Clarissa Dunn

Tui bird calls heard in the Marlborough Sounds were the inspiration behind Gareth Farr’s new string quartet Te Kōanga premiered by the touring Heath Quartet this week. Audio

Gareth Farr discusses his new commission Te Kōanga, music takes flight with Trevor Reekie and we go on a musical holiday to the south of Italy.

Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto brings his charisma to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week to lead the performance of Ottensamer plays Weber. Audio

We mark World Refugee Day, and report on drama at the English National Opera, and we chat to charismatic conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Dynamic Wellington based choir Supertonic is busy preparing for their first concert of the year, Shakespeare’s Sister – a programme celebrating women composers, which includes a special New Zealand… Audio

The countdown is on for the Royal wedding. We make some music suggestions. Dynamic Wellington choir Supertonic celebrate female composers, and we acknowledge the talent that is violinist Hilary Hahn.

Salina Fisher’s Tupaia has just had its first performances by the NZSO. The work is the first of four pieces commissioned to mark the 250^th anniversary of Captain Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific… Audio

We get creative with Victoria Spackman, Salina Fisher takes us through her new commission, and we hear Dvořák’s seventh symphony.

Clarissa Dunn speaks with sensational American pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton who make their debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tomorrow night. The identical twins will play… Audio

Hundreds of years after its creation, Handel’s ‘Messiah’ is still a treasured part of the annual musical calendar. Clarissa Dunn explores some of the many ways Handel’s masterpiece has been performed… Audio

Kiwi composer Claire Cowan’s year has been full of praise. Her commission for NZ Trio was featured on their Tui winning Classical Album of the year. Claire’s ensemble Blackbird also gained applause… Audio

Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert is back with us to answer your classical music queries. Listeners sung, hummed and whistled classical pieces they couldn't name, and our Concert team found the music. Audio

Reality TV shows become a musical reality for kiwi composer Chris Williams. The Quest pokes fun at reality talent shows, taking the audience backstage to experience what it’s really like fighting for… Audio

The image of an ice skater inspired the opening oscillation of the strings for Ice, Kirsten Strom’s addition to this year’s Todd Young Composer Awards. The artist, poet, street performer and young… Audio

Voices NZ is this country’s leading professional chamber choir and in 2018 they’re taking their talent on tour to top locations in England and Europe. They’ll also make a special trip to Canada where… Audio

Jesse Mulligan's listeners sing, whistle and hum classical pieces they love but can't name – before RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn steps in to save the day. Video, Audio

When Ian Lyons, a renowned luthier passed away suddenly, there was a big gap left in the community. But with a bit of encouragement David Hume has moved from London to Wellington to fill the big shoes… Audio