Eva Radich
Concert master works with master of concertos
Orchestra Wellington’s concert master Amalia Hall has only been in the role a short time, but she’s achieved a lot. This week she oversees the orchestra with Michael Houstoun as he performs a concerto… Audio
Reshaping an iconic opera
International tenor Tom Randle is one of the key figures in New Zealand Opera’s reshaping of Bizet’s Carmen. Tom plays Don José the jilted lover of Carmen, who turns to violence when she leaves him… Audio
The artistic drive of Andrew Foster
Actor, designer, director: Andrew Foster is a freelance theatre worker which means he never limits himself to one discipline. He has recently played a lead character in Anthony McCarten’s play Weed at… Audio
Help Save Hamilton’s Musical Future
That’s how Tuesday’s collective action at the University of Waikato was billed. With the Conservatorium of Music is facing a restructure and the public was invited to come and show how much the… Audio
Finding your voice through music therapy
For just the second time Music Therapy New Zealand is holding an awareness week starting this Saturday. It’s a nationwide celebration under the Theme “Finding Your Voice”. Music therapy is tailor-made… Audio
From accompanist to conductor to musical director
Thomas Nikora is stepping up to a new role, moving from accompanist to conductor and now to musical director for Cantoris Choir in Wellington. The young conductor brings extensive choral experience to… Audio
Review: Black Grace – As Night Falls
Jennifer Shennan reviews Neil Ieremia’s As Night Falls by Black Grace. The dance company is on a seven date tour across the country following a very successful Auckland season. The artistic director… Audio
NZ Guitar Quartet on Tour
The New Zealand Guitar Quartet are on the road for Arts On Tour. The four uniquely accomplished guitarists bring an infectious energy to the concert stage. Recently returned from concerts in Australia… Audio
Just the Ticket?
Local event listing company Eventfinda is challenging New Zealand’s ticketing status quo and going up against American-owned Ticketmaster and Australian-owned Ticketek, announcing this week that it… Audio
La La Land the film…in concert!
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra will be among the world’s first orchestras to present a one-of-a-kind live concert experience performing the soundtrack from La La Land alongside a full screening… Audio
STROMA create taonga puoro fusion for Matariki
The renaissance of taonga puoro - traditional Māori musical instruments - continues to build, with a major collaboration between leading chamber ensemble STROMA and two of Aotearoa's top performers of… Audio
Kiss the Sky
The New Zealand Dance Company's Kiss the Sky will showcase works by three exceptional international choreographers from Aotearoa, Korea and Australia on the theme of the seasons, the southern sky and… Video, Audio
New Zealand Brass Takes On The World
The 2017 National Band of New Zealand is preparing for battle: it’s competing in the World Championships in the Netherlands as part of an international tour. Selected by national audition and playing… Audio
A Musical Tour of the British Isles for the Lions
Kiwi mezzo soprano Helen Medlyn, celebrates the Lions Tour, with the NZSO’s Lands of Hope and Glory concert in Wellington on Friday 30th June. Kicking off their British Season, Helen will MC the… Audio
Colourful cacophony for Christchurch Arts Festival
A colourful cacophony of shows, plays and performances have been announced in the line-up for the upcoming Christchurch Arts Festival. Leading the pack is the effervescent true love story of Hudson… Audio
Brits take over Auckland
The British and Irish Lions fans are invading Auckland and to celebrate, all the old favourite tunes are being performed for the Last Night of the Proms. Getting in the spirit is the Auckland Symphony… Audio
Adding to the Contemporary Art landscape
Sandra Grant and her husband Anthony have spent the last 12 years developing a place for the beautiful, the interesting and the odd. Sculptureum is 25 acres of art and sculpture filled gardens… Audio
Finding humour in the ridiculous
Comedian James Nokise likes to find humour in the ridiculous. His latest show Rukahu follows fictional character Jon Bon Fasi, who’s been given a $75,000 grant from CNZ to create a new show. But what… Audio
West Side Story music keeps the fire alive
Donald Chan has conducted more than 3000 performances of West Side Story. You’d think after so many repetitions the novelty would wear off. But the music keeps the spark alive for the Music Director… Audio
Composer Charles Royal: 'What's bubbling away inside of you?'
Musicians are always looking for their own voice, says Charles Te Ahukaramū Royal – and it took connecting with his Māori identity to find his. Audio