Concert Talk

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Director of Connecting, Tom Hamill, explains why it's important for the orchestra to get out into its community. 

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Bryan Crump finds out what's involved in making a harp. Read more Audio

Love the harp? Check out Harp Fest NZ this Waitangi Weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. Read more Audio

Hātea Kapa Haka is one of the many groups taking part in the prestigious Māori performing arts festival this February. Bryan Crump caught up with the group’s choral master arranger, David Tapene. Read more Audio

"Childhood is a party", says composer, song writer and children's entertainer Chris Lam Sam. He tells Bryan why it's important for children to have songs written just for them. Read more Audio

"I like to throw in a few unexpected moments," says Chris Artley of his choral compositions, which win prizes all around the world.  Read more Audio

SoundsWell Singers is a therapeutic choir in Wellington that supports people with a variety of neurological conditions. Read more Audio

The NZ Choral Federation's Singing for Lifelong Wellbeing initiative will receive funding from the Ministry for Culture & Heritage. Read more Audio

RNZ Concert launches a refreshed programme schedule on Monday 23 January, with presenter-led shows and an evolving playlist to better meet the listening needs of the audience throughout the day. Read more

Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, RNZ Concert has some lovely things for you to look forward to hearing over the festive season. Read more

At 11 she released an album, at 18 she set up a charitable foundation, and now at 21 Tayla Alexander is a lyric soprano. Before that, she's about to perform in a short comique opera in Brisbane. It's… Read more Audio

With the year's end in sight, it's time to look forward to what 2023 will offer RNZ Concert listeners. Read more