Upbeat

Today we meet: Bass baritone Joel Amosa and baritone Joe Haddow as they prepare for the Grand Final this Saturday. Joel and Joe speak with Clarissa Dunn about how they got into classical singing and… Read more Audio

Wellington choir The Tudor Consort is collaborating with NZSO Principal Cellist Andrew Joyce on Saturday. As well as works for cello and choir by Tavener and Jocelyn Morlock, Andrew Joyce plays a solo… Read more Audio

Flutist Eric Lamb has resigned from the University of Auckland’s School of Music; Choir and cello combine for a Tudor consort performance and we meet two more Lexus Song Quest Finalists. Read more

Flutist Eric Lamb has resigned from his contract at the University of Auckland’s School of Music. Read more

Today we meet: tenor Filipe Manu, 2016 Lexus Song Quest runner up, and soprano Eliza Boom the only woman through to the Grand Final this Saturday. Both singers speak with Clarissa Dunn about how their… Read more Audio

Sci-fans, Trekkies, Alien enthusiasts and Gamers – this is for you! Brush up your cos-play and prepare yourself for tonight when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra celebrates science fiction, fantasy… Read more Audio

The NZSO gets its geek on with music inspired by Comic Con. We meet the first two finalists for the Lexus Song Quest 2018, and we continue our series on music inspired by star-crossed lovers. Read more

Musician Tupac is not dead. In fact he’s part of the 200 strong orchestra and choir performing a new work this week in Auckland. The Grammy nominated artist and body percussionist hopes his name… Read more Video

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, with a range of talented vocalists, livestreamed its performance of Aida on Friday night. Did it hit the right notes? Peter Hoar was there. Read more Video, Audio

The NZ Secondary Students Choir is stranded in Shanghai, NZSM announces a lullaby competition, Peter Hoar reviews Aida and we meet Lexus Song Quest judge Lisa Gasteen. Read more

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will lead in more ways than one this weekend for the BECA Artist Series. He’s also the soloist for this performance. He discusses juggling… Read more Audio

The Lexus Song Quest finalists have been announced, CSO concertmaster Martin Riseley returns for a dual role and we listen to music inspired by star-crossed lovers. Read more