Music
Music from below the high tide mark
Dunedin-born composer Nathaniel Otley has written a new piece inspired by the 2015 South Dunedin flood. Audio
Music 101: Kara Rickard
Kara Rickard host of Music 101 share's what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.
…NZ Live: Awning Live in Studio!
Time for NZ Live. Your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. We're talking the whole range, from legends like Dave Dobbyn, to fan favourites like WOMB, and brand new artists like Borderline… Audio
New music with Grant Smithies
A new album by venerable Christchurch/ Pt Chalmers band The Bats is on the horizon. We'll hear two advance singles from that today, followed by a melancholy break-up pop anthem from L.A. family trio… Audio
Ravel, Maurice: Daphnis & Chloé
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, conducted by Jun Maerkl, at their Premier Series - Daphnis et Chloé concert on 7 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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Albéniz, Isaac: Sevilla, from Suite Española No 1 Op 47
Performed by Javier Perianes as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Daphnis et Chloé concert on 7 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
Saint-Saëns, Camille: Piano Concerto No 5 in F Op 103, Egyptian
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Javier Perianes, conducted by Jun Maerkl, at their Premier Series - Daphnis et Chloé concert on 7 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
From Flaxmere to Florence
Young New Zealand tenor Taylor Wallbank is about to embark on two years of study and performance in Italy. Video, Audio
NO CIGAR & arielwose
We chat with Josh from NO CIGAR who have been a force in the rock scene since covid times! arielwose returns and tells us about her upcoming trip to New Plymouth to spread her music across the motu Audio
Coming in from the wilderness
Conductor - and part-time park ranger - Jun Märkl is in New Zealand to conduct Ravel's massive paean to Nature: Daphnis & Chloe. Audio
Bookmarks with actor Stacey Leilua
Time for bookmarks, that time of the week when we get one interesting person to delve into some of their favourite things. Actor and creative producer Stacey Leilua joins Jesse today. Stacey has been… Audio
Music Critic: Satin Sheet and Half Hexagon
Critic Zac Arnold shares his music picks with Jesse: Best Foot Work by Half Hexagon Opus by Satin Sheet. Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: The short-lived Yé-yé phenomenon
Music correspondent Kirsten Zemke explores the Yé-yé style of music that emerged in France in the early 1960s in response to American rock'n'roll. Audio
Robert Ibell: Chamber music champion
Robert Ibell first worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time cellist, but in recent years he's gone back to school to help coach the next generation of musicians. Video, Audio
Alan Niven, the NZ born manager of Guns n Roses
Kiwi born Alan Niven helped shape one of the most explosive, chaotic, and mythic rises in rock history as the manager of Guns n Roses from 1986 through 1991. Audio
'Songs from the Shaky Isles: A History of Popular Music in NZ"
Gareth Shute's new book 'Songs from the shaky isles: A short history of popular music in New Zealand' was released yesterday. Audio
Yeah The Girls
Janay and Miri have a fun show for you talking about all the different phases you go through when doing self-care, The purchases someone attempted to make with a TAHI team members stolen card and more
…Who is the Korean hip-hop sensation coming to New Zealand?
"I don't think that freedom is a luxury, it's earned, and I think I've worked very hard for it," says Park, ahead of his New Zealand show.
The apocalyptic work getting a rapturous reception
Composer Jack Bewley talks about his brass band work for the end of the world. Video, Audio
