Three to Seven

Auckland Philharmonia musician John Mietus is preparing to perform the well-known Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto in his own transcription - for double bass. Read more Video, Audio

Chief Executive Dr Hannah Darroch talks with RNZ Concert about the recently announced SOUNZ Southern Jam Commission for jazz composers. Read more Audio

"When she sits on my shoulder and sings her full song in my ear, I just feel like the most privileged person in the world." Composer Mary Celeste talks with RNZ Concert about her pet starling Matisse… Read more Video, Audio

The British comedian talks with RNZ Concert's Nick Tipping about the universal languages of comedy and music. Read more Video, Audio

The newly-formed piano trio Korimako has its debut concert in Wellington next week. And while the ensemble may be new, the names are familiar - established musicians Helene Pohl (violin), Rolf… Read more Audio

"It's been a lifelong experience for me - and I'm still learning." Dr Karen Grylls talks with RNZ Concert about choral conducting as she prepares to take Voices New Zealand overseas - her final tour… Read more Audio

As we look though all of the beautiful music the RNZ Concert audience requested for Settling the Score 2025, we've seen some trends which might be of interest. Read more

New Zealand has a brand new wind band. RNZ Concert speaks with its musical director, Tom Chester. Read more Audio

When it's blowing nor'westerly outside, you can listen to a gentle southerly on the inside. Read more Audio

Young composer Estella Wallace talks about her prize-winning piece for string quartet inspired by Shostakovich's final work.   Read more Audio

Ahead of playing it with the NZSO, cellist Kian Soltani talks about his favourite concerto. Read more Video, Audio

Jonathan Le Cocq is bringing the theorbo to an imaginative Auckland Philharmonia baroque concert later this month. Read more Audio