Clarissa Dunn
The music of Katya Kabanova
New Zealand Opera’s final production of 2017, Katya Kabanova, continues its season in Wellington this week. Highly experienced musical director Wyn Davies chooses his favourite, and most poignant… Audio
The Unusual Silence world premiere
A number of voices are coming together this weekend for the world premiere of Victoria Kelly’s The Unusual Silence first in Auckland and then in Napier. Voices NZ will be joined by a 24-strong male… Audio
Peter Godfrey, the 'father' of NZ Choral Music has died
Peter Godfrey passed away last night at the age of 95. Peter was born in England but travelled to New Zealand in 1958 to take up the position of Lecturer in Music at Auckland University, which he held… Audio
Pipa virtuoso Wu Man performs live
Wu Man is here to perform with the New Zealand String Quartet. The founding member of Yo-yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble plays her pipa live in the studio and discusses the fascinating evolution of her solo… Audio
German Masters with master conductor
Douglas Boyd was a founding member and principal oboist with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. He spent 21 years with them before stepping up to the podium to begin a career in conducting around the UK… Audio
Review: Imani Winds
Vivacious American wind quintet Imani Winds conclude the Chamber Music New Zealand 2017 season. Peter Mechen attended their performance at the Michael Fowler Centre last night, which featured works… Audio
Drawing lines between mathematics and art
Artists find inspiration everywhere. For Kiwi-born, Australia-based artist Peter James Smith another passion – mathematics, influences his art. Peter is in New Zealand for Artweek Auckland next week… Audio
Teddy Tahu Rhodes returns
Teddy Tahu Rhodes returns to his hometown of Christchurch for an intimate evening of song and opera with The Opera Club this weekend. Christchurch audiences will get a taste of Teddy Tahu Rhodes’… Audio
Debauchery comes to Auckland
We go beyond the red velvet rope for a glimpse of what Studio 54 might have looked like if it was a true circus. Aria nominated, Velvet is an Australian created hit show, which has been on the global… Audio
Chamber Music NZ launch 2018 season
Chamber Music New Zealand has a jam-packed 2018 season. It includes celebrating the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, an audio described concert with The New Yorker music critic Alex Ross… Audio
Nota Bene’s Durufle Requiem
Wellington Choir Nota Bene is bringing the richly contemplative Durufle Requiem alive this week supported by Wellington singer and teacher Maaike Christie-Beekman. As a professional singer, Maaike has… Audio
Review: Michael Houstoun’s Diabelli Variations
Considered to be one the great sets of variations, the Diabelli Variations are widely heralded as among the finest works for solo piano ever written. Following the monumental set of the complete… Audio
APO gets musical with guest conductor
Get your jazz hands ready and your vocals warmed up as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra brings musical smash hits to life this week. New Zealand bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Australian… Audio
NZTrio's Spiral
Auckland-based NZTrio is in a year of transition following the recent departure of founding violinist, Justine Cormack. They’re about to launch themselves into a new era by inviting some of the… Audio
Wellington group claim NZCT Chamber Music title
Wellington ensemble Druz’ya Quartet has won the NZCT Chamber Music Contest with their performance of Shostakovich’s String Quartet no. 8. The players talk with Clarissa Dunn about the difficult work… Audio
Special concert by former Jack Body student
Composer professor Nalin Shen studied with famed New Zealander Jack Body. He’s back at the New Zealand School of Music for China Crossing concert tonight featuring both traditional and contemporary… Audio
Chamber Orchestra’s contribution to “visceral essay”
The Australian Chamber Orchestra has contributed to the stunning soundscape for MOUNTAIN, a collaboration between the group and film maker Jennifer Peedom. The film, described by the Hollywood… Audio
Best young talent compete for top spot
The best young musical talent from around the country will participate in the NZCT Chamber Music Contest this week. From hundreds of ensembles only 12 make it through to the Finals weekend, with the… Audio
NZSO National Youth Orchestra: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
The 2017 NZSO National Youth Orchestra plays Benjamin Britten's famous 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra'. Under the baton of composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan, they also perform his… Video, Audio
Young People’s Guide to the Orchestra
NZSO National Youth Orchestra Composers-in-Residence Celeste Oram and Reuben Jelleyman will have their commissioned works played by the NZSO Youth Orchestra tonight in Wellington and tomorrow in… Audio