Noon
We discover how going to gigs and concerts makes you live longer; new research uncovers how the brains of crocodiles in the river Nile react to classical music, and we mark International Nudist Gardening Day.
Photo: AFP
1pm May the 4th be with you with NZSO’s Larry Reese
As today is May the 4th, it’s only right to have a member of the NZSO who performed Star Wars come in to choose five faves. Timpanist Larry Reese shares his highlights for 2018 so far and picks a few greatest hits.
Sesame Street's The Count with NZSO's Larry Reese Photo: Rebecca McMillan
1.40pm Review: CMNZ presents Phantasm
The Viol ensemble Phantasm has been touring the country for Chamber Music New Zealand. They’ve performed in Auckland, Napier and Wellington so far, with two final performances: tonight in Christchurch and Dunedin tomorrow. Phantasm was a 2018 highlight for Peter Hoar who was at the group's first performance in Auckland.
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
2pm
We continue exploring talented New Zealand musicians for NZ Music Month. Today Diedre Irons performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5.
Diedre Irons Photo: Debbie Rawson
