Music
Planet Vegeta & Island Vibes
We catch up with NZ artists Planet Vegeta & Island VIbes So'omalo talks about his splurge at the arcade We recap Pasifika Festival Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds
As an online cultural teacher, Tū answers questions ranging from pronunciation to protocol for getting moko. He is also the bass player for the award-winning heavy metal band Alien Weaponry. Audio
Beethoven, Ludwig van: String Quartet in Eb Op 74, Harp
Performed by Andrew Beer (violin, director), Minglun Liu (violin), Robert Ashworth (viola) and Ashley Brown (cello) at the Auckland Philharmonia's In Your Neighbourhood - Beethoven Quartets concert on… Audio
Beethoven, Ludwig van: String Quartet in Bb Op 18/6
Performed by Andrew Beer (violin, director), Minglun Liu (violin), Robert Ashworth (viola) and Ashley Brown (cello) at the Auckland Philharmonia's In Your Neighbourhood - Beethoven Quartets concert on… Audio
Gracie Francis: the natural-born collaborator
New Zealand collaborative pianist Gracie Francis talks to RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump ahead of her Julliard music school doctoral recital. Video, Audio
Feature interview: In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon
Paul Simon has spent a lifetime telling stories in songs that reflect our fears and hopes, spirituality and mortality. Audio
Manawatū Scottish Pipe Band wins 2025 championships
More than 1600 musicians were gathered in Invercargill on the weekend to compete in the largest pipe band festival outside of Scotland. Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association president Liam… Audio
Lucy Moss on co-creating award-winning musical SIX
Co-creator, composer and lyricist of the musical Lucy Moss told Culture 101 it all began with a manifesto. Audio
Chaka Khan: 'I'm just in a good place, both mentally, spiritually and musically'
Despite 50 years in the business, soul legend Chaka Khan's voice is as strong as ever, she says. Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Waltz in C# minor Op 64/2
Performed by Piers Lane as an encore at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 62
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 55
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 48
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 37
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 32
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 27
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 15
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne Op 9
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne in C# minor Op posth
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
Chopin, Frédéric: Nocturne in E minor Op 72/1 posth
Performed by Piers Lane at Chamber Music New Zealand recital on 9 March 2025 at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producers: Tim Dodd & Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian… Audio
