Classical

Noted international New Zealand born clarinetist and RNZ contributor Murray Khouri has died. Video, Audio

Acclaimed German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt will be adding his flair to the classics this week when he performs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio

Philanthropist Denis Adam, a major contributor to music and the arts in New Zealand had died, aged 94. Video, Audio

Enzemble NZ, which features several NZSO players including Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen, performs its inaugural concert in Wellington this weekend. Nick Tipping goes behind the scenes with NZSO's… Audio

A group of young musicians from Auckland have discovered what it’s like to be on the road, and they are the better for it. Audio

Two internationally acclaimed musicians, both well-loved by NZ audiences, are touring with members of the New Zealand String Quartet for Chamber Music New Zealand. Audio

Rock-star German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser is in New Zealand to perform a masterpiece that is as relevant today as it was when it was composed in 1959. Video, Audio

Bach St Matthew Passion was brought to life last night thanks to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the University of Auckland Chamber Choir. Peter Hoar was at the Auckland Town Hall.

You wouldn’t expect Bach to be the soundtrack for a tap dance, but the New York Philharmonic has shown it can be. Video

When it comes to choral music, Stephen Layton is something of a legend. Video, Audio

Chinese conductor Xian Zhang is thrilled to be back in New Zealand, leading the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in its Russian Tales concert tonight, which features Rimsky- Korsakov’s Scheherazade… Video, Audio

Andrew Haveron is a UK-born violinist. After a stint as first violinist of the Brodsky Quartet, he’s been in demand as an orchestral concertmaster, working with Valery Gergiev and the Orchestra for… Audio

A new piece inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary is among the works on offer from the CSO's 2019 season; the first for the orchestra in its "new" old home at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio

Paul Barton has performed Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin to soothe the mammal residents of Elephant World Sanctuary in Thailand, some of whom are elderly and disabled. Video

Well-known classics will be joined by big names, circus performers, kiwi hits, BBC’s Planet Earth and music inspired by Roald Dahl for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2019 season. Video, Audio

A number of high profile New Zealand classical music groups are featuring on a new streaming platform that allows classical music lovers to access millions of works from anywhere in the world.

Last night, on The Piano’s excellent Steinway, Richard Mapp gave us a very individual and thought-provoking recital. Tony Ryan was there.

The Borodin String Quartet from Russia is performing three concerts for Chamber Music NZ in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Elizabeth Kerr was there. Video

SOUNZ Contemporary Award finalist Michael Norris talks about the fun he had creating a work for throat singer Jonny Marks, we find out why Bach is going to prison in the US and we continue our… Video

We mark the 17^th anniversary of the Attack on New York’s World Trade Centre in 2001; and Geneva’s Orchestre de la Suisse Romande celebrates its 100th anniversary with its BBC Proms debut.