Music
In love's Domain
Michaela Cadwgan is one of the stars of this weekend's Valentine's Day edition of Opera in the Park in the Auckland Domain. Audio
Music 101: New music from Bic Runga
Kara Rickard host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday… Audio
NZ Live: Alayna lights up Studio B
Time for NZ Live, the moment in the week when we bring you a special, live performance from some of our top musical talent. Today we are joined by Alayna, we had her on a couple of years ago when she… Video, Audio
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
Slowboat Record's Jeremy Taylor is here with his music picks for the week. Audio
The band that works together while thousands of miles apart
From the harmonica to Nokia ringtones, the band let funny ideas, rock influences and hard-hitting lyrics lead the way, finding a new centre of gravity for their new album.
Zemlinsky Alexander Von The Mermaid
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier 1 - Gavrylyuk. Audio
Rachmaninov, Sergei Moment Musical In B Minor Op 16 No 3
Performed by Alexander Gavrylyuk (piano) as an encore at the Premier 1 - Gavrylyuk & Rach 3 concert on 12 February 2026 at the Auckland Town Hall. Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer: Emre Ekici… Audio
Rachmaninov Sergei Piano Concerto No 3 In D Minor Op 30
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Alexander Gavrylyuk (piano), conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at their Premier 1 - Gavrylyuk. Audio
At the limits of Artificial Intelligence
Composer Sophie Burbery is doing a PhD on AI creativity and feminism. Audio
Classical Cupid
We've teamed up with the RNZ Concert team to play matchmaker. You send us your profile and the talented people at RNZ Concert will find your classical music love match. Audio
The best seat in the house
Pianist and vocal coach Rosemary Barnes is the "official accompanist" at this year's Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition on at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau this Sunday. Audio
Music Critic: Fazed on a Pony's New Album
Music critic Matthew Crawley joins Jesse to review Fazed on a Pony's album 'Swan'. Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Songs for Valentines
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke plays four 'torch' songs in time for Valentines. Audio
Jumping in the deep end
Conductor Giordano Bellincampi has chosen the Auckland Philharmonia to play his first ever performance of a lush, late romantic tone poem. Audio
Music feature: Peter Gabriel's "So"
It's time for our Tuesday Music feature and today we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Peter Gabriel's seminal 1986 album, 'So'. After leaving his band Genesis, Peter Gabriel struggled to truly… Audio
Shaking the marae grounds at Waitangi
In Black Comet, the acclaimed musician draws on a career that spans pub gigs, orchestral collaborations and cultural moments at Waitangi.
Sister Bliss on 30+ years of Faithless and playing in Auckland
Faithless' music included powerful spiritual and often political lyrics from the late Maxi Jazz, one of the original founders of the band. Audio
Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance matters
The Puerto Rican musician delivered a high octane dance party with a message.
Taking a ride with Disney
Gregory Camp put in plenty of field work while researching for his latest book on the music in Disney theme parks. Audio
