Noon - We explore topical and fresh music, from new releases and the classical charts. And we preview today’s feature topic – music that shapes the Olympics.
RNZ Concert presenter David Morriss Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
1pm - Review: NZ Festival opening weekend – was it a “spectacular”?
The NZ Festival opened in Wellington on Friday evening. Lynn Freeman, host of RNZ National’s arts programme Standing Room Only talks about some of the highlights and disappointments of the Festival’s opening weekend.
Kupe - NZ Festival, Waka arrival Photo: supplied
1.25pm - Review: did CSO celebrate 60 in style?
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra opened its 2018 season on Saturday. Tony Ryan reviews the orchestra’s 60th anniversary concert, which featured a new work by John Young, Bruch’s Violin Concerto no 1 played by Natalia Lomeiko and Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony.
Natalia Lomeiko Photo: Jane Blundell
2pm - The Winter Olympics has come to a close. It was a successful campaign for the Kiwi team, with two youngsters bringing home bronze. Music has shaped the Olympics across generations. We delve into the tunes associated with the Games.
Kiwi Zoi Sadowski Synnott wins bronze at Winter Olympics Photo: RNZ / YouTube
