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David Bremner steps down from Wellington Brass
David Bremner the inspiring Music Director of Wellington Brass Band talks about the excitement he’s had with the band recently. He conducted his last competition with Wellington Brass at last… Audio
D Day for Waikato Music Department
Today is the final day for submissions regarding a proposed restructure of the University of Waikato’s Arts and Social Sciences Faculty. Associate Professor Martin Lodge explains how the proposal to… Audio
Juggling genres and dispensing songs
German-Kiwi duo Princessin Hans is in Wellington to perform a Homecoming show combining punk, cabaret and jazz in a space where the audience becomes part of the act. The duo’s musical journey includes… Audio
Delaney Davidson: Devil In The Parlour
A spotlight has been shone on New Zealand troubadour Delaney Davidson in a new documentary that shows him both on and off stage. Audio
Basically Baroque with guest conductor
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Australian Daniel Kossov directs the season opener Basically Baroque – from Bach to Respighi to Mozart a musical journey. Kossov brings his international… Audio
From the medieval to the baroque with Baroque Voices
Variety is the spice of life for Baroque Voices, who go back to medieval times this week complete with early instrument, the shruti box. The choir sings folk songs from medieval times interspersed… Audio
Rising star returns to Wellington
Wellington organist Thomas Gaynor has returned home to perform with the Orpheus Choir this weekend. Thomas will play two demanding works with Brent Stewart and the choir: Bernstein’s Chichester… Audio
Dame Malvina on spotting talent
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation Art Excellence Awards give young artists a financial boost. Dame Malvina says the judging panel is looking for people with strong communication and performance, but… Audio
De Pledge at the Auckland Museum
Auckland audiences will get the chance to hear versatile New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge in action at the Auckland Museum this week. Stephen’s recital is part of the Fazioli International Piano… Audio
Painting a picture with music
Artworks at the Auckland Art Gallery are the inspiration for a group of young New Zealand composers, who were invited to create new pieces for the APO’s Gallery of Sound concert in the Gallery this… Audio
Internships for the next generation
Connecting the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra with the next generation is important to keep the orchestra, and classical music alive. APO Connecting is the education arm of the orchestra, which also… Audio
Music therapy for those with Autism
New Zealand School of Music’s Dr. Daphne Rickson knows how music can truly change lives. The senior lecturer in Music Therapy has been awarded a $100,000 grant to explore the effectiveness of music… Audio
For Whom the Bell Tolls
These school holidays the bells will toll for those who decides to pull on the ropes connected to an array of bells, and lights, hanging in Aotea Square. Auckland based composer and sound designer… Audio
Dickens gets a musical makeover
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival is just weeks away, and is packed full of local and international talent. It will be the best of times (and hopefully not the worst of times) for Penny… Audio
The Brothers Tan make choir history
For the first time in New Zealand Youth Choir history three Auckland brothers will sing together in the National Choir. 23 year old tenor Benjamin and 20 year old twins baritone Benedict, and tenor… Audio
New music for ANZAC Day
This weekend a new choral work by Auckland composer Janet Jennings will be given its NZ premiere at Holy Trinity Cathedral. ANZACs - A Generation Lost in Legend was created in response to the first… Audio
Houstoun Celebrates Bach through Jazz and Classical
Michael Houstoun has a full Bach performance calendar on his plate: it starts with a jazz reworking of the Bach D minor keyboard concerto with the Rodger Fox Big Band, then next month he plays all of… Audio
Bollywood comes to Auckland
Salman Khan, one of the biggest Bollywood stars around, is coming to New Zealand for a one off concert at Vector Arena. His screen career has spanned more than 25 years, but it’s his controversies… Audio
"Beautiful tone, beautiful heart"
In 1964 Sanford and Joan Reuning heard an ensemble of child violinists from Japan give a concert in Philadelphia. They were pupils of the legendary violin teacher Dr. Suzuki. Sandy was already a… Audio
Getting the next generation en pointe
Getting the next generation to step up to the mark is what Australian Ballet School director Lisa Pavane is all about. She’s been in New Zealand running workshops and judging dance competitions… Audio