Bryan Crump
A conversation with rising star Samuel Mataele
Teenage counter-tenor Samuel Mataele is a rising star praised by judges at this year's Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition for his Baroque style and phrasing. Audio
Classical, but not as he pictured it
Documentary maker Sebastian Kerebs goes behind the scenes to cover a series of Wellington classical music concerts aimed at people who don't usually go to classical music concerts. Video, Audio
Michael Norris and the technology of composing
Ahead of the latest concert by the new music group, Stroma, its co-founder, composer Michael Norris talks to RNZ Concert about the growing role of technology in creativity.
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Writing the book of the Kiwi classical guitar
Matthew Marshall is about to embark on another tour of New Zealand and beyond, but he's also writing a history of the classical guitar in Aotearoa. Audio
From Wellington to Wells
Young Wellington tenor Herbert Zelenski is off to the UK to take up the position of Choral Scholar at Wells Cathedral. Audio
Moment of Calm: In pleasent pastures.
As we approach midwinter, Bryan Crump goes back through his field recordings to find some summer sounds. Audio
Alice Morgan's Matariki homecoming
Christchurch raised, Sydney-based saxophonist Alice Morgan is back in town as soloist in a concert of New Zealand music. Video, Audio
Teenage counter-tenor Samuel Mataele
Brilliant young countertenor Samuel Mataele talks about his love of all things operatic ahead of his debut with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra. Audio
A match made in the Netherlands
Talented young musician Bethany Angus returns to Aotearoa with new skills and a new partner. Audio
From music marketing to musical meditations
New Zealand musician Leah Thomas talks to RNZ Concert from New York about her just completed arts management course, and the mindful book that came out of it. Audio
Moment of Calm: White water - white noise
Put your troubles into perspective with help from the mighty ocean. Audio
Tony Yan Tong Chen: back with the old band
Once he was a second violinist in the Auckland Youth Orchestra. Now Tony Yan Tong Chen is the piano soloist for the orchestra's next concert. Audio
Old opera, brand new production
Bruno Ravella is in Aotearoa to direct a brand new production of Puccini's La bohème for NZ Opera. Audio
Peter de Blois: singer, conductor, teacher, now ONZM
Peter de Blois talks about being made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music in this year's King's Birthday Honours List. Audio
A Regal Sonic Tonic
Bryan Crump presents a montage of music and historical recordings marking Kings Birthday 2025. Video, Audio
Wash the mind with a Gong Bath
Erika Grant is bringing her gongs to a special Listening Occasion that's part of Wellington's midwinter Lōemis Festival. Audio
Making rainbow connections
Tabea Squire talks about the 'building block' approach she took to writing a piece for groups taking part in this year's New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. Video, Audio
Moment of Calm: In the late Autumn sun.
Bryan Crump revels in the autumn sun, while recording a few birds in the Wellington hills. Audio
Paradise lost and found
Briar Prastiti's new work 'The Garden' gets its New Zealand premiere this weekend. Video, Audio
The Cawthron pipes are calling
Myles Payne and a novel campaign to raise money for the Nelson Centre for Musical Arts' organ. Audio
