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Joe Christensen: hitting the road singing
17 Nov 2025After more than two decades at the heart of the Hawkes Bay choral scene, Joe Christensen is stepping down as music director of Hastings Choral. Read more Audio
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Ballet music "some of the most beautiful music ever composed"
14 Nov 2025Former RNZB Principal Dancer Pauline Tronson-Germon shares some of her favourite pieces of ballet music - all from roles she has danced - and the memories that come along with them. Read more Audio
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"I never thought of changing to another instrument"
13 Nov 2025German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott talks with RNZ Concert about his affinity with the cello, ahead of his Auckland Philharmonia concert performing Schumann's Cello Concerto. Read more Video, Audio
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Moment of Calm: Remembrance
12 Nov 2025Yesterday (Nov 11) was Remembrance Day 2025. To mark it, this week's "Sonic" Moment of Calm is a Waiata delivered by RNZ Concert listener Kirsty Garner at the war grave of her great Uncle Walter… Read more Audio
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"It's always a huge responsibility taking on a true story where real humans have suffered"
11 Nov 2025RNZ Concert's David Morriss talks with Karl Sölve Steven about how he approached composing the score for the Pike River movie. Read more Video, Audio
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Christchurch Schools Music Festival: celebrating Canterbury's youth through music
7 Nov 2025Music Director Rachel Wilford talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about the largest annual event in the South Island dedicated to developing young musical talent. Read more Audio
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From bass to butterflies
6 Nov 2025Auckland 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
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SOUNZ launches new jazz commission
4 Nov 2025Chief Executive Dr Hannah Darroch talks with RNZ Concert about the recently announced SOUNZ Southern Jam Commission for jazz composers. Read more Audio
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Matisse: the star(ling) of the show
3 Nov 2025"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
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Bill Bailey: "Comedy, in its essence, is music"
30 Oct 2025The British comedian talks with RNZ Concert's Nick Tipping about the universal languages of comedy and music. Read more Video, Audio
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New ensemble, familiar names
29 Oct 2025The 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
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Dr Karen Grylls retires as Voices New Zealand's Music Director
28 Oct 2025"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
12 March 2026
with Bryan Crump
Fauré, Gabriel: Masques & Bergamasques (1) - BBC Philharmonic/Yan Pascal Tortelier (Chandos CHAN 9416)
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Salamelica, Semprunga cara, from Lo speziale - Patricia Petibon (soprano), Concerto Köln/Daniel Harding (DG 4777468)
Bach, Johann Ludwig: Cantata, Siehe, ich will meinen Engel senden (3) - Anna-Lena Elbert (soprano), Capella Sollertia/Johanna Soller (Ricercar RIC482)
Chabrier, Emmanuel: Aubade - Angela Hewitt (piano) (Hyperion SACDA 67515)
Lalo, Édouard: Norwegian Rhapsody - Royal Philharmonic/Yondani Butt (ASV CD DCA 709)
Ravel, Maurice: Prelude, from Le Tombeau de Couperin - Cleveland Orchestra/Pierre Boulez (DG 471 614)
Schneider, Enjott: Mozart in New Orleans - Andreas Skouras (piano) (Ambiente Audio ACD3070)
Reinecke, Carl: Flute Sonata in E minor Op 167, Undine - Marya Martin (flute), Michael Houstoun (piano) (EX TARTAR TRL 030)
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Strauss II, Johann: Perpetuum Mobile Op 257 - Hallé Orchestra/John Barbirolli (BBC Legends BBCL 4038)
Beach, Amy: Piano Quintet in F# Op 67 (3) - Martin Roscoe (piano), Endellion Quartet (ASV CD DCA 932)
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Sonata No 13 in Bb K333 (3) - Michael Houstoun (piano) (RNZ UA21)
Bruckner, Anton: Os justi - Monteverdi Choir/John Eliot Gardiner (DG 459 674)
Salvador-Daniel, Francisco arr Smail Benhouhou & Rachid Brahim-Djelloul: Chanson mauresque de Tunis - Divertimento/Zahia Ziouani (Harmonia Mundi HMM905373)
Koželuch, Leopold: Piano Sonata in D Op 1/3 (3) - Kemp English (fortepiano) (Naxos)
Dvořák, Antonín: Serenade in D minor for wind instruments Op 44 (1) - Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Alexander Schneider (asv CD COE 801)
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Corelli, Arcangelo arr Geminiani: Concerto Grosso in F Op 5/10 (5) - Maurice Steger (recorder), English Concert/Laurence Cummings (HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 90 7523)
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich arr Faber: Lensky's Aria, from Eugene Onegin - Dudok Quartet Amsterdam (Rubicon Classics RCD1103)
Allegri, Gregorio arr Barley: Miserere mei, Deus - Matthew Barley (cello) (Black Box BBM 1068)
Schumann, Robert: Symphony No 3 in Eb Op 97, Rhenish (3) - Royal Stockholm Philharmonic/Sakari Oramo (SONY 88697 64687)
Tin, Christopher: Caoineadh - Anonymous 4, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Lucas Richman (Tin Works TW001)
Mayer, Emilie: Symphony No 7 in F minor (1) - Berlin Chamber Symphony Orchestra/Jurgen Bruns (Dreyer Gaido CD21015)
Ravel, Maurice: Sonatine - 1. Modéré - Diedre Irons (piano) (TRUST MMT 2041)
Elgar, Edward arr Milone: Salut d'Amour Op 12 - Natalie Clein (cello), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic/Vernon Handley (EMI 5 01409)
Franck, César: Panis angelicus, from Mass for three voices - Choir of St John's, Elora (Naxos 8.557493)
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Brahms, Johannes: Serenade No 1 in D Op 11 (2) - Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra/Riccardo Chailly (Decca 478 6775)
Herzogenberg, Heinrich von: Trio in D for oboe, horn & piano Op 61 - Albrecht Mayer (oboe), Marie Luise Neunecker (horn), Markus Becker (piano) (Decca 4783564)
Rummel, Joseph: Rondo Turque - Berlin Recorder Orchestra/Simon Borutzki (Klanglogo 2018)
Balakirev, Mily Alexeyevich: Mazurka No 1 in Ab - Danny Driver (piano) (Hyperion CDA 67806)
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Symphony No 90 in C (2) - Berlin Philharmonic/Simon Rattle (EMI 3 94237)
Offenbach, Jacques: Can-Can, from Orpheus in the Underworld - Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra/Johannes Wildner (Naxos 8.55171)
Catalani, Alfredo: Ebben?...Ne andrò lontana, from La Wally - Andrew Joyce (cello), Rae de Lisle (piano) (Atoll ACD280)
Traditional: Fionnghuala - Gli Scapoli/Reza Aghamir (Philips 462 448)
Three to Seven
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