Music
SCHUMANN: Symphony No 1, Spring
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Carlos Kalmar at their Great Classics series concert 'Rach 2', Auckland Town Hall, 4 May 2023. Audio
SCHUBERT arr de la Salle: An die Musik
Performed as an encore by Lise de la Salle at the Auckland Philharmonia's Great Classics series concert 'Rach 2', Auckland Town Hall, 4 May 2023. Audio
RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No 2
Performed by Lise de la Salle and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Carlos Kalmar at their Great Classics series concert 'Rach 2', Auckland Town Hall, 4 May 2023. Audio
KORNGOLD arr Russ: The Sea Hawk
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Carlos Kalmar at their Great Classics series concert 'Rach 2', Auckland Town Hall, 4 May 2023. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Rach 2
French pianist Lise de la Salle joins the APO and Carlos Kalmar for Rachmaninov's sumptuous Second Concerto. Audio
Kiwi bluegrass band looks to capitalise on 'big break' on Netflix show
A local band has learned the benefit of keeping a close eye on social media after catching a break that could see their music streamed into millions of homes.
RNZB's Romeo & Juliet
Hamish McKeich is conducting the RNZB's season of Romeo & Juliet. He talks about his journey back to the podium after having a stroke. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
Today Tony talks to Jesse about new music from Nia Archives and local musician Jonathan Bree. Audio
The TAHI Thursday 4th May 2023
In this episode, Ella Stewart joins us to discuss managed retreats for marae, So’omalo ponders over the best looks of the Met Gala, and Evie thinks she should be in the NZ Comedy Fest for some… Audio
Classical:Pop - Episode 3
Nigel Collins explores the intersection between classical and popular music. This episode features music from The Phoenix Foundation with the NZSO, Jeff Buckley, Benjamin Britten, Junun, Bjørk, and… Audio
Bookmarks with Matu Ngaropo
After performing 500 shows in just two years, Matu Ngaropo is back in Aotearoa to continue his role as George Washington in the Australian production of Hamilton the Musical. Audio
Tex Mex Music with Kirsten Zemke
Kirsten joins Kathryn to look at the Tex Mex genre of music, also known as Tejano. It's a blended music mix developed in Texas and Northern Mexico, influenced by waltzes and polkas brought by the… Audio
Musical Kiwis name their favourite NZ tune
What's your favourite piece of New Zealand music? A bunch of musically-minded Kiwis with very different tastes share their top tunes.
Comparing Taylor Swift to William Shakespeare
Taylor Swift has literary sensibility worthy of comparison to some of history's greatest writers - even Shakespeare - a scholar says. Audio
Music fit for kings and queens
NZ Barok's next concerts feature two Baroque 'treasures'. Audio
Shall I compare Taylor Swift to William Shakespeare?
To be or not to be a Swiftie, one of the millions of Taylor Swift fans around the world. That is the question eminent Shakespeare scholar and former Oxford professor Sir Jonathan Bate answered with a… Audio
Music feature: Women in Country Music with Kaylee Bell
We're heading to Nashville for our music feature today - with a very special guest! We're talking about iconic women in country music today and how they've shaped the country genre, with our very own… Audio
'King Loser' documentary needs help to be finished
"Wild", "chaotic" and "difficult" are just some of the words others have used to describe experimental surf-rock band King Loser. Now filmmaker Andrew Moore needs your help to finish a documentary… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 2nd May 2023
In this episode we’re celebrating the start on Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa - NZ Music Month! Evie and So’omalo discuss their favourite local live music moments, get hyped for the Pacific Music Awards,… Audio
Flip Grater: From singer-songwriter to food entrepreneur
Flip Grater's musical talent has taken her around the world, but back home she also creates gourmet vegan delicacies through her Christchurch company. Video
