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Gypsy rhythms and sunny Mahler at the Proms

Christchurch brothers pianist Jun and cellist Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido are back home and enjoying some quality time together with their family. The talented duo are sharing their love of music with a… Audio

Finalists for the best contemporary and soundtrack awards at the Silver Scrolls are announced and baritone James Harrison returns home to appear in court – but it’s a good thing.

The five finalists - Eliza Boom, Filipe Manu, Joe Haddow, Manase Latu, and Joel Amosa - each sing two arias of their choice accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen… Audio, Gallery

14-year-old prodigy Ashani Waidyatillake, who has performed with Lang Lang, has won the 2018 Wallace National Junior Piano Competition. Video, Audio

The Wallace International Piano Festival opens tomorrow with a recital from young Canadian pianist Avan Yu. Avan came to international attention when he won the Sydney Piano Competition in 2012, and… Audio

France might be leading at the Football World cup, but they’ve got a long way to go in music, how much is a manuscript of Elgar’s Enigma Variations worth, and pianist Avan Yu on the upcoming Wallace…

The winner and honourable mentions from week 2!

Lux Festival's Robert Appierdo chooses some classical pieces to accompany your exploration of the artworks. Video

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Marc Taddei (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert for the 2018 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio

LISZT: Funérailles - played by Siyu Sun, at the 2017 Wallace National Piano Competition Audio

LISZT: Rapsodie Espagnole - played by Sara Lee, at the 2017 Wallace National Piano Competition Audio

Performed by Piers Lane and the Auckland Philhamonia Orchestra conducted by Brett Dean, Auckland Town Hall, 2 November 2017. Audio

Thomas Goss explores how the subject of romance is elevated to philosophical and artistic heights when merged with the identity of a great composer. Audio

Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon plays three pieces by Liszt: 'Schlaflos! Frage und Antwort', 'Valse Oubliee No 1', and 'The Fountains of the Villa d'Este'. Audio

The Christchurch Arts Festival is underway bringing the city’s creative streak to the fore. Reviewer Tony Ryan has attended a few events, including the Michael Houstoun /Bella Hristova Beethoven mini… Audio

Behzod Abduraimov plays an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Fallen Heroes' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 July 2017 Audio

Auckland audiences will get the chance to hear versatile New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge in action at the Auckland Museum this week. Stephen’s recital is part of the Fazioli International Piano… Audio

Nodding off caused a war in Germany whose repercussions are still being felt. John Drummond explores critical moments in the history of Western music when things might well have turned out… Audio

RNZ Concert counts down New Zealand's favourite pieces of classical music for 2016, as voted for by you, the public. Here are highlights, and the winner! Video

Following America's election for the ages, New Zealand votes on the music of the ages. RNZ Music is preparing to announce the winners of Settling the Score and Phil Smith teases out a few of the… Audio

Dong-Wan Ha from South Korea plays the 'Rigoletto Paraphrase' by Franz Liszt. Recorded at the Kerikeri International Piano Competition, July 2016. Audio

Pianist Sergio Tiempo performs with the Auckland Philharmonia at their Premier Series concert, 'Symphonic Dances', Auckland Town Hall, 29 September 2016 Audio

RNZ Concert is bringing NZ audiences an exclusive selection of concerts from this year's BBC Proms, just weeks after they have been recorded live in London by the BBC. Video