, Page co-founded Adelaide's 'Wizard Tone Studios' with fellow Adelaide musicians James Brown and Jarrad Payne.”http://www.adampage.com.au/https://www.wizardtonestudios.com/So many topics covered in this interview including The different pathways available for creativesThe power of dreamingSaying YES to things that are super challengingSeriously too many topics to list you just have to listen to the podcastI just loved this interview Adam has so much positive energy and passion for all things creative as a musician he is also interested in other creative spaces as well including the Art Gallery and being inspired by all forms of Art.Adam has an incredible gig really creative and something not seen before here in Adelaide as far I know. Its coming up soon which I can't wait to share a mini podcast all about this gig  and I will be posting this podcast in the next couple of weeks once dates and tickets have been confirmed.Sundays you can see Adam play in The Ben Todd Band at the Gov see link for details.https://www.thegov.com.au/index.php/gig_guide/gig/e120472I think every time I feel like I am unsure of what I am doing as a creative person I am going to listen to Adam's interview and be reenergised.I would like to acknowledge that music played on my Podcast is an original tune by David Innocente, Jazz Musician/Artisthttps://www.innocente.com.au/

STRAVINSKY: Pribaoutki para voz masculina y ocho instrumentos (arr. para mez. y orq.) (3.51). C. Berberian (mez.), Orq. Sinf. “Columbia”. Dir.: I. Stravinsky. FARR: Concierto para violoncello y orquesta “Chemin des dames” (29.02). S. Hurtaud (vc.), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Dir.: B. Northey. STRAVINSKY: Estudio nº 2 en Re mayor. Allegro brillante (4 Estudios para piano, Op. 7) (2.37). J. Nakamatsu (p.). Escuchar audio

Promising young composer University of Canterbury student Thomas Bedggood can't wait to hear his orchestral composition Smoking Mirror Tezcatlipoca, performed live by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has reworked upcoming performances in Auckland and Wellington because parts of the set list couldn't be played while maintaining distance between musicians. Three Spanish-influenced pieces have been tossed out. In their place are two new works that permit a roomier arrangement. Peter Biggs is the chief executive of the NZSO.

More than 2,000 people will be treated to a suite from Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier at a performance by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington tonight. The NZSO will be the envy of the musical world as it plays what's thought to be the first to a live audience in a full concert hall since the pandemic began. Chair of the NZSO board, Laurence Kubiak, speaks to Gyles Beckford.

Your free classical podcast this month is Prokofiev's Classical Symphony, played by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.

When I heard from Rice University bass professor Tim Pitts that his former student Alanna Jones had won a spot in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, I immediately dropped her a line and asked if she’d chat about this recent audition for the podcast.     She accepted, and we had a great talk, not only about the NZSO audition but also about her journey from Green Bay, Wisconsin to New Zealand, her time studying with Scott Pingel at the San Francisco Conservatory, life as a member of the Rice University bass studio, her time in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship program.   We also dig into Alanna’s practice routines, what it’s like auditioning in Australia and New Zealand, how she managed herself in the days and weeks approaching an audition, and much more.  This was a great conversation, and I’m looking forward to watching Alanna’s career continue to unfold over the coming years!   Listen to more audition-related episodes at contrabassconversations.com/auditioning     Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor.   Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

21 years ago Split ENZ keyboardist and New Zealand music royalty Eddie Rayner started an orchestral project combining the talents of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with contemporary pop singers to perform Split Enz songs.ENZO returns to Christchurch for a very special show this Saturday May 5th at the Isaac Theatre Royal.Eddie Rayner spoke to Chris Lynch about the music and what it's like revisiting the great hits of Split Enz.  

Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #117! http://www.organduo.lt/podcast Today's guest is composer, organist and choir conductor from New Zealand, ​Nigel Williams. During his student days he was a chorister at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. In his eleven years in the choir he developed an interest in composing organ and choral music. After graduating from the University of Auckland with a Master's Degree in composition he began a career as a music teacher. He was at the forefront of music education in New Zealand for almost 30 years having taught variously at Westlake Girls High School, St Paul's Collegiate School, Scots College, and Marsden School for Girls. He retired recently from the position of Director of Music at Mill Hill School in London (UK). Currently Nigel is musical director of the Tauranga Civic Choir for whom he is composing a large scale cantata style work for performance in 2019. He has always maintained an active life as a musician and composer in the community. In Hamilton NZ Nigel established a regional orchestra and jazz band festival for schools. Taking advantage of St Paul's Collegiate new Letourneau organ he established an international organ festival to further promote the playing of the organ in New Zealand. He was Director of Music at Hamilton's St Peter's Cathedral for several years and established choral scholarships to ensure a quality of choral singing at the Cathedral and establish an enduring link with Hamilton's Waikato University's Music Department. In Wellington NZ Nigel served as chair of the Wellington regional committee of the New Zealand Choral Federation. During his seven years as musical director of the Bach Choir of Wellington he enjoyed the opportunity of directing over twenty five concerts with an emphasis on the larger scale works of J.S. Bach. He was fortunate to forge a relationship with members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra which lead to the formation of the Chiesa Ensemble. Nigel's last concert with the Bach Choir was a complete performance of J.S. Bach's Mass in B minor. In this conversation, Nigel shares his insights about his love for twelve tone technique, modal music and of course, the polyphony. ​Enjoy and share your comments below. ​And don't forget to help spread the word about the SOP Podcast by sharing it with your organist friends. And if you like it, please head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. This helps to get this podcast in front of more organists who would find it helpful. Thanks for caring. Related Links: http://www.nigelwilliamscomposernz.com Nigel's music on Sheet Music Plus: ​http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=nigel+williams&aff_id=454957

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This episode is all about The Lord of the Rings as Zack shines a "leit" on the compositional technique known as "leitmotif" as used by Howard Shore throughout the iconic film trilogy. He shares a couple of his favorite tracks before opening up the discussion to his brother, Alex, but just as the Fellowship encountered many surprises during their adventure, there just might be a surprise or two in store for this episode...  Check out Nerdwriter's analysis of Shore's music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7BkmF8CJpQ  Also, a quick shout-out to the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and all the incredible soloists for their performances on these soundtracks since Zack forgot to do it during the episode!!*Mute City Music, LLC is a trademark of E. Zachary Demos. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The sole purpose of this podcast is for the criticism, commentary, and teaching of copyrighted works*

Today's interview is with Paul MacAlindin. Paul discovered from an early age that he loved being an artist leading artists. As a musician, dancer and all-round performer, he found his voice through conducting, a passionate journey that has led him to work with orchestras and ensembles all over the world, from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra to the Armenian Philharmonic to the Düsseldorf Symphoniker. Today is the launch of his amazing book Upbeat: The Story of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. The story of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq as told by Paul from its inception to its eventual end. The NYOI came through the most difficult and dangerous of times to produce fine music not only in Iraq but also in Britain, Germany and France. A beacon of hope and achievement the young musicians and their tutors made bridges across their own ethnic divisions, made great music in the most trying and tragic of circumstances, and became their country’s best ambassadors in 5000 years. Here's him in a... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christian Biegai, from Berlin, Germany, has written film scores for feature films, documentaries, and animated films around the world. These films include: the short film Whistle (directed by Duncan Jones), films for Marc Meyer, and with Helena Bulaja on the animated fairytale Regoch and her experimental interactive movie inspired by Nikola Tesla which also features Laurie Anderson and Terry Gilliam. Working at Park Road Post as an editor, Christian contributed a string quartet piece for the Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee, Eagle vs. Shark and contributed to the score for the New Zealand documentary The Big Picture. He also scored Brigitte Bertele's feature film: Nacht Vor Augen (A Hero's Welcome), which premiered at Berlin.Christian is a classical saxophonist who has played with large orchestras, small quartets, and artist collectives. He has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the clair-obscur saxophone quartet, Antony and the Johnsons, and the artist collective Edison Woods, and on the score for 3:20, written for solo saxophone for him by Gerald Busby.

NZMac.com guest Scott Bulloch, Audio Product Specialist at Renaissance NZ Limited talks to Nathan Haines, world renown flute and saxophone musician. Nathan talks about some of his recent work, including a recording with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra which his brother mixed in Logic at home. He talks about his recent trip to Europe gigging and recent collaborations. Using iChat, Nathan is able to share files and discuss this with musicians he is collaborating with, adding his tracks to Logic and then given these file back.