Music
Music Alive: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Brahms 4
Pianist Sylvia Jiang makes her debut with the Auckland Philharmonia in Liszt's Second Piano Concerto. The orchestra rounds out the programme with music by Stravinsky and Brahms. Audio
David Bremner: "Being part of their journey is really special"
NZSO Principal Trombonist and conductor David Bremner joins Bryan Crump from Nuku'alofa Tonga to discuss the Island nation's love affair with brass instruments and the profound effect the visit has… Audio
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
Today Matthew Crawley talks to Jesse about new music from Dead Famous People, a NZ indie pop band that's been around since the 80s. He's also talking about the first single from a new project by Carla… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 22nd June 2023
On today’s episode, Evie is steering the ship while So’omalo recovers from drinking an entire bottle of Sprite (1.5L) in one go. Amila joins to chat about her newest global pop track ‘Changes’, and… Audio
Swift's snub: Why is Taylor Swift missing NZ on her world tour?
One of the biggest popstars on the planet appears to have shaken off Aotearoa. Early this morning Taylor Swift announced her latest tour will be heading to Sydney and Mebourne next February. But no… Video, Audio
RNZ Concert Host Leah Thomas wins Fulbright Graduate Award
RNZ Concert Host Leah Thomas is leaving for New York City to study for a Master of Arts Management at the New School, after winning a Fulbright Scholarship Graduate Award. Audio
Bookmarks with Abby Howells
For today's Bookmarks today we meet one of the hottest comedy performers of the moment, Abby Howells. She's a "human person", comedian, actor, playwright and improvisor. Audio
Podcast Critic: Vaughn Smith
Media personality Vaughn Smith's been recommending to a number of people a great podcast all about nineties music. He talks to Jesse about 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, a podcast by 90s survivor Rob… Audio
Choir event gives exemption to striking secondary teachers
As industrial action continues, unionised teachers are refusing to take part in all extra curricular activity around the country today. But union members involved with the national Big Sing event have… Audio
Music Alive: NZTrio - Homeland 1
The 2023 Homeland series has a focus on the music of Antonin Dvořák. This performance also includes the willing air - a new piece by Eve de Castro-Robinson, and piano trios by Weinberg and Daniel… Audio
Turbo-charged Tenor Simon O’Neill "New Zealand makes great opera singers!”
World class heldentenor Simon O’Neill performs Mahler’s, Das Lied von der Erde in Dunedin on Saturday. He tells Bryan Crump about the pressures on New Zealand’s classical arts and the courage it takes… Audio
Music feature: John Coltrane
Christchurch-based saxophonist, composer, and educator Jimmy Rainey talks to Jesse about the music and life of John Coltrane and also plays some music live in the studio. Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 20th June 2023
Evie is back! On today’s episode, So’omalo yarns with Church Leon about his latest album Spring ‘21, Evie fills us in on her eventful trip to Australia, and AI is back on the menu boys! Audio
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra arrives in Tonga
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra arrives in Tonga for its first Pacific tour. Audio
Latin American music with Mona-Lynn Courteau
RNZ's Latin American music correspondent Mona-Lynn Courteau joins Nights to pay homage to Astrud Gilberto. Audio
Announcing the winner of a South Island orchestral composition award
Dunedin Professor and leading New Zealand Classical Composer, Anthony Ritchie declares the winner of the annual award for orchestral composition, which aims to nurture local composers residing in… Audio
Review: Trentemøller with Speech Act Theory, The Powerstation, Auckland 17 June
Trentemøller, the 'Prince of Denmark', paid a stirring visit to Auckland on Saturday night, writes Karen McCarthy.
Home found for antique grand piano
A story we covered in September about a antique grand piano needing a home has a happy ending! The piano, which dates all the way back to the 1880s once lived at the iconic Athfield house in… Audio
Christchurch venues call for updated noise plan to protect live music culture
Protecting live music venues is taking on a new urgency in Christchurch, with the popular 12 Bar announcing it will close.
Worlds of Music 18 June, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
