Music Education
Mal Lakatani - live session
Niuean musician and music educator Mal Lakatani shares his new song with Music 101. Audio
World-renowned Israeli violinist visits New Zealand
Shlomo Mintz is one of the greatest violinists in the world today. He is visiting New Zealand in three capacities: violinist, teacher, and conductor. We find out what motivates an artist of this… Video, Audio
Protecting the voices of young singers
Being encouraged to sing louder in school and a lack of knowledge around vocal techniques is contributing to increased vocal problems for children. Audio
How to spot a musical prodigy
In every three to five million people there is likely to be one musical prodigy. Could your child be the next Lang Lang? Professor Gary McPherson explains what traits musical prodigies have, what age… Audio
Is a love of music passed down through the family?
Is a love of music passed down through the family? Audio
Figaro, Figaro, Figaro - introducing children to opera
Figaro, Figaro, Figaro - introducing children to opera Audio
What makes a child persevere with an instrument?
What makes a child persevere with an instrument? Audio
Scenes from Childhood - 1 to 4
Cynthia Morahan and Clarissa Dunn look at some of the ways children experience classical music in Aotearoa. Audio
Martin Rummel: Auckland University School of Music
Martin Rummel left the University of Auckland School of Music about two years ago, to dedicate himself to his performing and recording commitments abroad. Next year, he'll be back: as Head of the… Audio
Marcus Norman: Pettman/DARE Scholar
New Zealand clarinettist Marcus Norman is the 2016 Pettman/DARE Scholar, working with Opera North, Leeds University and NZ Opera. Audio
Benjamin Baker, Jonathan Bloxham and Sam Armstrong: Egmont Ensemble
The Egmont Ensemble are in the country to perform a series of concerts on behalf of the Royal Overseas League, and to adjudicate the prestigious Pettman-ROSL Chamber Music Scholarship. Clarissa speaks… Audio
Patrick Shepherd: 'Ex Tenebris Lux'
Composer Patrick Shepherd's latest symphony is titled 'Ex Tenebris Lux', and inspired by a statue bearing that inscription in the Christchurch Art Gallery. He previews the work's premiere performances… Audio
John Wells: Rönisch Piano Competition
Organist John Wells is the adjudicator for this year's Rönisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition. He tells Eva what he'll be looking for in a potential winner. Audio
Elisabeth Kufferath: Violinist and Violist
As well as a violinist in the world-renowned Tetzlaff Quartet, Elisabeth Kufferath also plays viola. She's in Auckland this week, playing concerts with Deirdre Irons and Edith Salzmann, and working… Audio
Richard Pamatatau: Sistema Aotearoa review
Pacific Journalism expert Richard Pamatatau looks at the music education initiative, Sistema Aotearoa, fresh from last night's launch of the youth orchestra Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara at the… Audio
Ros Giffney: Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara
Sistema Aotearoa has just launched the youth orchestra Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara. Eva catches up with programme director Rosalind Giffney, and asks her how the South Auckland music education… Audio
Celia Stewart: Christchurch School of Music
The Christchurch School of Music celebrates 60 years this weekend. Music Director Celia Stewart tells Eva what they have planned for their Diamond Jubilee. Audio
Bianca Andrew: Mezzo-soprano
New Zealand mezzo-soprano Bianca Andrew is back from her studies at London's Guildhall. She tells Eva what she's got planned for this visit. Audio
Karen Grylls: Choral Conductor
'30 years under the Grylls' is a tribute by the University of Auckland Chamber Choir to its fearless leader: conductor Karen Grylls. She looks back on her time with the choir. Audio