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Performed by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Great Classics Series concert, 25 March 2021. Audio

Here's a bright idea for an introduction to classical music - sitting by candlelight in an intimate setting listening to performances of some of the greatest music by composers such as Chopin, Mozart… Audio

49 years ago today, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones sauntered onto the stage at Western Springs Stadium and put on one of the greatest shows New Zealand had ever seen. Led… Video, Audio

Following a lengthy approval process, New Zealand's largest venue will now be able to host six concerts a year.

Eden Park has long been bound by strict rules around musical events - previously, the… Audio

Soprano Amelia Berry and The Graduate Choir NZ join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich for the orchestra's annual Celebrate Christmas concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral… Audio

Beethoven has been a constant feature throughout Michael Houstoun's career. The New Zealand pianist tells Eva Radich why, as he prepares for his all-Beethoven recital to celebrate the composer's… Audio

A prominent Wellington concert promoter says the capital is languishing behind other regions and needs a large multi-purpose arena for gigs.

A report commissioned for the region's economic… Audio

NZTrio's cellist Ashley Brown talks us through the ensemble's upcoming concert series, Constellations. Audio

Julien Van Mellaerts shares the joy of singing with Kiwi artists in England for the Whānau: Voices of Aotearoa, far from home concert - an incredibly emotional selection of songs from Aotearoa and the… Audio

An audience of hundreds were set to fill the Auckland Town Hall last night.

That plan came to an abrupt halt when news of the mystery case of Covid-19 broke, just a few hours before the performance… Audio

A leading New Zealand health researcher says this country needs an over-arching public health programme to tackle the obesity epidemic. A new global study has shown that children in New Zealand… Audio

A leading New Zealand health researcher says this country needs an overarching public health programme to tackle the obesity epidemic. Audio

Our friends over at RNZ Concert have tallied the votes to find out listeners' favourite piece of Classical Music for 2020, and are playing the countdown between 6am-7pm.  Video, Audio

A concert devoted to the music of Eve de Castro-Robinson, recorded at the Auckland Arts Festival, 16 March 2020. Includes introductions from the composer in conversation with Tim Dodd. Audio

Top New Zealand choir Voices NZ turns to the world of opera for their next concert tour. Audio

Singer Jared Holt takes the tenor role in Orchestra Wellington's performance of The Bells by Sergei Rachmaninov. Audio

Wellington Youth Orchestra finally has a chance to perform this COVID year with two concerts this weekend. Orchestra manager Anne French and soloist Ben van Leuven discuss the highs and lows of 2020. 

Chamber Music from the heady days of the '20s' is coming to a concert hall near you over the next few weeks. 

Andrew Beer and Sarah Watkins, and composer Ben Hoadley, whose new work Cave Dances is… Audio

What is the most popular piece of classical music? Voting is about to open in RNZ Concert's annual poll, Settling the Score. RNZ Concert's Nick Tipping talks to Kathryn Ryan. Audio

It's the Proms, but not as we know them. The BBC Proms 2020 offers treasures from the archive and incredible live performances - all at a safe social distance. Video

Robin Toan's Tū-mata-uenga “God of War, Spirit of Man”, described by conductor Gemma New as a work of fierce passion and bold energy, opens her debut concert with the NZSO. Audio

A Pacific concert aimed at uniting the region with the rest of the world against the Covid-19 pandemic has paid tribute to workers on the frontlines of the crisis. Audio

NZTrio perform their first post-lockdown concert this weekend, and there's a world premiere on the programme. Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio

RNZ listener Cindy Sims recalls her 14 yr old self screaming in Row G at The Beatles Auckland concert in 1964. Audio