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The 55th National Concerto Competition took place in March of 2023, featuring three of New Zealand's top pianists under the age of 25. Audio

The new Chief Executive Officer of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has big plans for the CSO, especially when it comes to hitting the right note with the community. Dr Graham Sattler was appointed… Audio

Michael Houstoun (piano), Anthony Ferner (flute), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Holly Mathieson. Audio

Kiwi conductor Holly Mathieson returns home to conduct two of our major orchestras – the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra – as they both finally welcome audiences… Audio

Violinist Ben Baker returns to New Zealand as soloist in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's season opener Symphonic Dances.  Video, Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra made a  racket with a diverse programme of Zappa, Holst and the world premiere of concerto for the LA Percussion Quartet. Tony Ryan was there. Video

New Zealand mezzo soprano Bianca Andrew is back home this winter to sing with Stroma New Music Ensemble and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. She talks about her new position as a member of the… Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Video, Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Video, Audio

Cellist Lev Sivkov with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Audio

Next month the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is performing a concert featuring the music of Bond, James Bond. Guest singers will join the concert to perform the songs of the Bond films over more… Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's Phoenix concert launched their concert season and the restored Town Hall in fine style. Audio

Zoe George talks with David Morriss about the significance of the reopening of the Christchurch town hall. Sir Harold Marshall discusses his design of the hall's world class acoustics. We hear… Audio

Christchurch Town Hall has reopened to the public after lying silent for eight years.

Tony Ryan reviews "Pictures at an Exhibition", the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's last Masterworks concert for 2018 and nominates the whole Masterworks series as the musical highlight of the year… Audio

William Dart looks at the thorny issue of combining rock bands with full symphony orchestras. It can often be dire, but there have been some great successes - one of them, in William's view, happening… Video, Audio

Tony Ryan joined the sold out crowd at Wigram Airforce Museum on Saturday for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Ode to Joy featuring Beethoven’s famous 9^th Symphony and his less well known Violin… Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra was keen to help and has teamed up with Banks Ave School and put on a concert. Video, Audio

Music we know is a great healer, and members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra have just been to quake-hit Kaikoura to play for children and for people who're struggling. Kaikoura Earthquake… Audio, Gallery