News & Media
Step inside the world of Orpheus Choir Wellington. Our News & Media page brings together stories from the rehearsal room and the concert stage — including articles, reviews, interviews, and creative insights from across the choir. Dive in and discover the people, ideas, and music shaping our work today.
From Orpheus to the world: Philip, Charle and Ruby triumph
We are bursting with pride to celebrate three of our own, Charle, Philip and Ruby, who have just returned from Europe as part of the New Zealand Youth Choir, winners of the 2025 Choir of the World title at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.
Spectacular Shostakovich
Orpheus Choir Wellington was proud to join Orchestra Wellington and conductor Marc Taddei in two landmark concerts as part of the 2025 season The Dictator’s Shadow. Together we brought to life Shostakovich’s rarely heard Symphony No. 2 and Symphony No. 3, both receiving their long-overdue New Zealand premieres.
Brent talks Colossal Chorale
We caught up with conductor, Brent Stewart, ahead of Orpheus’ Colossal Chorale On Tour concerts in Kāpiti and Carterton. With 150 singers, a blockbuster programme, and more travel than usual, Brent explains why he’s calling this the year of the choir road trip.
Scholars talk Colossal Chorale
From Bernstein to Dobbyn, Mozart to Morten Lauridsen — our Colossal Chorale concert is packed with musical variety. We asked our 2025 Orpheus Scholars what they’re most looking forward to. Here’s what they said…
In tribute to Cath Edmondson
A tribute to Cath Edmondson, who was an integral member of Orpheus for many years.