Live Music

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of 'Romantic Masters', starting with Berlioz' 'Roman Carnival Overture', then Saint-Saëns' Nile-inspired 'Piano Concerto No 5', and Dvořák's… Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Luke Dollman

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Dvořák 's was inspired to write this symphony after hearing Brahms' monumental… Audio

Somi Kim (piano), Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Luke Dollman Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Luke Dollman

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The Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz was originally intended as a… Audio

Core NZTrio members cellist Ashley Brown and pianist Sarah Watkins are joined by violinist Manu Berkeljon for its final performance series of 2017, 'Soar!'.

Troy Kingi and delaney Davidson join Mark williams in the RNZ Studios for a special Matariki performance and a korero about their upcoming tour and the release of the te reo version of Troy's album… Audio

A concert of music by Australian Frederick Septimus Kelly and Englishman George Butterworth, who both died during the 1916 Battle of the Somme. And a rare performance of Ross Harris' 'Symphony No 2'…

Betty-Anne Monga of Ardijah fame appears alongside young and talented musicians HINA, Disciple Pati, Jhasmyne and Emily Muli for a supreme showcase of musical prowess at The Civic Club. Powerful… Audio

On this special evening the trio lay down an astonishing set of tracks old and new, featuring appearances from Bailey Wiley and Diggy Dupe, live at the Auckland Town Hall as support act for Che-Fu &amp… Audio

Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman discuss the Taliban announcing a new all-male Government, insurance funding for the events industry, and Zoom calls making some people more self-conscious than… Audio

Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman share what they have been thinking, and speak to promoter Brent Eccles about climate conscious musicians. Audio

We have a sofa session with Ingrid Saker from Wellington band Ingrid and the Ministers. Audio

 RNZ Music's Yadana Saw joins Kathryn to look at how local music fans have a wealth of riches as musicians return to live venues around Aotearoa. Yadana takes us through some of the shows you can… Audio

With the return to Alert Level One, Auckland's The Powerstation is opening its doors for only the fourth time in six months. Owner Peter Campbell talks with Karyn about the iconic venue's busiest year… Audio

Wellington's self-described skiffle pop band Hogsnort Rupert were pleasantly surprised when they went gold with their wholesome 1970 hit 'Pretty Girl'. By the end of the year, the  tune was the… Audio