Upbeat

The Adam Chamber Musical Festival is in full flight in Nelson. Elizabeth Kerr reviews the first few days of performances. Read more Audio

Māori music is front and centre for Toni Huata, the newly appointed Director of Māori Music for SOUNZ. She discusses her new role, connections to music and what she wants to achieve. Read more Audio

Audiences in Wellington will continue to have a taste of something different, as the highly successful Shed Series resumes this week. Read more Audio

Samoan-New Zealand opera singers like Jonathon Lemalu, Aivale Cole and the Sol3 Mio trio have forged international careers.But operatic harmonies aren't part of Samoa's music tradition - quite the… Read more Audio, Gallery

Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ will be performed in te reo Māori as part of a worldwide project. Read more Video, Audio

Founding APO member Rae Crossley-Croft has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She talks to David Morriss about her career and being recognised for her services as a violinist. Read more Audio

RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn gives the lowdown on what to expect from the Adam Chamber Music Festival on in Nelson. Read more Audio

Everyone is Marie Kondo-ing their homes (and in RNZ Concert’s case, the office). We've selected a few classical tunes to clean to. Read more Video, Audio

Historian, biographer, novelist and former international operatic and concert singer Edmund Bohan reflects on his New Years Honour and his incredible career. Read more Audio

Leading New Zealand concert pianist Michael Houstoun has announced he will retire from performing. Read more Audio

Chamber Music New Zealand today announced Catherine Gibson as the new Chief Executive. Read more

Looking to chill in the heatwave without locking yourself in a beer fridge? RNZ Concert has put together a 'cool' playlist to refresh the senses. Read more Video