Classical

Music will tell the story of the 733 Polish children and their caregivers who sought refuge in Pahiatua during the Second World War. Audio

The Royal New Zealand Ballet, for the first time, has commissioned a female composer to write a full length ballet. For composer Claire Cowan it's a fairy tale composition. Audio

Unity is at the core of a performance marking Kristallnacht in Wellington this week. Audio

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has named a star line-up of conductors and guest soloists for its 2020 season. Video, Audio

Next week the Royal New Zealand Navy Band will present ‘Remember’, a concert paying tribute to New Zealand’s past and present. Audio

Famed French quartet Quatuor Ébène brought Beethoven to life in a "really delicious" performance. Reviewer Elizabeth Kerr was there. Video, Audio

RNZ Concert's annual countdown of New Zealand's favourite classical music is on today until 7pm and RNZ Concert host Nick Tipping has run across the corridor to fill us in on the hot classical goss! Audio

Orchestra Wellington will be stepping away from the standard repertoire as it gives electronic dance music an orchestral twist. Video

The Women of Influence New Zealand programme recognises and celebrates women from all walks of life who make a difference in the lives of everyday New Zealanders - Bach Musica's Rita Paczian is one of… Audio

RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn is in studio to play Classical Music Matchmaker! Clarissa will find classical music tailored specifically for you based on your personality.

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Guitar duo Jane Curry and Owen Moriarty have just released a new album. They chat about the recording process, their recent tour with the NZ Guitar Quartet and their nerdy obsession with their nails.

If your idea of a piano trio is that of restrained elegance, possibly a bit on the stuffy side, then you’re definitely not thinking of NZTrio, especially this week when the trio will be making an… Audio

Have you ever been to a performance that puts your heart in your mouth? Reviewer Tony Ryan writes a letter to pianist Tony Chen Lin explaining how much of an impact his Dreams/Fantasies performance…

A life-long love of classical music has inspired a design for this year’s World of Wearable Arts.

The Orchestra’s Choice for the 2019 Todd Young Composer Awards references the bombing of Guernica and it has a personal connection for the young composer.

What do you get if you combine a Juilliard trained musician who works with some of the best orchestras on Broadway with one of New Zealand’s leading musical theatre men? Double Forte who came to… Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has announced its 2020 season, marking 40 years of music making. Audio

Vulnerability, accessibility and psychology is what drives Kiwi conductor Tianyi Lu who is home to conduct the APO. Video, Audio

Some of New Zealand’s biggest names in music will be heading to the Wairarapa town of Martinborough. Festival artistic directors Vicki Jones and Wilma Smith explain how they managed to convince some… Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra made a  racket with a diverse programme of Zappa, Holst and the world premiere of concerto for the LA Percussion Quartet. Tony Ryan was there. Video