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New Zealand opera singers, soprano Amina Edris and tenors Pene and Amitai Pati from Sol3 Mio, have been cast in a number of major roles for San Francisco Opera this year. Read more Audio

New Zealand’s most talented young brass and percussion musicians, all aged under 23, have come together for a week long course in Taranaki. New Zealand Youth Brass Band Music  Director Dave Bremner… Read more Audio

Kiwi Violist Alexander MacDonald is heading into his second year with the Australian National Academy of Music with other classical instrumentalists looking to gain experience at the highest level. He… Read more Audio

Top notch New York percussionist Ian Roesenbaum is beating his way to the Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson next month. He’s just 29 but already Ian has a reputation as one of the world’s best; he… Read more Audio

The lazy summer days are perfect for catching up on some holiday listening. We asked some music world notables and some RNZ Concert staff to tell us what's on their Summer Playlist for 2017. Read more Audio

Tired of the same carols on repeat? Clarissa Dunn and Cynthia Morahan asked colleagues and friends from the music community to contribute some of their favourites to a Christmas Playlist. Read more Video

In May New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard and jeweller Karl Fritsch joined Upbeat to discuss their work together. The Germans have a word for it: Gesumptkunsthandwerk: the marriage of art, craft… Read more Audio

Naxos was one a name to strike fear into the recording artist’s heart but how times have changed.  Founder Klaus Heymann was one of the first to realise that instead of fighting the digital revolution… Read more Audio

The Nelson Civic Choir is off to perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in January. Choral Conductor Chris Lukies explains how the invitation from Distinguished Concerts International New York arrived… Read more Audio

The Wellington Jazz festival in mid-winter featured a collection of artists from the US, including guitarist Larry Koonse. We spoke to him in June about what it was like recording at Abbey studios… Read more Audio

Chris Booth is a sculptor and environmental artist who makes work for specific communities. The works are installations of made from stone and natural materials. His inspiration comes from the place… Read more Audio

Auckland baritone Benson Wilson took away first prize in the 2016 Lexus song quest in July ahead of Tenor Filipe Manu, and soprano Madison Nonoa.  Judge Yvonne Kenny described Benson as the complete… Read more Audio