Eva Radich

The Nelson School of Music is gearing up for its reopening next year with the appointment of a new director.  The School Trust Board has appointed Auckland Grammar HOD Music James Donaldson who will… Audio

Not too sure what to do to keep your brain stimulated this summer? Suite Gallery’s David Alsop has compiled a list of not-to-be-missed exhibitions on around the country over the warmer months… Audio

Bach Musica end their festive 40^th anniversary season with Puccini’s Italian Messa di Gloria and Mozart’s Concerto for flute and harp this weekend. Award winning international Flautist Luca Manghi and… Audio

Orchestra Wellington closed its 2017 season with Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Conducted by Marc Taddei the Orchestra offered up a dramatic performance that pleased the crowd. Peter Mechen was at… Audio

Women take centre stage for the Pop Up Globe’s third season, which starts on Thursday. Five plays – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, The Comedy of Errors, Julius Caesar and Macbeth –… Audio

Is the Royal New Zealand Ballet in crisis? CEO of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Paul James discusses reports into the state of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the number of New Zealanders… Audio

Orchestra Wellington has gone for variety in 2018 with a Dvorak Symphony cycle, Verdi’s Requiem, concertos by Mozart, Britten and Bartok, new works by Composers in Residence Michael Norris and Gao… Audio

For the first time in twelve years the Gisborne International Music Competition has been won by a New Zealander:  Auckland violist Alexander McFarlane takes away the $10,000 top prize. It’s also the… Audio

The judges at the Gisborne International Music Competition are hoping those competing in the final round this weekend communicate a story through their music. Juror Robin Wilson is one of Australia’s… Audio

The dramatic true story of the 1942 fire at Seacliff Mental Hospital comes to Te Papa next week. The musical, Seacliff: Demise of Ward 5 was written by New Zealand’s Got Talent winner Renee Maurice… Audio

Today RNZ Concert is the first radio station in the world to broadcast a new carol by top British composer John Rutter. It’s one of 25 carols being released in the lead up to Christmas. The carols are… Audio

US pianist Steve Barta is hoping to interest a New Zealand orchestra in his arrangement of Claude Bolling's 1975 orchestral crossover hit: Suite for Flute & Jazz Piano. Barta is a composer and… Audio

Auckland composer Chris Artley is winning choral composition competitions. He’s just won the first Leeds Philharmonic Christmas Carol Competition for his carol Christmas Bells. And he was also First… Audio

The Puawai Festival is helping bring awareness and reduce the stigma of HIV through performance, education, song and laughter. It’s been a labour of love for Jane Bruning, the National Coordinator for… Audio

Violinist Fiona Pears returns to Christchurch for her first major concert since 2011. Her last big gig there was three days before the February 22^nd earthquake when she played the Isaac Theatre Royal… Audio

West Auckland born Rosita Hendry is touring the country as part of contemporary  French Canadian company  Cirque Éloize. Rosita has had a very fast route to top level performance after seeing a show… Audio

The Wellington Writers Festival has a new leader – former RNZer Mark Cubey, who is adding his flair, knowledge and insight to the biannual event. He takes us through the major themes and authors… Audio

Acclaimed New Zealand choreographer Michael Parmenter is bringing the myth of Greek hero Orpheus alive with the New Zealand Dance Company. OrphEus explores the relationship between music and movement… Audio

Christchurch’s Jubilate Singers are celebrating their 40^th anniversary in style. Present and former choir members will perform some of their favourite works including songs by Durufle, Monteverdi… Audio

In his last ever interview New Zealand’s most revered pianist answers your questions. Michael Houstoun tells us about his life behind the keys, whether his hands are insured, what his favourite (and… Audio