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RNZ Concert sounds good this summer. Here are some of our holiday season highlights for you to enjoy on the radio or online in coming days.

Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. Audio

Four choirs from around the world perform in one of the Celebration Concerts at the World Choir Games 2024 held in Auckland. Audio

Experience the energy and joy of secondary school groups from across the motu sing their hearts out over three days in Wellington. Video, Audio

Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Audio

The Graduate Choir New Zealand and their Music Director Terence Maskell celebrate their 21st Anniversary with a concert in St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 30 October 2022. Audio

Settling The Score 2023 is a big year for New Zealand composers. It might be the first time we've seen four local compositions in the top thirty, it is certainly the first time homegrown works have… Video, Audio

"I like to throw in a few unexpected moments," says Chris Artley of his choral compositions, which win prizes all around the world.  Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia presents its annual Christmas concert. For 2022, their guests are soprano Anna Leese, the Graduate Choir New Zealand and conductor Benjamin Bayl. Audio

Voices NZ perform a selection of Christmas carols and mix them with music about stars and the mystery of the winter season. Audio

Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December… Audio

The Graduate Choir New Zealand performing at its 21st Anniversary Celebration Concert conducted by Terence Maskell, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 30 October 2022. Audio

We are celebrating your favourite classical music from 6am til 8pm on Labour Day Monday, with the Top 30 countdown running from noon til 6pm on RNZ Concert. This is what we can tell you about what you… Video

Secondary school choirs from all over Aotearoa gathered in Ōtautahi/Christchurch to perform at The Big Sing Finale 2022 Gala concert. Video, Audio

Congratulations to young Christchurch composer Rosa Elliott, who has won both the Under-25 Category and Composer-in-Residence position in the inaugural Compose Aotearoa! competition. Audio

Two major Auckland ensembles, the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Choral, join together this weekend to celebrate the joy of live music-making including a new commission by Chris Artley. Audio

You voted and now it's time for the big reveal: Here are New Zealand's 100 most popular pieces of classical music for 2020 - and yes, there are some surprises! Video

Not long now until we reveal Settling The Score 2020. RNZ Concert's countdown of Aotearoa's favorite classical music will be on the radio from 6am - 7pm Labour Day Monday. Please join us!

Composer Chris Artley, who's based in Auckland, continues to achieve recognition for his choral works with another competition win. Audio

Graduate Choir New Zealand, Terence Maskell (director), Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Brett Kelly (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 14 December 2013 Audio

New Zealand composer Chris Artley has won first prize at a major international competition for organ music.

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2017 Christmas concert was held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland. It features soprano Madeleine Pierard and the Graduate Choir New Zealand under… Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2018 Christmas concert features bass-baritone James Ioelu and the Graduate Choir New Zealand. They are conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio

Performed by The Graduate Choir and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Johannes Fritzsch, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 16 December 2017. Audio