Concert Talk

Tim Dodd speaks to Glenda Keam, the President of the International Society for Contemporary Music and Director of the Society's World New Music Days series of concerts held in Auckland and… Read more Audio

Sixteen 'dynamite violinists' from around the world will be coming to Queenstown in the first week of June to take part in this prestigious event. Executive Director Anne Rodda explains the… Read more Audio

Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt is soloist with the NZSO, playing Ernest Bloch's evocative cello rhapsody, 'Schelomo'. Read more Audio

Nigel Collins explores the intersection between classical and popular music. This episode features music from Serge Gainsbourg, Crowded House and Nina Simone. Read more Audio

Kirikiriroa-based musician Jeremy Mayall is part of the multicultural and mult-instrumental collaboration with fellow composer, Horomona Horo. The project is called He Aho Rōreka. Read more Audio

Filmed at the New Zealand War Memorial, Hyde Park Corner in London, NZSO Principal Viola Julia Joyce sends this Anzac Day tribute. Watch it here: Read more Video

New Zealand accordionist Grayson Masefield demonstrates the many voices of the instrument, and plays live in the studio. Read more Audio

After nearly 40 years playing bassoon and contra-bassoon with the NZSO, Dave Angus is retiring. Read more Audio

Korean conductor Shiyeon Sung is back in the country for concerts with the Auckland Philharmonia. She's the orchestra's new Principal Guest Conductor. Read more Audio

Nigel Collins explores the intersection between classical and popular music. This episode features music from Radiohead, Nitin Sawhney,  Mahinaarangi Tocker, and The Beatles. Read more Audio

Nigel Collins talks about his series Classical:Pop Read more Audio

Bryan Crump catches up with violinist, festival director and creative performance coach Justine Cormack. Read more Audio