Classical
Ode to Joy gets te reo Māori makeover
Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ will be performed in te reo Māori as part of a worldwide project. Video, Audio
NY Honour for APO violinist
Founding APO member Rae Crossley-Croft has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She talks to David Morriss about her career and being recognised for her services as a violinist. Audio
Classical music to clean to
Everyone is Marie Kondo-ing their homes (and in RNZ Concert’s case, the office). We've selected a few classical tunes to clean to. Video, Audio
Michael Houstoun announces retirement
Leading New Zealand concert pianist Michael Houstoun has announced he will retire from performing. Audio
"Music is something that is not only heard, but felt"
It is a common belief that the experience of music comes solely from hearing it, but Rebekah Stewart has proven otherwise. Video
John Psathas - the musical storyteller
Internationally successful composer and master story-teller John Psathas reflects on his career, gives some advice to budding composers and explains why it's important to create music with a story. Audio
Epic 2019 for Orchestra Wellington
Orchestra Wellington has announced its 2019 season and it’s an epic one. Audio
Classical music gets a vinyl makeover
Orchestra Wellington is reaching the out to new audiences by going old school with a vinyl release, with a little help from RNZ Concert. Audio
McGegan on Messiah
Baroque expert Nicholas McGegan is back in New Zealand to conduct Handel's Messiah with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Review: Orchestra Wellington's New World
Orchestra Wellington had its final performance over the weekend. Elizabeth Kerr was there to experience New World. Audio
2018 Todd Young Composers announced
Young composers Luka Venter and Julius Magpantay have been awarded the top prizes at the 2018 Todd Young Composer awards. Audio
Jonathan Lemalu mentors the youth of New Zealand music
Grammy award-winning operatic bass Jonathan Lemalu steps up to support the youth of New Zealand music Audio
Christopher's Classics - what to expect in 2019
The 2019 programme for Christopher’s Classics has been announced. Christopher Marshall tells us what to expect. Audio
Fireworks with Uwe Grodd
Uwe Grodd is one of New Zealand’s best-known musicians – not only here but internationally. He's the founding Music Director of the Manukau City Symphony Orchestra which is celebrating 25 years with… Audio
The ten weirdest interpretations of Ode to Joy
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is performing Beethoven’s highly recognisable Ninth Symphony this weekend. We count down the ten most interesting interpretations of the famous ‘Ode to Joy’ theme… Video
Kiwi soprano helping to lead social change in opera
New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is part of an organisation helping to change the opera scene for women and parents. Video, Audio
Symphonic flourishes to be used as car warning chimes
Classical music will be used as warning chimes in a new SUV. Video
Review: APO's Free Spirit with Robert Ashworth
The APO’s ‘Free Spirit’ concert lived up to its title with a trio of works that were full of dash and vigour although there were more tragic moments as well. Peter Hoar was at the Auckland Town Hall…
Farr adds soundtrack to Dylan Thomas' words
New Zealand composer Gareth Farr explains how he's added a stunning soundscape to Dylan Thomas' words for Under Milkwood. Audio
Performing NZ work a treat for APO violist
Auckland based violist Robert Ashworth is out to prove the jokes about the viola don’t stack up when he takes to the stage to perform Anthony Ritchie’s Viola Concerto with the APO on Thursday night. Audio