Recent Music Stories
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Prokofiev, Psycho and the guest pianist
15 Jun 2018The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is joined by virtuoso pianist Nikolay Khozyainov for its Fear and Courage concert tomorrow. Prokofiev’s third Piano Concerto, Bernard Hermann’s Psycho and… Audio
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The spanking new Wild Things redux
15 Jun 2018Way back in 1990, Flying Nun records released a compilation of early NZ garage rock'n'roll called Wild Things. It's just been reissued with a bunch of new tracks but still in glorious punchy MONO… Audio
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Upbeat for Friday 15 June
15 Jun 2018Some international orchestras ban their female players from wearing pants. What’s the standard here? We look forward to this weekend’s Christchurch Symphony Orchestra performance of Prokofiev’s Third…
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Rock star cellists 2CELLOS return
14 Jun 2018The cello wielding rock stars of cross-over 2CELLO are returning to New Zealand. Video, Audio
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The Beautiful Game: yet the songs sound the same
In anticipation of one of the globe’s most popular sporting events, RNZ Music has conducted a 'scientific' evaluation of one of the FIFA World Cup’s enduring traditions: its musical anthems.
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Sound Lounge: San Francisco Looper Amy X; Al Fraser and Phil Boniface's Ponguru
14 Jun 2018A selection from the album Ponguru by Al Fraser (taonga puoro) and Phil Boniface (double bass). And in Relevant Tones Seth looks at some contemporary composers who are creating ritualistic music, a… Video
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Somi Kim's busy schedule
14 Jun 2018New Zealand pianist Somi Kim specializes in collaborative music making. She made a decision while studying at the Royal Academy in London that working with other musicians would be her focus. She’s… Audio
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Upbeat for Thursday 14 June
Famous cellists announce NZ performance, a renowned artist gets rejected by the Royal Academy Art Show, Orchestra Wellington announces a new board chair, pianist Somi Kim on her guest work with NZTrio…
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Auckland Symphony Orchestra gives dance music a symphonic twist
13 Jun 2018The Auckland Symphony Orchestra and a group of DJs and vocalists will be giving some of the biggest dance hits a symphonic twist at the upcoming Synthony 2018. Video
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Bookmarks with Kura Forrester
For Bookmarks comedian Kura chooses her favourite things from Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, Troy Kingi, Andre Agassi, and Coco Solid amongst others. Audio
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Music critic Colin Morris
13 Jun 2018Colin Morris shares music from Chicago Blues group Nick Moss Band's album The High Cost of Low Living and legendary Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso. Audio
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Great album - Gorillaz
13 Jun 2018Ahead of their soon to released sixth studio record, we revisit Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's 2001 debut as cartoon creation Gorillaz. Audio
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Singing Big at the Big Sing
Thousands of young voices will sing up over the coming weeks for the New Zealand Choral Federation’s annual Big Sing competition. 260 choirs from 150 schools are participating this year. National… Video, Audio
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Neil Finn to make Fleetwood debut at Vegas fest
13 Jun 2018Crowded House frontman Neil Finn will make his debut as part of Fleetwood Mac's new line-up at a Las Vegas festival in September.
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The Bus Driving Violist
13 Jun 2018Peter van Drimmelen has had an orchestral career that's spanned 35 years, including with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Over those years he 's played the… Audio
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Upbeat for Wednesday 13 June
Singing big at the Big Sing, the concert hall goes to the street, and we continue celebrating rising music stars. Video
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Pop maestro David Byrne and his American Utopia
13 Jun 2018Kirsten Johnston looks at the brilliant career of the Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, who'll perform in New Zealand later this year. Audio
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The Sampler - 12 June 2018
12 Jun 2018This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the political and psychological issues raised by Kanye West's latest album; comforting melodies and disquieting meditations from Father John Misty… Audio
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Anchor by Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy
12 Jun 2018Nick Bollinger celebrates the return of 78-year-old Yorkshire folk treasure Norma Waterson. Audio
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Ye by Kanye West
12 Jun 2018Nick Bollinger looks at the political and psychological issues raised by Kanye West's latest album. Audio
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God's Favourite Customer by Father John Misty
12 Jun 2018Nick Bollinger listens to the comforting melodies and disquieting meditations of Joshua Tillman, a.k.a. Father John Misty. Audio
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2018 World Cup Preview: Football, Fashion & Song
12 Jun 2018The 2018 Football World Cup is almost upon us,so it's time to kick off our special podcast series Squeaky Bum Time. Audio
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