Film Music
COATES: Dam Busters March
Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
KORNGOLD: The Sea Hawk, Main Title
Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
David Long and Phoenix Foundation members take soundtrack awards at the APRA Silver Scroll 2018
Lukasz Buda, Samuel Scott, and Conrad Wedde of The Phoenix Foundation have won Best Original Music in a Series and David Long of the Muttonbirds has won Best Original Music in a Feature Film at the… Video
Finalists for Best Music for a Feature Film
We're counting down to the prestigious music composition event, the APRA Silver Scroll, and this week saw the finalists announced for three of the awards - the SOUNZ Contemporary Award, the award for… Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 25 July
The NZSO gets its geek on with music inspired by Comic Con. We meet the first two finalists for the Lexus Song Quest 2018, and we continue our series on music inspired by star-crossed lovers.
School Holidays fun: bringing a famous storybook alive
Much loved children’s book The Gruffalo, is being brought to life by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this weekend. The story, which has been turned into two short films, follows a mouse and his… Video, Audio
Ten favorite film themes from Pixar movies
The Incredibles theme song is back as the sequel opened last week in New Zealand. Pixar film music has been performed by numerous orchestras around the world. We have curated a few favourites. Video
Classics 101 - 'William Tell Overture'
Do you ever hear a piece of classical music that you recognise but don’t know the name of? Zoë George explores tunes you know you knew. Video, Audio
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Today on Upbeat
On Upbeat today - we review the NZSO's Summer Pops gig from the Michael Fowler Centre and we play some favourite film scores suggested by RNZ Concert listeners.
Review: NZSO perform music from the movies
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra launched its first tour of 2018 on Friday night in fine fashion. Upbeat producer Zoë George reviews the music from the movies. Video, Audio
Is classical music really for dinosaurs?
It's been said that classical music is for dinosaurs. Upbeat producer Zoë George finds out if this is true. Video
Joachim Horsley plays the piano with knives
American composer Joachim Horsley has taken a stab at rearranging famous pieces of music from Beethoven to Bach, as well as the Psycho theme – for piano and knives. Video, Audio
Composers on Camera - How Amadeus Changed Everything
Thomas Goss takes a long view of cinematic composers, and how one film lifted their narratives from the mundane to the epic. Audio
The neverending sound of suspense
Following the release of Hollywood blockbuster Dunkirk, film buffs and audiophiles alike have been buzzing about a tone used to build suspense. New Zealand School of Music’s Blake Johnston explores… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Rhian Sheehan
Composer Rhian Sheehan has written music for a rollercoaster ride in Abu Dhabi, British National Space Centre shows that have been seen in 450 planetariums around the world, and a groundbreaking new… Video, Audio
David Long
David Long talks with Charlotte Wilson about his work for film, television, classic bands like The Muttonbirds and recent activities with The Labcoats and as Lilburn composer-in-residence. Audio
Simon Brew: Airforce Band
The RNZAF Band present Airforce in Concert this weekend in Wellington. Conductor and Flight Lieutenant Simon Brew previews the repertoire for their performance. Audio
Brian Eno: Eno Now (Part 6 of 6)
Thomas Goss looks at Eno's film scores, along with his most recent projects as producer, collaborator, and solo artist. (RNZ) Audio
William Alwyn (1905-1985)
Kenneth Young presents the life and work of this composer, best known for film work, who once said that the string quartet was the "most perfect of mediums". Audio
The Name's Barry ... John Barry - Programme 2
It's been over forty years since the distinctive James Bond Theme first twanged forth from the silver screen. In the second of two programmes surveying John Barry's music for the Bond movies, James… Audio