Stephen De Pledge

Stephen De Pledge and the NZSO give the world premiere of NZ composer Lyell Cresswell’s final work. Flanking the piano concerto is Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring depicting a rural wedding, and…

The dying composer Lyell Cresswell's gift to his pianist friend Stephen De Pledge was a new concerto. Now De Pledge finally gets to perform it.  Audio

This festival was created to give early-career NZ musicians a performance opportunity during COVID. In this concert you’ll hear music by violinist Hazuki Katsukawa, viola player Zephyr Wills, and… Audio

A Piano Extravaganza featuring a host of pianists, both professional and student, all in celebration of their beloved colleague and teacher. Audio

Performed by Stephen De Pledge, Sarah Watkins, Rachel Fuller, Katherine Austin, Richard Liu, Rae de Lisle at two pianos at the 'Piano Extravaganza: Concert in Celebration of Rae de Lisle', School of… Audio

Performed by Stephen De Pledge, Rachel Fuller, Sarah Watkins at one piano at the 'Piano Extravaganza: Concert in Celebration of Rae de Lisle', School of Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 30 April… Audio

Performed by Stephen De Pledge, Sarah Watkins at two pianos at the 'Piano Extravaganza: Concert in Celebration of Rae de Lisle', School of Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 30 April 2023. Audio

The complete concert including presentation and speeches. Recorded in the School of Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 30 April 2023. Audio

UK cellist Matthew Barley partners with NZ pianist Stephen De Pledge for a national tour showcasing the cello. Audio