Cynthia Morahan
Three days until RNZ Concert's settling the score
RNZ Concert's annual countdown of New Zealand's favourite classical music, Settling the Score, will take place on Labour Day.
Aotearoa Overture by Douglas Lilburn is one of the most popular pieces… Audio
Martinborough Music Festival: a feast of chamber music
"It's collaborative, it's the thrill of putting something together with other people... it's like a giant puzzle that's very satisfying to solve". Violinist Wilma Smith tells Upbeat why she loves… Audio
Opera stars return home
Some of our best home-grown talent are back in the country, albeit briefly. Baritone Benson Wilson and soprano Claire Filer join a star-studded cast for the upcoming Opera Gala Concert. Audio
Three Lakes Cultural Trust
Find out how the recently formed Three Lakes Cultural Trust is encouraging and enabling the arts in the Queenstown Lakes District. Audio
Virtuosity with Amalia Hall
Orchestra Wellington concertmaster Amalia Hall steps into the spotlight to take on Paganini's Violin Concerto No 2 - a virtuosic and demanding showpiece. Audio
Mid-winter festival
Baroque Voices director Pepe Becker talks with Cynthia Morahan about a special mid-winter concert combining 14th century music with a 19th century art form. Audio
A Sound Mind
How do you go from interviewing the likes of Harry Styles and Adele to composing a string quartet? British music journalist Paul Morley tells all in his book A Sound Mind: how I fell in love with… Video, Audio
Daybreak Book Corner: Itzhak - A boy who loved the violin
February's book giveaway on RNZ Concert's Daybreak is one for younger listeners. Itzhak - a boy who loved the violin is a beautifully illustrated account of violinist Itzhak Perlman's life and career.
…Celebrating Beethoven's 250th birthday with Cynthia Morahan
Cynthia Morahan is the host of Daybreak, RNZ Concert's weekday breakfast programme. She's been reading about Beethoven in the lead up to his 250th anniversary this week. Audio
Beethoven 250: How to triumph over adversity
2020 has been one of the most challenging years in our lifetimes. Here are some examples of triumphing over adversity from Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born 250 years ago this week. Audio
Anthony Ferner: passionate about the flute
Retiring CSO Principal Flute Anthony Ferner reflects on his career. Audio
Tayla Made: grants for singers
“Sometimes just $200 can go so far for a singer who’s… struggling to pay rent and petrol,” says Tayla Alexander, who's launched a foundation (Tayla Made) which offers this practical assistance. Video, Audio
Tama Waipara shares his Festival kaupapa: "We are of this place and its people"
Artistic Director Tama Waipara on Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival opening this weekend and celebrating the vast creativity of the East Coast and its people. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 300: Marley Sola/Riki Gooch/Savage
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with soul and RnB artist Marley Sola, Yadana Saw takes a walk in the forest with former Trinity Roots drummer Riki Gooch, and Arli Liberman talks about… Audio
Savage Soundtrack
In contrast to the anger and violence you would expect from a film about gangs, Arli Liberman’s soundtrack to Sam Kelly's Savage is moving and intensely sad. Audio
Promising young musicians win NZSO awards
Four young musicians have been announced as the recipients of this year's NZSO Alex Lindsay, Giese Flute and Michael Monaghan awards.
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Inspirational music educator Laughton Pattrick has died aged 86
Composer, arranger and music educator Laughton Pattrick brought out the best in people, encouraging them to believe in themselves. Audio
Festival director Pitsch Leiser takes a brave punt
Arts Festival Director Pitsch Leiser has thrown down a wero (a challenge), to the people of Hawke’s Bay to support the October event which is going ahead despite the present pandemic restrictions. Audio
Congratulations to Hannah Darroch, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's new Principal Flute
Dr Hannah Darroch is the new Principal flute for Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Music and books: food for the soul
Before she passes the baton to a new owner, Marsden Books' Anna Hunt talks about the perils of being an independent bookshop owner, the nearly 40-year history of the 'little bookshop that could' and… Audio