Upbeat

Christchurch violinist Fiona Pears has had the thrill of her life during lockdown, performing with her hero Roby Lakatos. With her usual opportunities to perform cut off, Fiona took a punt and… Read more Video

There are so many great listening, and viewing, experiences on offer from RNZ Concert this weekend we made a list to  help you plan your time! Read more

Heard enough Baby Shark to last a lifetime? Wishing you could escape into childhood right now? RNZ Concert has the answer. Here are the best pieces of classical music written with children in mind. Read more

New Zealand flute player Hannah Darroch describes her dash for home and how Covid-19 has affected her life and work. Read more

Leading composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki has died at the age of 86 after a long illness.  Read more Video

Expect some changes to usual programming in the coming weeks because we are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities to both our audiences and our staff. Read more

Michael Endres has returned to New Zealand. The award-winning pianist taught at the University of Canterbury for some years.  Read more Audio

Double bassists Alanna Jones and Lachlan Radford are the energy behind a project to ensure young beginner players get access to an instrument that suits their size. Read more Audio

Pianist Benyamin Nuss and violinist Shauno Isomura are on a mission to bridge the gap between classical music and video game music. Read more Video, Audio

Renowned New Zealand pianist Rae de Lisle has just released a new CD with her son-in-law, cellist Andrew Joyce. Read more Audio

New Zealand vocal coach Andrew Crooks is in self-isolation following a flight from the United States. He's using his time to figure out how best serve his American students by distance learning and… Read more Audio

The Auckland Writers Festival has announced this year's programme. Read more Audio