Classical

Marie Ross is one of the top players internationally of historical clarinets from different eras, from the beginnings of the instrument in the Baroque period through the late Romantic. She talks about… Audio

British violinists Clio Gould and Jonathan Morton discuss their work with members of The Pettman National Junior Academy at the University of Auckland. The couple have been doing masterclasses with… Audio

New Zealand born organist Katherine Dienes-Williams is the first woman to hold the most senior musical post in a Church of England cathedral. The accomplished organist is home on holiday with her… Audio

Hamilton based conductor Repert d'Cruze is helping develop classical music in the Waikato; he's set up a Sistema programme for children and is involved in a orchestral trust to foster music… Audio

Violinist Haihong Liu and cellist Robert Ibell from the Aroha Quartet dip their toes in the world of Argentinian tango by Astor Piazzolla. The Tango Ballet Suite programme is beautifully planned… Audio

Christophe Rousset is the founder of French baroque ensemble Les Talens Lyriques about to undertake a tour of the country for Chamber Music New Zealand. The internationally renowned harpsichordist… Audio

Tecwyn Evans is back with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra for the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations. He conducts Ode to Joy this weekend. Along with Beethoven's final Symphony the concert… Audio

Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is back playing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. This time, she performs Brahms' Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with German cellist Leonard… Video, Audio

Naxos Record label founder German entrepreneur Klaus Heymann discusses being a world leader in digital music streaming and looks ahead to how we will consume, purchase and listen to music in the… Video, Audio

New Zealand violinist Amalia Hall on her recent win at the 64th Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition Overseas Award. Audio

Edo de Waart opens his tenure as Music Director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, with Swedish mezzo soprano Charlotte Hellekant and a host of singers. Peter Hoar reviews the epic 100 minute… Audio

This Saturday is the world premiere of Erebus, a musical memorial of the 1979 civil aviation disaster. Composed by David Hamilton, Erebus takes the audience through the excitement as the passengers… Audio

Swedish born mezzo-soprano Charlotte Hellekant is in New Zealand to perform Mahler 3 with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conductor Edo de Waart. She tells Eva about how she wants to make the… Audio

British pianist Clare Hammond recently made her film debut as the younger version of Maggie Smith's character, 'Miss Shepherd', in the Alan Bennett film adaptation The Lady in the Van, directed by… Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will be both the director and soloist in the CSO's first concert of its new Artist Series. He explains how he manages to juggle the varied… Audio