Eva Radich

Bay of Plenty Symphonia and professional musicians violinist Andrew Beer and cellist Ashley Brown feel the mutual benefit of their collaboration over Four Seasons concerts.   Audio

Congratulations to Dr Glenda Keam, who received an MNZM in the 2021 New Year Honours. Audio

Composer Claire Cowan has finished her year in style with the release of a deluxe double CD of her ballet score Hansel & Gretel recorded by the NZSO.  Video, Audio

Beethoven has been a constant feature throughout Michael Houstoun's career. The New Zealand pianist tells Eva Radich why, as he prepares for his all-Beethoven recital to celebrate the composer's… Audio

Retiring Manager of the Nelson Music Festival Trust, Bob Bickerton, talks about the music in his life. Audio

One-time Kiwi pianist Eugene Albulescu reflects on his new release, Beethoven Piano Concertos 1 & 5 “Emperor,” and how the joy and optimism of Beethoven's music is nourishing in times of uncertainty… Audio

New Zealand Chamber Soloists have their first big concert of the year this Sunday, and it's an evening of music with a Hungarian theme. Audio

Kiwi conductor Holly Mathieson returns home to conduct two of our major orchestras – the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra – as they both finally welcome audiences… Audio

Wellington chamber choir Nota Bene conductor Shawn Condon seizes the moment to create a show finding light in the darkness.  Audio

Described as "the superlative vocal sextet" by The Times (London), The King's Singers boasts a kiwi amongst its members - baritone Chris Bruerton. Video, Audio

New Zealand contemporary ensemble Stroma celebrates two decades of championing the music of today. Audio

NZSO bass player Malcolm Struthers' passion for his instrument has turned into a stimulating new hobby, making his own basses. He describes the process of constructing two basses from scratch and… Audio

Victoria Jones on her 5-string "Amazon" bass, made in Brazil in 2003. Audio

Auckland composer Claire Cowan is busy with NZSO story time videos, her first album and a queer ballet project. Video, Audio

Principal Bassoon Ingrid Hagan takes centre stage as soloist in Mozart's Bassoon Concerto, part of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Great Classics concert on Thursday evening. Audio

NZTrio perform their first post-lockdown concert this weekend, and there's a world premiere on the programme. Audio

"I’m not finished. I’m not done." Michael Houstoun was due to retire from live performances at the end of this year but COVID-19 changed all that.

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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra gives a free live concert: Ngū Kīoro… Harikoa Ake celebrating the achievements of the 'team of five million' over the last few months amid a global pandemic. Video, Audio

Life has been on hold for our entertainment venues for three months now. Many shut before the country went into lock down in late March over concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in large gatherings… Audio

Retro revival with Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee and Pixie Williams. Plus a new release from Finn Andrews   Video