Upbeat

The funding will go towards increasing support for skills development, and taking NZ music overseas. Read more

New Zealand born conductor Gemma New is back in the country to conduct the APO and CSO in the coming week. She’s been busy traveling around the world bringing classical music to new audiences. She… Read more Audio

Research about sharks being confused by classical music has caused gnashing of teeth. Read more Video

Do sharks like classical music? New research reveals the answer. Decca signs three new artists, dynamic Kiwi conductor Gemma New on her growing career and we celebrate great violinist Joshua Bell. Read more Video

Tony Ryan is a familiar voice on RNZ Concert, but when he’s not reviewing gigs, he’s working with musicians. Resonance ensemble attracts some of the best orchestral musicians in the Garden City. Tony… Read more Audio

Where are the classical artists on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s NZ Music Month playlist? Upbeat compile a few classical Kiwi classics for her to add. Read more Video, Audio

Where are the Kiwi classical tunes on PM Jacinda Ardern’s NZ Music Month Playlist? Nina Stemme wins a major award; why classical composers are being unfairly maligned regarding STIs and why Resonance… Read more

Dunedin composer Associate Prof Anthony Ritchie has been promoted to the rank of Professor at the University of Otago; one of very few composers to have that title in New Zealand. Tonight he gives his… Read more Audio

Music can make you laugh, cry and feel uncomfortable. Comedy can do the same. Comedian Brendon Green picks five classical tunes that have influenced him and his comedy. Read more Video

Composer and now Professor Anthony Ritchie discusses whether composing music constitutes research, we discover which Wes Anderson movie Beethoven’s 7^th symphony appeared in, and we hear a Kronos… Read more

Australian based ensemble The Ten Tenors are on the road in NZ, visiting 16 destinations up and down the country. The tenors, including Kiwi Cameron Barclay, popped into the Auckland studio to perform… Read more Video, Audio

The Ten Tenors answer 10 quick questions, we celebrate Dame Gillian Whitehead’s icon award, we find out who the BBC young musician of the year is and we celebrate great violinists. Read more