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1:12 PM.Swedish cellist working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week. Read more Audio

12:50 PM.Jazz legend visiting the New Zealand School of Music. Audio

12:20 PM.Australian baritone starring in NZ Opera's production of Don Giovanni. Audio

1:12 PM.Jubilate Singers Music Director previews their performance of Handel's oratorio Israel in Egypt. Audio

12:50 PM.Composer working with choreographer Luke Hanna on his new show Eye. Audio

12:15 PM.Auckland Opera Studio starring tenor and producer of the upcoming staging of Lucia di Lammermoor. Audio

12:58 PM.New Zealand tenor sax player Roger Manins' latest album 'Hip Flask 2' is released on Rattle Records, featuring Roger on tenor sax, Stu Hunter on organ, Adam Hunter on Piano, Brendan Clarke on bass and… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Dunedin composer Anthony Ritchie's latest opera 'This Other Eden' is based on Michelanne Foster's play of the same name, and centres on early New Zealand missionary Thomas Kendall and his interactions… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.American blues guitarist performing with Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra ahead of recordings with the ensemble. Audio

12:40 PM.Upbeat experimental music contributor explores recent works by NZ musician Jeff Henderson. Audio

12:15 PM.APO 2015 Launch Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra General and Artistic Managers launch their 2015 season. Audio

1:07 PM.The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul begins a new series of piano recitals on Fridays at 6pm, starting tomorrow with Emma Sayers and Richard Mapp. They'll present a programme of solos and duets… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.St Jerome is the patron saint of translators. On Tuesday, St Jerome's day, expert translator John Jamieson will put his skills to the test before a live audience as part of 'The Transparent… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.The Christchurch City Choir has a big Pasifika concert this weekend. The concert begins with a traditional presentation of Karanga and Haka by Te Kotahitanga, the longest running Kapa Haka group in Te… Read more Audio

12:16 PM.Hamilton musician Jeremy Mayall is staying on in Dunedin this year, after being awarded Otago University's Mozart Fellowship for a second year. Eva catches up with the composer, and asks him about his… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Editor of a new collection of writings by Douglas Lilburn called 'Douglas Lilburn: Memories of Early Years and Other Writings'. Audio

12:15 PM.Scottish organist George Chittenden is the Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral Dunedin and will perform a concert on the Auckland Town Hall Organ. Audio

1:08 PM.Director of the Italian Film Festival previews this year's event. Audio

12:17 PM.Auckland-based Bulgarian cellist currently collaborating with pianist Michael Houstoun and violinist Wilma Smith. Audio

1:00 PM.Visiting flutist and pedagogue at the giving recitals and master classes at the Auckland University School of Music. Audio

12:40 PM.Claire reviews last night's Auckland premiere of NZ Opera's Don Giovanni. Audio

12:15 PM.New Zealand composer who is conducting the premiere of his latest work with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Woolston Brass. Audio

1:05 PM.The 2014 Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Awards held in Sydney last weekend were dominated by New Zealand singers, with Auckland soprano Marlena Devoe winning first prize, and… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Chris looks at recent uses of the French horn in contemporary repertoire. Audio

12:15 PM.Violinist Martin Riseley makes his solo debut with the Southern Sinfonia this weekend, performing the Brahms violin concerto. He tells Eva about his current and upcoming performances. Audio