Music
Wellington Jazz Festival 2021: Umar Zakaria Sun Songs Suites Part 1 - Dawn & Daylight
Pōneke bass player and composer Umar Zakaria has used the timeless influence of the sun for his Sun Song Suites, a set of concerts performed over a single day. Each concert was held at the appropriate… Video, Audio
Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer Vangelis dies
Greek composer Vangelis, who was known for his celebrated film themes for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, has died at the age of 79. Video
Music 101 Pocket Edition for 19 May 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition, Trevor Reekie speaks to Shona Laing about her timeless catalogue , and Charotte Ryan speaks to American musician Toro Y Moi – as well as new music from Tami Neilsonand… Audio
RAVEL: La Valse
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
SATIE arr Claude Debussy: Two Gymnopédies
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
MILHAUD: Le Boeuf sur le toit
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
TAILLEFERRE: Etude No 13, from 'Le petit livre de harpe de Mme Tardieu
Performed as an encore by harpist Ingrid Bauer at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
TAILLEFERRE: Harp Concertino
Performed by harpist Ingrid Bauer and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
DEBUSSY: Danse Sacrée & Danse Profane
Performed by harpist Ingrid Bauer and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
SAINT-SAENS: Le Rouet d'Omphale Op 31
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
Bookmarks with Jordan Hamel
This week's guest is a New Zealand Poetry champion, co-editor of the climate change anthology 'No Other Place to Stand' Jordan Hamel. Audio
Rockquest turns 35!
A big milestone for Rockquest! The event, which has involved more than 11 thousand school students across more than 700 schools is celebrating 35 years. Co-founder and director Pete Rainy talks to… Audio
How classical music influences other genres
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to look at the influence classical music has had on other genres - from disco to rock and even rap. She'll look at the classical backgrounds of some of… Video, Audio
PARRY: Jerusalem
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
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
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
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
ROTA: Trombone Concerto
Performed by David Bremner (trombone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
VERDI: Triumphal March and Ballet, from Aida
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
Music feature: two-tone ska with Kirsten Zemke
This week's music feature is all about 2 Tone Ska music, which rose to prominence in the 1980s in England. To play some tracks and provide some context ethnomusicologist and Senior Lecturer Dr… Audio
