Classical
Classical music with Clarissa Dunn
Clarissa Dunn from RNZ concert tells us about the happenings in the world of classical music and plays us Bruch's Violin Concerto No 1 in G minor Op 26 performed by Sarah Chang on violin. Audio
Upbeat for Friday 16 Feb
Peter Hoar reviews French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra & producer Zoë George and Dr Aleisha Ward explore Jazz era NZ - music, dance ... and sex. Audio
Upbeat for Thursday 15 Feb
French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet discusses the composers who have influenced him, from Bartok and Beethoven in his youth to Debussy as an adult. Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday Feb 14
Film maker Reiner Moritz explores the life and times of composer, conductor and cultural politician Pierre Boulez. Audio
Upbeat for Tuesday 13 Feb
Opera as you've never seen it with Stuart Maunder and Claire Scholes - and drag queens. And we look towards the 2018 NZO season featuring Tosca, Aida and everything in between.
Today on Upbeat
On Upbeat today - we review the NZSO's Summer Pops gig from the Michael Fowler Centre and we play some favourite film scores suggested by RNZ Concert listeners.
Review: NZSO perform music from the movies
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra launched its first tour of 2018 on Friday night in fine fashion. Upbeat producer Zoë George reviews the music from the movies. Video, Audio
Tama Waipara: Love Me As I Am
It's ten years since the early death of prolific singer song-writer Mahinarangi Tocker. Mahinarangi composed more than 1000 songs exploring identity and aroha, many of them written in Te Reo Maori… Audio
What’s up with Upbeat
Explore the new shape of Upbeat with host David Morriss and Eva Radich. Find out what’s happening, how you can engage with the great stories we’re telling and what it means for the future. Audio
Eight summer inspired tunes to bask in
This summer’s heat cries out for music to relax to even when your break comes to a close. Get the holiday vibe back with these summer inspired tunes with a classical twist. Video
The Cranberries' 'Zombie' like you’ve never heard it before
Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan, who died suddenly at the age of 46, wrote one of the band's most famous works. RNZ Concert's Zoë George discovers what 'Zombie' sounds like with a symphonic… Video
Seven awesome reasons to see the NZ Symphony Orchestra in 2018
The NZSO is offering a range of great gigs this year, with music from some our favourite video games, films and televisions shows. Get ready to geek out in 2018. Video
"The very model of complete 21st century musicians"
Piano duo Anderson and Roe are motivated by their passion to make classical music a relevant force in today's society. Greg and Elizabeth play with an explosive energy on a single keyboard. They have… Audio
Behind Handel’s Messiah
Hundreds of years after its creation, Handel’s ‘Messiah’ is still a treasured part of the annual musical calendar. Clarissa Dunn explores some of the many ways Handel’s masterpiece has been performed… Audio
Simon O’Neill at the top of his game
New Zealand tenor Simon O’Neill has performed and recorded his first Siegfried, after multiple appearances as Siegmund in Wagner’s demanding Ring Cycle. The new Siegfried recording has just been… Audio
Titanic live!
The music from the award winning film Titanic is coming to life in Auckland next year. Conductor Neil Thomson along with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and North Shore Children’s Choir is… Audio
Southern Messiah welcomes Madeleine Pierard
Tonight the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, and the City Choir Dunedin will perform Messiah, with soprano Madeleine Pierard. She, along with conducted by David Burchell reflect on 2017 and look ahead to… Audio
A glimpse into composer’s creativity
Kiwi composer Claire Cowan’s year has been full of praise. Her commission for NZ Trio was featured on their Tui winning Classical Album of the year. Claire’s ensemble Blackbird also gained applause… Audio
Medical professionals and students play for a good cause
This is the season for giving, and that’s exactly what a group of musicians and students from various medical backgrounds are coming together to do. The concert Semblemande, will give classical music… Audio
Review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Messiah
It’s that time of year again when Handel’s Messiah is performed everywhere. The NZSO set the ball rolling with their Wellington performance conducted by Brett Weymark with three Australian soloists… Audio