Rave Reviews for Gemma New's Santa Fe Opera Debut

New led the Santa Fe Opera in a production of Britten's "The Turn of the Screw" from July 19-August 5.

Rave Reviews for Gemma New and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

New led Daniel Ciobanu and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on a program of Britten, Prokofiev and Elgar.

Top Praise for Gemma New and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluña

New led the Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona and Leif Ove Andsnes on a program of Haydn, Franck and Holst.

Warm Praise for Gemma New, Rosanne Philippens and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

New led Rosanne Philippens and the BBC Scottish Symphony on a program of Auerbach, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.

Top Praise for Gemma New, Eleonora Bellocci, Filippo Mineccia and the Orchestra della Toscana

New led Eleonora Bellocci, Filippo Mineccia and the Orchestra della Toscana on a program of Pergolesi and Haydn.

High Praise for Gemma New, Emily Beynon, Guillaume Connesson and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

New led the orchestra and Emily Beynon on a program of Connesson, Farr and Mussorgsky/Ravel.

Rave Reviews for Gemma New and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

New led the St. Louis Symphony, Susanna Phillips, Sasha Cooke, Jamez McCorkle and Brandon Cedel on Beethoven Ninth.

February 21, 2025

Warm Praise for Gemma New, Josef Špácek and the Prague Philharmonia

New led Josef Špaček and the Prague Philharmonia on a program of Farrenc, Brahms and Sibelius

December 5, 2024

Top Praise for Gemma New, Christian Tetzlaff and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

New led Christian Tetzlaff and the orchestra on a program of Holst, Saariaho and Elgar

October 1, 2024

Warm praise for Gemma New and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

New led the orchestra on a program of Cresswell, Copland and Mozart

August 23, 2024

Gemma New at the BBC Proms now streaming

Highlights from Proms 2024 now available for streaming in the UK

August 23, 2024

Top Praise for Gemma New at BBC Proms

Gemma New returned to The BBC Proms with the BBC Scottish Symphony on August 16

August 15, 2024

Gemma New announces 2024/25 season highlights

Acclaimed conductor Gemma New announces her global 2024/25 season

Gemma New conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Streaming now on BBC iPlayer

Top praise for Gemma New’s BBC Philharmonic performances

Gemma New led the BBC Philharmonic on the World Premiere of Huang Ruo’s “City of Floating Sounds”

Gemma New receives Royal Honour for services to music direction

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra congratulates Gemma New on being made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Gemma New Returns to U.K. this Summer

New returns to The BBC Proms with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra on August 16

Rave reviews for Gemma New’s Vancouver Symphony performances with Augustin Hadelich

New led the orchestra on a program of Alissa Firsova, Britten and Holst

Top praise for Gemma New’s New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performances

New led a program of Mahler Symphony No. 5, Salina Fisher’s “Kintsugi” and Adam Schoenberg’s “Losing Earth”

Rave reviews for Gemma New’s BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performance

Gemma New led the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra on a program of Gibson, Barber and Brahms

February 20, 2024

Praise for Gemma New and the Bochumer Symfoniker

Gemma New led the orchestra on a program of de Falla, Villa-Lobos, Bernstein and Glazunov with saxophonist Asya Fateyeva

February 9, 2024

Media highlights from Gemma New’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut with Seong-Jin Cho

Gemma New receives rave reviews on her CSO debut with pianist Seong-Jin Cho

February 3, 2024

Top praise for Gemma New and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Gemma New, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and percussionist Joseph Petrasek praised for performance

January 22, 2024

Glowing praise for Gemma New and the Orquestra Simfónica de Barcelona

Gemma New led the orchestra on Elgar’s Cello Concerto with Jean-Guihen Queyras and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3

January 19, 2024

Conductor Gemma New returns to Atlanta Symphony Hall

ASO Embarks On Holst's Sonic Voyage The Planets

December 6, 2023

Gemma New featured in CSO Experience ahead of Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut

Gemma New discusses her 2023/24 season and her upcoming performances in Chicago

November 18, 2023

Media highlights from Gemma New’s New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performances with Anne-Sophie Mutter

Gemma New is praised for her conducting of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

November 1, 2023

Gemma New and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra announce their 2024 season

Gemma New leads the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in their 2024 season

October 30, 2023

Top praise for Gemma New’s New Zealand Symphony Orchestra “Poem of Ecstasy” performances

Rave reviews have been pouring in from media outlets praising Gemma New for her conducting

October 2, 2023

Gemma New’s production of “Susannah” with Opera Theatre of St. Louis named Best Opera

Riverfront Times praises Gemma New’s conducting of Floyd’s “Susannah”

September 26, 2023

Gemma New conducts Montreal Premiere with Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

Holst's Legendary "Planets" streaming now on Symphony

September 12, 2023

Gemma New announces 2023/24 season highlights

Acclaimed conductor Gemma New announces her global 2023/24 season

August 24, 2023

Top praise for Gemma New’s BBC Proms debut

Critics are praising Gemma New's BBC Proms debut with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and pianist Pavel Kolesnikov.

Glowing praise for Gemma New and Opera Theatre of St. Louis for “Susannah”

Praise for Gemma New's return to St. Louis in the Opera Theatre of St. Louis's production of Floyd's "Susannah"

Gemma New highlighted in Chicago SunTimes Summer Preview

Female conductors will take to the podiums at both the Ravinia Festival and Grant Park Music Festival

Rave review for Gemma New’s return to the New Jersey Symphony

Gemma New returned to the New Jersey Symphony to conduct Sarah Gibson, Rachmaninoff with pianist George Li and Berlioz.

Top praise for Gemma New’s farewell concerts as Principal Guest Conductor with the Dallas Symphony

Gemma New led the Dallas Symphony in Borodin, Stravinsky and the World Premiere of Katherine Balch’s Cello Concerto

Gemma New profiled by the Sunday Star-Times

Gemma New is profiled in New Zealand’s Sunday Star-Times ahead of her upcoming performances with the NZSO.

Glowing praise for Gemma New's performance with the RSNO and Jess Gillam

Critics are praising Gemma New’s performance with the RSNO and saxophonist Jess Gillam at Usher Hall in Edinburgh.

January 22, 2023

Praise for Gemma New with the New World Symphony

Gemma New led the New World Symphony on a program of Barber and Tchaikovsky.

December 14, 2022

Gemma New talks about Handel’s “Messiah”

Gemma New leads the Houston Symphony and Alexander Cann’s Bach Elgar Choir on a program featuring Handel’s “Messiah”.

November 20, 2022

Praise for Gemma New with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Gemma New led NSZO, Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, Anna Leese, Rhonda Browne, Amitai Pati and Robert Tucker.

November 14, 2022

Praise for Gemma New with the Houston Symphony Orchestra

Gemma New led the Houston Symphony Orchestra on a program of Alissa Firsova, Edward Elgar, and Gustav Holst.

November 9, 2022

Gemma New makes debut with the Houston Symphony

Gemma New conducts three programs featuring a U.S. Premiere by Alissa Firsova, the Elgar Cello concerto and The Planets.

November 4, 2022

Gemma New to step down as Music Director of the Hamilton Philharmonic at the end of 2023/24 season

he Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra announced that Music Director Gemma New will be leaving at the end of 2023/24 season.

October 16, 2022

Gemma New and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra announce their 2023 season

Gemma New leads the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in their 2023 season.

September 14, 2022

Hamilton Spectator Arts features Gemma New on cover

Gemma New featured on cover of Hamilton Spectator Arts section.

August 17, 2022

Gemma New Announces 2022-2023 Season Highlights

Acclaimed conductor Gemma New announces her global 2022-2023 season.

August 15, 2022

Media Highlights of Gemma New's first appearances as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the NZSO

Top praise has been pouring in from media on Gemma New’s first performances with the NZSO in her titled position.

Praise for Gemma New's opening performances of 2022 NZSO Winter Festival

Max Rashbrooke of Stuff Ltd. praises New and Hahn in their 2022 NZSO Winter Festival performances.

Rave review for Gemma New's Royal Liverpool Philharmonic debut

Peter Connors of Bachtrack applauds New's RLPO debut with pianist Mao Fujita.

Gemma New hailed for BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall performance

Robert Beale of The Arts Desk praises Gemma New's Bridgewater Hall performance with the BBC Philharmonic.

Praise for Gemma New's Minnesota Orchestra debut

The reviews praise Gemma New for her brilliant performance leading the Minnesota Orchestra and pianist Sunwook Kim!

Media Highlights on appointment as Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of NZSO

Media highlighted Gemma New’s appointment as the Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of the NZSO

February 27, 2022

Gemma New appointed NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor

Gemma New is appointed Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of NZSO effective the 2022 season.

February 12, 2022

Gemma New lauded for her debut with the New World Symphony

Gemma New makes impressive NWS debut with a fresh, dramatic “Eroica”

February 4, 2022

Gemma New praised by Washington Post for concerts with NSO at Kennedy Center

Gemma New brings out a softer side of the NSO

December 17, 2021

Dallas Symphony extends Gemma New’s Principal Guest Conductor contract through 2022/23 Season

Gemma New renews her contract with Dallas Symphony Orchestra as Principal Guest Conductor for the 2022/23 Season

October 22, 2021

Gemma New receives high praise for debut with The Hallé

The Arts Desk and Bachtrack praise New in leading The Hallé with Laura van der Heijden

Critical acclaim on NZSO and Aspen Music Festival Chamber Symphony performances

Following performances leading the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Aspen Chamber Symphony, critics commend New.

New Zealand’s Stuff Entertainment praises Gemma New's NZSO Marathon Weekend

Max Rashbrooke of Stuff New Zealand praises Gemma New in leading the NZSO’s Marathon Weekend of "new life."

Gemma New featured in New York Times' 5 Minutes that Will Make You Love Symphonies

Gemma New was chosen by the New York Times to describe her favorite musical moment in the symphonic repertory.

Gemma New to lead the New York Philharmonic in 2021 Memorial Day concert

Gemma New will conduct the New York Philharmonic in their 29th Annual Memorial Day Concert

Dallas Morning News acclaims Gemma New in her Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance

Dallas Symphony Plays Gloriously Principal Guest Conductor Gemma New By Scott Cantrell Dallas Morning News May 14, 2021

Dallas Morning News praises Gemma New and Augustin Hadelich in their Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance

Principal Guest Conductor Gemma New praised for keeping standard symphony repertoire “fresh”

Conductor Gemma New and violinist Vadim Gluzman star in Euskadiko Orkestra’s new concert program.

The program titled Los Viajes will star conductor Gemma New and violinist Vadim Gluzman continuing a 10 concert series.

Gemma New Named 12th Recipient of Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award

The Solti Foundation U.S. Announces 2021 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award recipient as American Conductor Gemma New.

Gemma New featured in SLSO's 'Songs of America'

Gemma New conducted George Walker's Lyric for Strings, originally titled “Lament,” featuring members from the SLSO.

Gemma Receives Solti Foundation U.S. Grant

Gemma has received the Career Assistance Award for the third time since 2017.

February 18, 2020

Gemma New to Make Hollywood Bowl Debut

Gemma New will make her Hollywood Bowl debut on August 4, 2020, leading the LA Phil in works by Dvořák and Brahms.

December 12, 2019

Livestream Gemma's Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Debut

Gemma's Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra conducting debut, on December 13, will be livestreamed on Radio Suomi Helsinki.

October 14, 2019

Gemma New To Make Dallas Symphony Debut

Gemma will make her DSO debut November 8-10, and will take part in the orchestra's Women in Classical Music Symposium.

September 17, 2019

Gemma New Announces 2019-20 Season

Gemma New’s 2019-20 season continues to establish herself as one of today’s fastest-rising international conductors.

Conductor Gemma New to Make Debut at The Cleveland Orchestra

The New Zealand-born conductor will debut as guest conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra in July 2019.

Night at the Symphony Concerts Available on PBS

Watch archival episodes of Gemma New conduction the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra

Conductor Gemma New to make four Orchestral Debuts in 30 days this summer

The New Zealand-born conductor will be making debuts in San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Indianapolis

Gemma Conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Gemma conducted the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on a live radio broadcast featuring mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile

Gemma Receives the Solti Foundation Grant

Gemma has received the coveted Career Assistance Award from Solti Foundation U.S. for the second time since 2017.

Gemma New performs with Superstar Actress Jane Lynch

On June 9, 2017, Gemma New conducted actress Jane Lynch and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for a musical experience.