Classical
An Instrumental Voyage
A 55-minute orchestral journey through the history of New Zealand from pre-European times to today is being performed by the NZSO this week, with the help of local school children. Audio
The interesting and slightly unusual world of Bruckner
What makes Bruckner so interesting? Wellington Chamber Orchestra conductor Michael Vinten explains more. Audio
Viktoria’s fear and freedom
Fear and the drive for freedom are behind the success of famed Russian violinist Viktoria Mullova, who’s performing in Auckland this week. Audio
Water Music flows south
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is heading to Invercargill this week and a couple of the musicians think it’s a great chance to experience something new.
Tony Chen Lin on tour
New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin is touring the country for Chamber Music New Zealand. He talks with David Morriss about visiting small town NZ. Audio
Music soothes the savage beast
It’s not just humans who can benefit from a well-chosen tune. Research shows classical music, soft rock and reggae have an impact in reducing anxiety in dogs, which is nothing to be sniffed at. Video, Audio
Nan playing “violele” goes viral
A Flaxmere grandmother has gone viral on social media with her unusual violin playing skills.
Famed pianist brings versatility to NZ
French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has been described as one of the world’s most versatile pianists. Audio
Classical music and kapa haka combine for world première
Classical music and kapa haka combine this week in Rotorua and Hamilton. Audio
Review: CSO's Mozart's Requiem
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra performed Mozart's Requiem this weekend. But did they impress? Tony Ryan was there.
Review: The Morton Trio
The Morton Trio are currently touring New Zealand. Tony Ryan went down to The Piano in Christchurch to find out what makes the group of young kiwi musicians buzz.
Review: APO with organist Benjamin Sheen
Touring British organist Benjamin Sheen provided a powerful performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra last night. Peter Hoar was at the Auckland Town Hall. Video
The colourful organ
Not many of us would consider the organ to be colourful, but that’s exactly how touring organist Benjamin Sheen describes his instrument of choice. He’s performing with the APO this week and chats… Video, Audio
Southern history told through music
The story of settlers of the south will be told through music this week thanks to the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. Audio
What makes the BBC Proms so special?
Here at RNZ Concert we are in the middle of our BBC Proms season, so we decided to get the inside scoop from BBC Proms Director David Pickard on why the Proms is so special. Video, Audio
NZSO Shed Series review
NZSO's latest Shed Series concert 'Sinfonietta' proves to be the most intellectually challenging of the series for reviewer Hadyn Green but a winner thanks to Conductor Hamish McKeich's thorough… Audio
A musician's nightmare: What if your bow breaks mid-performance?
Just imagine your bow breaking mid-performance. That's what happened to touring cellist Lev Sivkov while performing with the CSO. He describes what happened and how he brought Elgar's music back to… Audio
From composing to computers with Barry Vercoe
Barry Vercoe is a New-Zealand-born composer you may not have heard of – at least as far as composing goes. But in the field of computer audio, he’s something of a legendary figure. Audio
2013 Wallace Piano Comp winner back in town
2013 Wallace National Piano Competition winner Jason Bae is back in the country performing in Wellington tonight and Auckland next week. Audio
Roar of a Thousand Tigers a fitting name for Sir Edmund symphony
Composer Gareth Farr describes how he turned the Kiwi spirit of adventure into a symphony. The specially commissioned piece celebrating Sir Edmund Hillary and his ascent of Everest has its world… Audio