Clarissa Dunn
Queenstown becoming a performing arts hotspot
Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn talks to Jesse about the upcoming Whakatipu Music Festival, saying the area is fast becoming a performing arts hotspot. Audio
Behind the scenes at a live orchestral broadcast
Ever wondered what's involved in getting an orchestral concert to air? RNZ Concert’s Music Alive host Clarissa Dunn and Senior Music Producer David McCaw share some insights. Audio
Prestigious opera award for young soprano
Congratulations to soprano Natasha Te Rupe Wilson, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Dame Malvina Major Award. Audio
The wonderful places music can take you
Composer Penny Axtens talks to Upbeat about life in Berlin as a marketing executive for Sony Classical, working with the likes of tenor Jonas Kaufmann and pianist Igor Levit. Audio
Settling The Score 2021 with Clarissa Dunn
RNZ Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn shares a favourite short classical piece with us and the chance to join in on Settling The Score 2021:Your Choice, where you can request the classical music you'd… Audio
Settling the Score is back for 2021
Listeners now have the chance to make a request for STS2021:Your Choice. Audio
Winners of NZCT Chamber Music Contest "speechless"
The winners of the NZCT Chamber Music Contest have been announced. Vich Perfect overcame enormous odds and behind-the-scenes drama to take out the Platinum Award. Audio
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2021 Final
Six ensembles of secondary students from around NZ compete to win the annual chamber music contest, hosted by Clarissa Dunn.
Filipe Manu: life onstage and online
Tenor Filipe Manu has adapted to the challenges of performing online. The Jette Parker Young Artist shares the challenges and joys of singing in London's Royal Opera House during a pandemic. Video, Audio
Call of the Huia: Michael Vinten interview
Michael Vinten talks to Clarissa Dunn about his project to rediscover early New Zealand Art Songs. Audio
Dare to Dream with Amina Edris and Pene Pati
Catch up with opera's 'dynamic duo', Amina Edris and Pene Pati, who are currently touring their Dare to Dream programme of classic and contemporary favourites. Audio
Beethoven by arrangement
Dr Nancy November has been awarded a Marsden Grant for research into the social lives of nineteenth-century women through a musical lens. She'll be looking at the small-scale, ‘play at home’ versions… Audio
Toi Toi Opera's ambitious plan for opera in Canterbury
Canterbury's newest opera company, Toi Toi Opera, is dedicated to celebrating local talent and making opera more accessible to the community. Audio
Phillip Rhodes has a song for all those who never said goodbye
New Zealand baritone Phillip Rhodes has had a tough year seeing all his work disappear, coupled with the loss of his mother. Performing in the Royal Albert Hall with a group of other Kiwi singers has… Audio
Interview with Lucien Rizos and Nicholas Sandle
Retiring NZSO players Lucien Rizos and Nicholas Sandle talk to Clarissa Dunn Recorded 20 November 2020, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
Kiwi singers' spirits soar with a whānau concert for the world
Julien Van Mellaerts shares the joy of singing with Kiwi artists in England for the Whānau: Voices of Aotearoa, far from home concert - an incredibly emotional selection of songs from Aotearoa and the… Audio
NZ's newest opera award goes to tenor Amitai Pati
Amitai Pati is the first recipient of the inaugural $50,000 Dame Malvina Major Award. Audio
Settling the Score 2020 - Classical Cupid is back!
RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn is back with Jesse to play Classical Music Matchmaker! Voting is open for New Zealand's only classical music poll - RNZ Concert's Settling the Score 2020 Voting closes… Audio
Settling the Score 2020 - Classical Cupid is back!
RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn is back with Jesse to play Classical Music Matchmaker! Email your "dating bio" or details about what you're looking for to jesse@rnz.co.nz Audio
Settling the Score 2020 - Classical Cupid is back!
RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn is back with Jesse to play Classical Music Matchmaker! Classical Cupid will find classical music tailored specifically for you based on your dating profile. Today she music… Audio