Classical Performance

Meet some of our Classical Performance alumni.

Simon O'Neill

One of the finest helden-tenors on the international stage.
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Performance

Bridget Douglas

Principal Flute of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance

Gemma New

One of the ‘top 5 up and coming women conductor’s in the world', Music Director for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Bachelor of Music student 2004-2006—Classical Performance

Madeleine Pierard

London-based New Zealand lyric soprano, in demand throughout Europe and New Zealand.
Bachelor of Music in Composition and Classical Performance

David Bremner

Principal Trombone of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Performance

Brent Stewart

Percussionist, pianist, Musical Director of Orpheus Choir, and Head of Music at Wellington East Girls’ College.
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Performance

Bianca Andrew

Mezzo-soprano, member of the Opernstudio at Oper Frankfurt, graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Bachelor and Postgraduate Diploma of Music in Classical Performance

Adrian Durham

Founder of FNZ, now worth $3.35 billion. 
Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance (piano)

Thomas Gaynor

International prizewinning organist.
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Performance

Malavika Gopal

First Violin with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Performance

Hannah Darroch

Flutist currently based in Montreal, Canada, completing her Doctor of Music at the Schulich School of Music, McGill.
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Performance

Thomas Atkins

UK based tenor, recent Jette Parker Young Artist at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, now signed with Inter Musica Arts Management in London.
Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance