Classical Music
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D Minor Op.47
Performed by Peter Gjelsten and the CSO at the National Concerto Competition Final at Christchurch Town Hall. 09 March 2024. Recorded and produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
COPLAND: Clarinet Concerto
Performed by Ben van Leuven with the CSO at the National Concerto Competition Final at Christchurch Town Hall. 09 March 2024. Recorded and produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D Minor Op.47
Performed by Hazuki Katsukawa at the National Concerto Competition at Christchurch Town Hall. 09 March 2024. Recorded and produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
WATCH: Performances of popular New Zealand compositions
New Zealand music written in classical styles is in good heart and growing popularity. These are some of the most-watched performances filmed by SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, many with sound… Video
Festive treats from RNZ Concert
Here are season’s greetings and wonderful festive music for Christmas and the New Year from RNZ Concert.
Music Alive: Whakatipu Festival 2022 Young Artist Recitals #4
This festival was created to give early-career NZ musicians a performance opportunity during COVID. In this concert you’ll hear music by violinist Hazuki Katsukawa, viola player Zephyr Wills, and… Audio
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Auckland Arts Festival: Force of Nature
A concert at the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival of new music by New Zealand composers. It celebrates New Zealand's wildlife. Audio
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The Settling The Score 2023 Top 30
Settling The Score 2023 is a big year for New Zealand composers. It might be the first time we've seen four local compositions in the top thirty, it is certainly the first time homegrown works have… Video, Audio
RNZ Concert listeners poll open
RNZ Concert's Settling the Score poll is back. This annual survey asks listeners to select their favourite pieces of classical music, culminating in a top 30 published by RNZ. It's open from now until… Audio
Martinborough Music Festival 2023: Françaix, Fisher, Mozart and Schumann
Chamber music by Françaix, Fisher, Mozart and Schumann at the 2023 Martinborough Music Festival Audio
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Nurturing tomorrow's orchestral stars
Bridget Douglas, NZSO Principal Flute and Chair of the Alex Lindsay Awards Trust, talks to Bryan Crump about this year's recipients of grants to further their careers as orchestral musicians. Audio
NZSO: Spectacular
New life springs forth in the much-loved 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which is paired with the lush and deeply moving Fifth Symphony by Sibelius. And NZ pianist…
NZSO: Bach Extended
LISTEN: Three of maestro JS Bach’s great works, alongside pieces by his sons Wilhelm and Carl. Both were heavily influenced by their father, but also pushed the boundaries of what baroque music could…
Classical hits the streets
From Brahms to Bridgerton and Baroque to Beyonce; classical music is hitting the streets of the capital in early September as Classical on Cuba returns for a third year.
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NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2023
Thousands of Kiwi secondary school musicians and composers perform together and enjoy the thrill of making music each year in the largest and longest running chamber music event of its kind. Here are… Audio
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NZSO: Spirit
Simon O'Neill and the NZSO on stage with symphony and songs from two of the greatest romantic composers: Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss live at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
APO: The Greats
NZ violinist Benjamin Morrison returns from Vienna to perform with the APO in a dynamic performance of Brahms and Schubert conducted by Giordano Bellincampi.
Orchestra Wellington: Fantastic Symphonies
Experience the rage, fury and opium-addled love of French composer Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique - the original anthem to sex, drugs and rock and roll. Here it is paired with it's sequel Lelio, …
Orchestra Wellington: New World
This concert features soloist Amalia Hall (violin) and features the overture to Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Sama, a new Violin Concerto by Michael Norris, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony.
Yeyeong Jin wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2023
Yeyeong Jin’s heartfelt performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto secured first place in this prestigious event and prizes including $40,000 cash, a recording contract, a multi-city tour and the loan… Audio