Music
The Flaxmere tenor following his dreams in Florence
Young Hawke's Bay tenor Taylor Wallbank will soon be following in the footsteps of his operatic heroes.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Featuring: Tirtha Yatra by Tyler Childers Saint Mikhael and the Dragon by Aridni Orca Petty Gods by… Audio
Dead Rockers Ball to raise funds for Waitati toddler playground
Parents hope donning denim, glamming up and getting their dance on will turn a blank canvas into a toddler's delight. Audio
Carolyn Mills: Leaving on her own terms
Carolyn Mills looks back on more than three decades as Principal Harp with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Music 101: Kara Rickard is in studio
Kara Rickard host of Music 101 talks about 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… Audio
NZ Live: Country music sensation Jenny Mitchell
Today we're joined by country music sensation Jenny Mitchell. Across her career she's starred in NZ's Got Talent, Won a Golden Guitar, an Aotearoa music award, and released 4 albums. The latest of… Video, Audio
Loving the birdsong around the Magpie House
Penny Axtens is the latest composer-in-residence at the former home of Douglas Lilburn. Audio
Bret McKenzie made a classical concert rowdy, and he's thrilled
Classical concerts seldom encourage audience participation, but that's exactly what the Flight of The Conchords star does in his collaboration with the NZSO.
Ruel & TiMMY the FIRST
We were stoked to have Ruel drop into studio on his flying visit to Aotearoa. Janay and him chat new music and more. Returning after his first interview 2 years ago TiMMY the FIRST has been busy and… Audio
Neil Finn: 'I just wanted it to feel like you were going out to a club'
The legendary musician's Infinity Sessions are back this week with ten New Zealand artists playing live in the intimate setting of Finn's Roundhead Studios in Auckland.
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2025
LISTEN: Eight talented secondary school ensembles compete, presenting an innovative 80s jazz-fusion piece, an arrangement of Piazzolla’s tango opera, and a classic performance of Smetana’s emotional… Audio
Meeting the NZSO's top brass
Marc Feldman, the new CEO of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and André de Ridder, its Music Director Designate, talk with RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump. Audio
Bookmarks with Neil Finn - yes, that Neil Finn!
Time for Bookmarks where each week we get an interesting person, and ask them to recommend some of their favourite books, TV shows, films, music and anything else they want to share. Today Jesse is… Audio
Travels with my tuba
Auckland Philharmonia musician Alex Jeantou is taking his tuba on a tour of the town. Audio
Music feature: Putting the spotlight on Roy Harper
Roy Harper has released 32 albums, performed at five Glastonbury's, and been cited as a an inspiration by Led Zeppelin, Pete Townsend, Kate Bush and more. Recorded Music NZ's Paul Kennedy takes us… Audio
Kiwi popstar stuns judges on The Voice Australia
26-year-old Cassie Henderson recently won Best Pop Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
NZSO: Requiem
A concert exploring the big questions of life and death through works by John Psathas, Richard Strauss and Mozart - composers who have all grappled with these universal themes in profound and… Audio
Morgan-Andrew King: 'singing always started from home'
Bass Morgan-Andrew King talks with David Morriss about why a career in opera is for him, and where it's taken him so far. Video, Audio
Australian country music star Brad Cox is here!
Australian country music phenomenon Brad Cox is with Jesse today, and he brought his guitar. Audio
Bret McKenzie, NZSO win over whole family with creepy-crawly carnival
On a wintry Wellington Sunday night an insect themed classical concert for children was just the ticket.
