Concert Talk

Benjamin Baker's latest album of violin and piano music with pianist Daniel Lebhardt features works composed in the 1910s. Read more Audio

2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition winner Yeyeong (Jenny) Jin talks with RNZ Concert's Tim Dodd about why she chose to enter the contest. Read more Audio

Congratulations to Dr Karen Grylls, who has been awarded Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to choral music. Read more Audio

Baritone Chris Berentson is off to Germany to perform the title role in Lyric Opera Studio Weimar's production of Don Giovanni. Read more Audio

Nigel Collins explores the intersection between classical and popular music. This episode features music from Brian Eno, Steve Reich and The Beatles. (FINAL) Read more Audio

Geoffrey John Davies talks with Bryan Crump about The Violin Channel, the classical music website he founded. Read more Audio

The NZ Choral Federation's secondary schools choral festival is in 'full sing', with regional rounds taking place throughout the country over the next couple of weeks. Read more Audio

It's that time of year again - the district rounds for the NZCT Chamber Music Contest are about to begin! Organiser-in-Chief Bleau Bustenera talks with Bryan Crump about this important event for… Read more Audio

Nigel Collins explores the intersection between classical and popular music. This episode features music from Andrew Bird, Arcade Fire, Tori Amos and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Read more Audio

The young French musician is in New Zealand to perform John Psathas' Zahara with Orchestra Wellington. Read more Audio

Southern Institute of Technology Research Manager, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, explains the concept behind Outreach Singing with its focus on using music for another's benefit. Read more Audio

The Hamilton-born organist is back in the country to take part in this weekend's Waikato Organ Festival as Guest Recitalist. Read more Audio