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MIKLOS ROZSA
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rozsa: Vintner's Daughter / Symphony in 3 Movements New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Sedares [ Koch International Classics / CD - released 5/Jun/1994 ] The Symphony in Three Movements by Rózsa (b. 1907) was the composer's first large-scale work. Composed in 1930, it's a youthful and exhuberant piece, somewhat--but not overly--influenced by the symphonies being produced by the great French and... |
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EVE DE CASTRO-ROBINSON
Releasing the Angel David Chickering (cello) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Kenneth Young [ Atoll Records / CD - released 22/Jul/2011 ] Eve de Castro-Robinson crafts her material like a musical sculptor. Intensity, whimsy, poetry, theatricality and unpredictability are heard in her music, which ranges from these large scale orchestral canvasses to intimate solos, vocal and... |
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DAVID FARQUHAR
Farquhar: Three Symphonies New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Kenneth Young [ Trust / CD - released 18/May/2004 ] "Trust Records have released what must be one of the most eagerly anticipated CDs of the year and deserve a collective medal for allowing us to have David Farquhar's three symphonies at our fingertips." (William Dart NZ Herald) |
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LILBURN / FARR / RITCHIE / PSATHAS / FARQUHAR
Island Song - a collection of beautiful NZ music from the Trust Records catalogue New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / NZ Trio / NZSO Chamber Orchestra / Kenneth Young / Marc Taddei [ Trust Records / CD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] A collection of beautiful NZ classical music from the Trust Records catalogue. This mid-price album features classical pieces written by five celebrated New Zealanders: Gareth Farr, John Psathas, Douglas Lilburn, David Farquhar and John Ritchie.... |
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TOSHIRO MAYUZUMI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mayuzumi: Bugaku / Mandala Symphony / Rumba Rhapsody New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Takuo Yuasa (conductor) [ Naxos Japanese Classics / CD - released 15/Jan/2006 ] "Excellent performances from New Zealand and very fine recording throughout." (MusicWeb April 2006) |
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BRIGHT SHENG / ROSS EDWARDS / TORU TAKEMITSU / GILLIAN WHITEHEAD
Bright Tide Moving Between NZTrio [ Rattle Records / CD - released 14/Apr/2008 ] "…a miracle of synergy & synchronicity…" (William Dart, NZ Herald). "Dashing young & direct… violinist Justine Cormack, cellist Ashley Brown, & pianist Sarah Watkins have impressive crudentials - when they combine there are fireworks" (Kate Mead -... |
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UNG / SOPHY / BODY / WHITEHEAD
O Cambodia NZTrio [ Atoll / CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] "The disc deserves to be heard by many for all kinds of reasons, not least musical." (MusicWeb Nov 2014) |
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PSATHAS / KELLY / NORRIS / AXTENS / FARR / GRENFELL
Spark The New Zealand Trio [ Trust / CD - released 15/Nov/2005 ] The brightest new stars in the firmament of New Zealand chamber music, The New Zealand Trio here make their debut recording with a programme of works they have made their own in concerts throughout New Zealand and overseas. |
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MOZART / YUDANE / PART / CASTRO-ROBINSON / RAVEL
Flourishes NZTrio [ Rattle Records / CD - released 1/May/2010 ] The third album by one of NZ's most accomplished classical groups. Playing with the boundaries of contemporary chamber music, NZ Trio brings its much-heralded blend of contrasting works to its new album. |
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New Zealand Youth Choir
Hokorua [ NZ Youth Choir / 2 CD - released 6/Dec/2019 ] From Bruckner to Body, Mendelssohn to Mews, and Whitacre to Wehi to, this CD celebrates ensemble singing from the choral canon as much as the artistic voice of Aotearoa New Zealand's composers The New Zealand Youth Choir was founded in 1979 and... |
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LEONIE HOLMES
Holmes: Solstice New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Marc Taddei [ Atoll / CD - released 1/Jul/2014 ] Leonie Holmes has written works for orchestra, chamber, choral, vocal and solo instrument and receives commissions from ensembles and individuals throughout New Zealand. This compilation of her orchestral music spans 1997 to 2013. Notes on the... |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Passing: fresh orchestral sounds from 9 Australasian composers The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young [ Atoll / CD - released 16/Apr/2010 ] "An impressive collection of orchestral music from both sides of the Tasman defines state of the art." * * * * * (Five Stars) William Dart NZ Herald |
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BUNCH / COWAN / PENAFORTE / BAILEY / SCHOENFIELD
Sway NZTrio [ Rattle Records / CD - released 21/Oct/2016 ] NZTrio's Sway perfectly encapsulates their shared ambition to bring joyful, vibrant, life-affirming music to audiences in all corners of the world. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Oscar Natzka - Great Recordings 1939-1950 Oscar Natzka with various accompaniments [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 6/Dec/2001 ] 77 minutes of Natzka's finest recordings on one CD, including some private recordings; all tracks are drawn from the outstandingly successful 4 CD set "Oscar Natzka: The Definitive Collection". |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Oscar Natzka - The Definitive Collection Vol 1 Oscar Natzka with various orchestras and accompanists [ Atoll Records New Zealand / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2000 ] "In sum, a terrific disc, with the voice beautifully captured in the new transfers." International Record Review April 2001 |
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OSCAR NATZKA
Oscar Natzka - The Definitive Collection Volume 2 (1942 - 1950) Oscar Natzka with various orchestras and accompanists [ Atoll Records New Zealand / 2 CD - released 14/Feb/2001 ] A broad soundscape of Oscar Natzka's recorded output (part 2) |
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Paige
King Clown [ Sony Music New Zealand / CD - released 13/Oct/2023 ] Debut album by beloved kiwi artist Paige includes fan favourites 'Miles Away (feat. Ant Saunders)', 'Loyalty' and 'California'. The album embarks listeners on a wide sonic range, influenced by RnB, Pop punk, Electronic, Soul & acoustic sounds.... |
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Paige
King Clown (Yellow Vinyl LP) [ Sony Music New Zealand / LP - released 13/Oct/2023 ] Debut album by beloved kiwi artist Paige includes fan favourites 'Miles Away (feat. Ant Saunders)', 'Loyalty' and 'California'. The album embarks listeners on a wide sonic range, influenced by RnB, Pop punk, Electronic, Soul & acoustic sounds.... |
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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Mozart: Piano Sonatas Pascal Harris (piano) [ Independent / CD - released 4/Nov/2022 ] Mozart was my first love and I was delighted to have this opportunity to record three of his magnificent piano sonatas which give me joy each time I play them. They are full of life and exuberance along with the purity and elegance that is so... |
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The Phoenix Foundation
Happy Ending [ Flying Nun Records New Zealand / CD - released 8/Oct/2007 ] Following their acclaimed, gold-selling second album 'Pegasus', Wellington 6-piece indie rockers Phoenix Foundation are very pleased to present their third studio album 'Happy Ending'. |