Classical
NZTrio's Spiral
Auckland-based NZTrio is in a year of transition following the recent departure of founding violinist, Justine Cormack. They’re about to launch themselves into a new era by inviting some of the… Audio
Top flight flutist in Auckland
University of Auckland celebrates the appointment of new flute lecturer Eric Lamb to the School of Music. American born, Eric has an ongoing performing career working at a top level with Sydney's… Audio
Global adventures for kiwi singers
The Piano is hosting a special concert to raise funds for several young Christchurch musicians who are studying overseas: pianist Bradley Wood, and tenor Oliver Sewell, Lyric soprano Anna Hoetjes … Audio
Two for the price of one
Two pianos are better than one! Audiences lap up the fun, and quite a few pianists and composers as well judging from the music that’s been written for piano duo. Putting that philosophy to the acid… Audio
Special concert by former Jack Body student
Composer professor Nalin Shen studied with famed New Zealander Jack Body. He’s back at the New Zealand School of Music for China Crossing concert tonight featuring both traditional and contemporary… Audio
Chamber Orchestra’s contribution to “visceral essay”
The Australian Chamber Orchestra has contributed to the stunning soundscape for MOUNTAIN, a collaboration between the group and film maker Jennifer Peedom. The film, described by the Hollywood… Audio
CD Review: Sarajevo – Jian Liu
Sarajevo, a new release by Wellington pianist Jian Liu features a collection of New Zealand piano works from some of the country’s most eminent composers. The album features two contrasting works by… Audio
Don’t like classical guitar? You will now!
Spanish classical guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas is internationally praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar”. It’s not hard to see why: he plays from the heart, is passionate, effervescent and… Video, Audio
I'll Hum the First Few Bars by David Long
David Long of The Mutton Birds has composed ‘I’ll Hum the First Few Bars' for amplified guitar, orchestra, and something called 'mechatronics'. Video, Audio
Claire COWAN: Stark - The Violin Concerto (première)
The concerto takes its inspiration from iconic NZ dancer Freda Stark, made famous in the 1930’s after her lover, Thelma Mareo was allegedly murdered with a glass of poisoned milk. Video, Audio
Orchestra Wellington: HOLST - The Planets
Holst's pieces describe the moods or personalities of seven planets. Performed by Orchestra Wellington, and women of the Orpheus Choir, conducted by Marc Taddei, and accompanied by video by NASA. Video, Audio
New album for classical guitarist Gunter Herbig
The guitar’s at the centre of music performance in Aotearoa; everyone plays it from country and western through to rock stars and classical stylists. That’s been helped by the impact of the many… Audio
Review: Violinist Alina Ibragimova with APO
European star violinist Alina Ibragimova gave a blistering account of the Bartok 2nd violin concerto last night with the APO and Giordano Bellincampi. Her Shostakovich was electrifying when the young… Audio
Superstar violinist with APO
Star violinist Alina Ibragimova is back to play with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra tonight after her memorable debut with the orchestra playing Shostakovich five years ago. This time she takes on… Audio
John Adams: composer at large
American composer John Adams’ work has been a heard a lot by local audiences thanks to his long friendship with NZSO Music Director Edo de Waart. Adams discusses the role de Waart played in… Audio
The composer is dead!
The combination of decomposition (pun intended), deadpan humour and death is all part of a day’s work for up and coming conductor David Kay. He’s carrying the baton for Lemony Snicket: The Composer is… Audio
Imogen Thirlwall and friends
Aspiring Wellington opera singer soprano Imogen Thirlwall is off to study in Berlin after being awarded a language scholarship from the Goethe-Institut New Zealand. To raise funds she is bringing a… Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker, Act II
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
BARTOK: Piano Concerto No 3
Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
BERLIOZ: Beatrice & Benedict, Overture
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Vincent Hardaker. Audio