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Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr speaks about the role of music critic in the Aotearoa arts ecosystem. She recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her own… Video, Audio

Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor, Gemma New, talks with Bryan Crump about the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's programme for next year. Video, Audio

In his fourth programme for New Zealand Music Month, in reaction the sometimes depressing seriousness of the world around us, William Dart takes a trip around some music from our land that will… Audio

New Zealand Music Month is upon us and William Dart is airing a selection of music from Aotearoa that has given him special pleasure ... from Nathan Haines and Eve de Castro-Robinson, to Pickle… Audio

Victoria Kelly shares some lesser-known songs by her musical hero Prince. Video, Audio

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"We're all trying to kind of find some sound that links us together," celebrated New Zealand musician Neil Finn tells Culture 101 in an upcoming interview. Video, Audio

New Zealand music written in classical styles is in good heart and growing popularity. These are some of the most-watched performances filmed by SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, many with sound… Video

Here are season’s greetings and wonderful festive music for Christmas and the New Year from RNZ Concert.

Settling The Score 2023 is a big year for New Zealand composers. It might be the first time we've seen four local compositions in the top thirty, it is certainly the first time homegrown works have… Video, Audio

Congratulations to composer Victoria Kelly, winner of the 2023 SOUNZ Contemporary Award for her work Requiem. Audio

The World Premiere performed by NZTrio at their Homeland Series concert, 'Tunes from My Home', Auckland Concert Chamber, 24 September 2023. Audio

In a concert from their 2023 'Homeland' series, NZTrio take us to homelands in Guangzhou, Romania, the Faroe Islands, Aotearoa and Bohemia with music by Chen Yi, George Enescu, Antonin Dvořák... and… Audio

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Once described as 'a musical Bear Grylls' for his fearless performance of a virtuosic horn piece, young UK musician Ben Goldscheider is a star on the rise. He's one of the guest artists in this year’s… Video, Audio

Our guest curating their Mixtape this week is award winning NZ composer Eve de Castro-Robinson For 25 years Eve was the Associate Professor in Composition from the University of Auckland, and now… Audio

Performed by Jayne Tankersley, Simon O'Neill, Luminata Voices and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at the Auckland Arts Festival concert 'Requiem', Auckland Town Hall… Video, Audio