Stephen De Pledge
Upbeat for Tuesday 20 Feb
Today is all about celebrating Kiwi composers. Pianist Stephen De Pledge brings alive seven pieces written by Kiwis inspired by Bach’s Partita & composer John Young’s new commission for the…
Ross HARRIS: Piano Fragments
Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 13 August 2016. Video, Audio
Ross HARRIS: Ngā Manu
Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 13 August 2016. Video, Audio
Ross HARRIS: Aria
Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 13 August 2016. Video, Audio
Jack BODY: Superimpositions
Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 13 August 2016. Video, Audio
Wellington group claim NZCT Chamber Music title
Wellington ensemble Druz’ya Quartet has won the NZCT Chamber Music Contest with their performance of Shostakovich’s String Quartet no. 8. The players talk with Clarissa Dunn about the difficult work… Audio
Ross HARRIS: Piano Fragments
Stephen De Pledge (piano). Resound studio recording by RNZ Concert, 13 August 2016. Audio
Ross HARRIS: Aria
Stephen De Pledge (piano). Resound studio recording by RNZ Concert, 13 August 2016. Audio
De Pledge at the Auckland Museum
Auckland audiences will get the chance to hear versatile New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge in action at the Auckland Museum this week. Stephen’s recital is part of the Fazioli International Piano… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Mozart
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in July 2016. Mozart: Violin Sonata in E flat K380 Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano) Recorded 2… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Ravel
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in July 2016. Ravel: Sonata in A minor for violin & piano (1897) Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano)… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Schubert
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in July 2016. Schubert: Violin Sonatina in G minor D408 Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano) Recorded… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Stravinsky
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in July 2016. Stravinsky: Divertimento Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano) Recorded 2 July 2016 at… Audio
Anthony Young - Leave Your Light On
A tribute from Auckland composer Anthony Young to David Bowie. The title is taken from Bowie's song Moonage Daydream. Performed by Stephen De Pledge. Audio
Alex Taylor - vis-à-vis
Auckland composer Alex Taylor's tribute to Pierre Boulez, whose music he describes as "some of the most sensual and fluid in the repertoire". Performed by Stephen De Pledge. Audio
Pierre Boulez - Notations 1-5
In tribute to Pierre Boulez who died in January 2016, pianist Stephen De Pledge plays the first five of the composer's Notations, written when he was a student with Olivier Messiaen. Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Ponce
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Ponce arr Heifetz: Estrellita - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Bartok
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Bartok: Violin Sonata No 1 - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22 June… Audio
MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Schubert
Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Schubert: Violin Sonatina in G minor, D408 - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano)… Audio