Eva Radich
REVIEW: NZSO Schumann & Barber
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and endearing German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott gave a “gorgeous” performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday according to… Audio
Maori and French flavours head to Edinburgh
The whimsical story of a lonely, reclusive pianist who finds friendship with the moon and a life-sized puppet is the crux of La Vie Dans Une Marionette. The innovative theatre work has been created by… Audio
Keys and Colours - G is the Key!
Dunedin duo, cellist Heleen du Plessis and pianist Terence Dennis repeat their popular recital series exploring the sound colours and moods associated with key signatures. This time it's the key of G… Audio
Hamlet: The Video Game
Video games and Shakespearean text don’t often go together, but Hamlet: The Video Game stage show at the Court Theatre brings the story into today. It combines nerf guns, confetti blood and Angry… Audio
Festival marks longest nights
The winter solstice is fast approaching and it’s being celebrated with a mix of food, films festivities and a fiery waterfront procession. Andrew Laking and Simon Christie from Lōemis festival… Audio
Bold cellist Daniel Müller-Schott returns
He’s been described by The New York Times as being “bold” and that is what New Zealand audiences should expect when German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott takes the stage for a five date nationwide tour… Audio
Striking the right balance at The Big Sing
A record 273 choirs from our secondary schools are taking part in The Big Sing festival, and it's up to the adjudicators to ensure every choir has a fair chance of progressing through to the finals… Audio
Moving to the Pacific Groove
Original dance works celebrating Maori and Pacific culture are on show in the capital this week as part of the Kia Mau and Pacific Dance festivals. Choreographer and Artistic Director Tupe Lualua… Audio
How to look at nudes
There’s a lot of naked bodies at the Auckland Art Gallery as part of The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from the Tate. But how do you look at and appreciate a nude? Associate Professor Linda Tyler… Audio
Michael Hill International Violin Competition winner Ioana Cristina Goicea
Ioana Cristina Goicea from Romania clinched the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition in Auckland on Saturday night performing the striking Tchaikovsky. Video, Audio
REVIEW: Michael Hill International Violin Competition
Three highly talented young violinists took the stage at the Auckland Town Hall to compete for the top prize at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Peter Hoar was in the crowd listening… Audio
Modern telling of Matariki
It’s Matariki. Kura Te Ua, co-founder of Maori kapa haka theatre group Hawaiki TU and actor Rawiri Paratene discuss the importance of telling ancient stories in a modern way through Te Manawa which… Audio
REVIEW: Wellington Jazz Festival - Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell is regarded as one of the most innovative and influential jazz guitarists of the last 25 years. He has collaborated with leading musicians across genre, from classical artists like Renee… Audio
Michael Hill International Violin Competition finalists named
New Zealander Benjamin Baker is a finalist for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, along with Ioana Cristina Goicea of Romania and Luke Hsu from USA. In the final on Saturday each will… Audio
Award winning comedy comes to Auckland
The rollicking story about orange seller turned actress and King Charles’ lover Nell Gwyn comes to the Waterfront Theatre in Auckland in August. Winner of the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy… Audio
Michael Hill International Violin Competition Semi Finals
The semi-finals of the Michael Hill Violin Competition are underway in Auckland. Last night featured three of the semi-finalists, while the other three, including New Zealander Benjamin Baker, perform… Audio
Tilting the Axis
Axis, Anatomy of Space is Art Laureate Daniel Belton's new film work, which explores the depths of space through a sensory experience. It's on display as part of the Matariki Festival, making its… Audio
Blowing his trumpet at Jazz Fest
Trumpeter Lex French is back home from Montreal where he's been based the last few years to play with the Jac at this week's Wellington Jazz Festival. He's also leading a performance of Miles Davis'… Audio
Young pianist part of mix for Bach Musica 40th
Emerging pianist Bradley Wood is just one of the group of young talent helping celebrate Bach Musica’s 40th anniversary year; Bradley will play Beethoven’s Third Piano Concert at the Auckland Town… Audio
Donations flowing in for Wellington's new music hub
$4.5 million dollars has already been donated to transform Wellington's Town Hall into a music hub available for public use. Audio