Classical
APO founding member John Ure dies suddenly
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s founding horn player and “Mr Orchestra" John Ure has died suddenly. Audio
Community outreach a priority for CSO
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has an innovative community engagement programme, including working in schools, partnering with dance companies, and much more. CSO's Cathy Irons and Gretchen La… Audio
What the judge is looking for at the Wallace National Piano Competition
Charles Owen, described by The Guardian as “one of the finest British pianists of his generation” is in the country to judge the Wallace National Piano Competition. He gives us an insight into what… Audio
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra highlights the city's talents
This weekend the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra highlights the talents of two of the city's finest musicians - Violinist Tessa Petersen and 'cellist Heleen du Plessis. Audio
Young singers impress at Circle100 Scholarships
Three talented New Zealand opera singers impressed Sophie Joyce from the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist Programme this week at the Circle 100 Scholarship performance. She talks with Eva Radich about… Audio
The importance of ear plugs for musicians
Wearing ear plugs while performing seems counter-intuitive but touring Scottish pianist Steven Osborne knows all too well what happens when you don’t. Video, Audio
Countdown to Wallace National Piano Competition
With the countdown on to the Wallace National Piano Competition, John Eady, chair of the charitable trust that runs the competition, chooses his favourite performances from years gone by. Video, Audio
Giving young Kiwis the opportunity to play up and sing up
This year marks significant birthdays for two of New Zealand’s most highly regarded youth music ensembles. James Judd and David Squire discuss the importance of supporting young people and what's… Audio
Giving those in the margins a voice
Giving a voice to those on the margins is at the heart of a concert in Wellington this week. Audio
Review: APO's Pathétique concert "most exciting things I've heard for a while"
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Pathétique concert last night really did impress reviewer Peter Hoar. In fact, it was one of the most exciting things he's heard in a while.
APO makes change ahead of concert
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has made a change ahead of Thursday's Pathétique concert featuring works by Ligeti and Tchaikovsky. Concert Master Andrew Beer tells us what to expect. Audio
DSO marks Matariki with world première
Matariki is at the centre of this week’s Dunedin Symphony Orchestra concert, which sees the world première of a new New Zealand work. Audio
Review: Moye Chen with the CSO
International pianist Moye Chen performed the rarely-heard Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 4, but did it meet expectations? Tony Ryan was at the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday night.
Pianist Moye Chen comes to the Garden City
Award winning pianist Moye Chen is performing in Christchurch this week. he discusses Rachmaninov with David Morriss. Audio
The different notes of Carolin Widmann
Violinist Carolin Widmann is a bit of a character. Her exuberance will shine through when she performs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this week and next. She chats about Stravinsky, the… Video, Audio
Kiwi wins major prize as part of international quartet
Kiwi violist Bryony Gibson-Cornish is part of the Marmen Quartet, which has won a major international music competition. Video
On tour with the NZ Guitar Quartet
Fresh from tours to China and Australia the New Zealand Guitar Quartert is gearing up for a tour of their home soil. They chat to David Morriss about their repertoire, travels and working closely… Audio
Northern Migrations with Francesco Turrisi
Pianist Francesco Turrisi's music defies categorisation. The musical alchemist discusses what the audiences might expect during his CMNZ tour Northern Migrations. Audio
Five Faves with NZSO's Bridget Douglas
Members of the NZSO are performing music from the baroque at the moment – their concert La Notte, or The Night, focusses on Corelli, Telemann and Vivaldi. Soloist in Vivaldi’s La Notte is flutist… Video, Audio
Behind the scenes at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The Quarterfinals of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition begin tomorrow in Queenstown. Artistic Advisor Dene Olding and Luthier Richard Panting gives us an inside look. Audio