The Michael Hill International Violin Competition is just over a month away with violinists coming from around the world to compete. We get a sneak-peak of what to expect from the 2019 competition.

Brian Kay looks at the various ways composers have set the words of the Stabat Mater

Former RNZ presenter, actor and all round good-guy Lloyd Scott drops by to choose a few favourite tunes and tells us about new musical film Upstage.

Child musicians in Arohanui Strings will have the opportunity to perform a brand new work created for them by composer Claire Scholes

Associate Professor James Tibbles, renowned organist and historic keyboards expert, has been instrumental in creating a virtual organ for his students at the University of Auckland School of Music. Lynn Freeman asked James Tibbles to describe how realistic a virtual organ looks.

The NZTrio have announced their new line up to continue the “legacy” of the group. Founding member cellist Ashley Brown is joined by violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim as permanent members.

Auckland is a diverse city and that is reflected by the Auckland Sinfonietta through its conductor, soloists, players and repertoire.

Orchestra Wellington is putting the “sex, drugs and rock and roll” of classical music front and centre this weekend.

Wellington based choir Nota Bene will bring the passion to Bach’s St John Passion this weekend. Conductor Peter Walls explains the significance of the piece.

Sol3 Mio’s Amitai Pati and soprano Isabella Moore are showing what their voices can do in a soirée marking the opening of a space at the Auckland Opera Studio.