Music
Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition introduces new category for 2025
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump speaks with the winner of the inaugural Tarling Aria Trophy, Stephanie Cortesi. Audio
Bookmarks with Pete Rainey
This Saturday Nelson will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Opera in the Park. The person behind it all is Nelson City Councillor Pete Rainey. Audio
Music Critic: Simon Joyner and Neive Strang
Mathew Crawley joins Jesse with two brand spanking new music tracks. Audio
Adam Chamber Music Festival 2024 - Takács and Friends
The very special guests at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival, the Takács Quartet have the stage to themselves with a little help from a couple New Zealand String Quartet members. Audio
Beethoven: A never ending journey of discovery
Pianist Haochen Zhang talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump ahead of his New Zealand debut, playing Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia. Video, Audio
Antonia Robinson and Waitangi Activity Recap
Today on the show RNZ Te Ao Maori Longform Journalist Ella Stewart is back to share some key moments from this years Waitangi, rising actor Antonia Robinson also joins us to talk about her role in new… Audio
Musical fusion at the Hannah Playhouse
Bridget Douglas from the contemporary classical ensemble Stroma, and Nick Tipping from the Jazz band The Jac are looking forward to merging into one band, just for one night. Video, Audio
Aotearoa music legend Toni Huata dies
Huata was a champion of Māori music and te reo, and released much of her music in her mother tongue.
Yacht rock classic has been named the perfect song
A group of neuroscientists and music enthusiasts have chosen the perfect, or nearly perfect, pop song. Audio
Adam Chamber Music Festival 2024 - New Vistas
Percussionist Justin DeHart plays a vibrant recital which includes works from Aotearoa by Rosa Elliott, Philip Brownlee, Mark Menzies, John Psathas, and Gareth Farr. Audio
Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 9 February, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Le Trio Joubran, Youssou N'Dour, Ariana Tikao, and jazz vocalist Gregory Porter. Audio
First band-authorised Led Zeppelin doco hits NZ cinemas
The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin have been mysteriously media-shy - until the new doco Becoming Led Zeppelin. Video, Audio
Enter Now Brightness by Nadia Reid
As per its title, the Manchester-via-Port Chalmers musician's fourth album is loaded with shiny power-pop. Audio
The Purple Bird by Bonnie Prince Billy
Will Oldham enlists a roster of Nashville alumni to make his most purely 'country' album, that's also one of his most considered. Audio
The music docos to watch after Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
Wondering what to watch next? These music docs top the charts, writes Karl Puschmann. Video
Is Toto’s ‘Africa’ really the best song ever?
Professor of Psychology and Neural Science David Poeppel has spent many years researching language, music and emotion. He joins Jim to discuss why some people love Toto's 'Africa', while others get… Video, Audio
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Plus FKA Twigs explains Eusexua, and Bonnie 'Prince' goes full country.
Hymns on Sunday, 9 February 2025
Two very different settings of verses from Romans Chapter 8 this week: “Nothing can separate us from the love of God”. And we’re completing our Summer Hymn Requests with hymns including Abide with me… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 8 February 2025
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's reggae from the Mighty Diamonds, blues and country courtesy of TV Slim and Loretta Lynn, a New Orleans classic from Professor Longhair plus a birthday tune for… Audio
