Contemporary
“Music is a complex beast”
Kiwi experimental composer Samuel Holloway explains why music is a “complex beast” and talks about NZTrio performing his work ‘Stapes’ this weekend. Video, Audio
Olivia Webb
Five migrant families from Kiribati, Zambia, Samoa, the Philippines and the Netherlands have written and performed deeply personal anthems for an art installation. The anthems range from the strongly… Audio, Gallery
Getting loud with contemporary music
A new collective is dedicated to making contemporary chamber music more accessible. Violinist Mark Menzies and percussionist Justin DeHart of the cLoud Collective explain more. Video, Audio
Giving those in the margins a voice
Giving a voice to those on the margins is at the heart of a concert in Wellington this week. Audio
Kiwi named first female president of international music society
Glenda Keam has been elected the first as the female and first New Zealand president for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM). Audio
NZSO’s Shed Series shakes it up
Audiences in Wellington will continue to have a taste of something different, as the highly successful Shed Series resumes this week. Audio
Review: Classical music for Radioheads
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood’s compositions came to life thanks to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Shed Six on Wellington’s waterfront was heaving with people, and music this weekend for the NZSO's… Audio
Special concert by former Jack Body student
Composer professor Nalin Shen studied with famed New Zealander Jack Body. He’s back at the New Zealand School of Music for China Crossing concert tonight featuring both traditional and contemporary… Audio
Levi Patel’s Affinity with Music
Levi Patel’s intimate compositions are set for release on his new album Affinity. He explains how he injects so much emotion into them, and what he hopes the audience will get out of listening. Video, Audio
Cresswell named as Arts Laureate
Leading New Zealand contemporary composer Lyell Cresswell has been named as one of five Laureate Award recipients in this year’s Arts Foundation Awards. He accepted the award last night along with… Audio
Music to fall asleep to
Most musical performers hope their audiences stay awake but Jeremy Mayall and Kent Macpherson are encouraging their audience to bring a sleeping bag and pillow for their concert To Sleep, which will… Audio
Tempo Dance Festival
Auckland’s Tempo Dance Festival gets underway in a couple of weeks. Carrie Rae Cunningham is the Artistic Director and takes us through the varied festival lineup. The Scenic View is Tempo’s quirky… Audio
Buying a piece of NZ Art history
David Alsop keeps us up to date with events in the visual arts realm including a major paintings and contemporary art auction where two Frances Hodgkins works are up for sale.
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Bass baritone on highs and lows
US bass baritone Nicholas Isherwood is in the country as a guest of the New Zealand School of Music, sharing his extensive knowledge with staff, students and public alike. He’ll also perform a concert… Audio
The musical balancing act
Mark Menzies recently became Head of Music Performance at the University of Canterbury; he’s doing a balancing act juggling his new role in the Garden City with his performance commitments in… Video, Audio
The globe trotter
Choreographer Jeremy Nelson has always taken steps in different directions. Unlike some dancers, he headed abroad to learn his art in London. He's is the Associate Arts Professor in the Dance… Audio
Conscious-expanding contemporary works
Eve de Castro and Callum Blackmore from The Karlheinz Company presents Turtle Time, marking the anniversary of the death of composers who created hallucinogenic classics, including NZ composer Jack… Audio
Haihong Liu & Robert Ibell: Aroha String Quartet
The Aroha String Quartet is embarking on a recording project dedicated to New Zealand composers, with partners Radio New Zealand Concert and SOUNZ - the Centre for New Zealand Music. Cellist Robert… Audio
Simon Denny: NZ Artist
New Zealand artist previews his new exhibition The Personal Effects of Kim Dotcom at Wellington's Adam Art Gallery and discusses his selection for next year's Venice Biennale. Audio