Classical Music
Kiwi violist get the most out of Aussie academy
Kiwi Violist Alexander MacDonald is heading into his second year with the Australian National Academy of Music with other classical instrumentalists looking to gain experience at the highest level. He… Audio
Is a love of music passed down through the family?
Is a love of music passed down through the family? Audio
Figaro, Figaro, Figaro - introducing children to opera
Figaro, Figaro, Figaro - introducing children to opera Audio
What makes a child persevere with an instrument?
What makes a child persevere with an instrument? Audio
Scenes from Childhood - 1 to 4
Cynthia Morahan and Clarissa Dunn look at some of the ways children experience classical music in Aotearoa. Audio
Julian Milford: chamber music and law chambers
Kim Hill talks to London barrister Julian Milford, who represented the British Labour Party in the legal challenge to the system of voting for their party leadership. He is also a pianist, and a… Audio
The Mixtape: Team RNZ Music's Spring Selections
The RNZ Music team have assembled to share their picks for springtime. Kirsten Johnstone hosts a collaborative C60 of picks from RNZ Concert's David Houston and M101's Alex Behan, Sam Wicks, Zac… Video, Audio
Last Night of the Proms
Auckland Symphony Orchestra presents Last Night of the Proms to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. Conductor Peter Thomas has drawn together 150 performers including mezzo soprano Kayla Collingwood… Audio
Play with passion
The Kerikeri International Piano Competition is on this week with a three person judging panel including German pianist Jan Jiracek von Arnim. This thoroughly likeable Professor who runs his own… Audio
Nights' Culture - Contemporary Classical Music
RNZ Concert Sound Lounge guest host Charlotte Wilson raises the baton on contemporary classical music as well as recent releases of old masters. Audio
Virtuoso pianist Stephen Hough joins guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno to showcase Brahms at NZSO concert
He's been labelled Britain's greatest living pianist - and now Stephen Hough will join forces with the NZSO and fast-rising conducting star Gustavo Gimeno to present the mighty Johannes Brahms Piano… Audio
Leila Adu - Scary Love Monster
Princeton-based NZ composer and songwriter Leila Adu about sexism in the industry, ghanaian hip-hop, and her newfound love of the mbira. Audio
NZ Barok Vivaldi 'Four Seasons - Winter'
NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Vivaldi's 'Winter' from 'Four Seasons' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Audio
NZ Barok Bach 'Concerto for two violins in D Minor BWV 1043'
NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Concerto for two Violins in D Minor BWV 1043' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Audio
NZ Barok Bach 'Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G BWV 1048'
NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G BWV 1048' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Audio
NZ Barok Leclair ' Violin Concerto in A Minor Op.7/5'
NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform 'Violin Concerto in A Minor Op. 7/5' by Jean-Marie Leclair at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Audio
NZ Barok Bach 'Suite No.3 in D BWV 1068'
NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Suite No.3 in D BWV 1068' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Audio
Dominic Groom: NZ Festival Reviews
Dominic Groom reviews the New Zealand Festival performances by the Miyata-Yoshimura-Suzuki Trio from Japan and the Concerto Italiano's performance of Monteverdi's Vespers 1610. Audio
Michael Joel
London based NZ conductor working with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for their Opera in the Vines concert at Pegasus Bay vineyard. Audio