Article

Meet composer

Camryn Nel

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Camryn Nel.

Article

John Psathas

The All Seeing Sky

The All Seeing Sky, a new double percussion concerto by John Psathas will be premiered this week by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, with a second perfor...

Article

Gareth Farr

Ngā Hihi o Matariki

We caught up with composer Gareth Farr before the premiere of his new work Ngā Hihi o Matariki. It will be performed in Auckland (July 2) and Wellington (Jul...

Article

Tabea Squire

on Variations

December marks the release of three films of works by Te Whanganui a Tara-based composer, Tabea Squire, which were filmed in three consecutive months in 2022...

Article

Meet composer

Dave Flynn

Please tell us about yourself and what you do. I'm a composer, guitarist and orchestra director, originally from Ireland, now resident in NZ.I work across a ...

Visual stories

Puoro Ki Te Ao

Kia Rongo Mai nā Horomona Horo

Podcast

He Reo Tawhito

Season 3, Episode 3: A conversation with Ariana Tikao

Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and...

Concert

Retrospective III

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

Part 3 of our series exploring past winners and nominees of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha.

Podcast

The Magpie House

Episode 3: Lilburn of the Valley

In 1959, Douglas Lilburn moves into the Magpie House at 22 Ascot Terrace. It’s slightly over ‘teacup throwing’ distance from the cottage of his longtime frie...

Concert

Contraptions

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

Maria Grenfell's contrapuntal 'Clockwerk' kicks off this programme inspired by construction, robots, and unusual musical instruments. Jason Long expertly mel...