Recent Music Stories
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JOHN WILLIAMS arr Demers: Star Wars Medley
9 Jul 2023Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
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RACHEL LAURIN: Berceuse mariale, from Sonata for Organ No 1
9 Jul 2023Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
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WILLIAM ALBRIGHT: Ragtime Lullaby & Shimmy, from Flights of Fancy
9 Jul 2023Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
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BACH arr Reger: Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue in D minor BWV903
9 Jul 2023Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
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Isabelle Demers at the organ of Auckland Town Hall
9 Jul 2023Virtuoso Canadian organist performs a recital on the mighty Auckland Town Hall Organ. Audio
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Worlds of Music July 9, 2023
9 Jul 2023Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.
This week Trevor marks the passing of Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. Audio
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Pieces of Treasure from Rickie Lee Jones
9 Jul 2023The Duchess of Coolsville, Rickie Lee Jones, opts for a jazzy boulevard on her new album, Pieces of Treasure. William Dart hitches a ride. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 9 July 2023
9 Jul 2023We're marking 'Sea Sunday' in the programme this week. The second Sunday in July is designated in the liturgical calendar as a day of prayer for seafarers - it's a time to remember and celebrate those… Audio
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KORNGOLD: Mein Sehnen Mein Wähnen - Richard Šveda
8 Jul 2023Performed by Richard Šveda with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. Audio
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KORNGOLD: Marietta's Song - Manuela Uhl, Aleš Briscein
8 Jul 2023Performed by Manuela Uhl and Aleš Briscein with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. Audio
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Interview with Giordano Bellincampi about 'Die tote Stadt'
8 Jul 2023Tim Dodd talks to Giordano Bellincampi, conductor the performance of Korngold's opera 'Die tote Stadt' as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert for 2023. Audio
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Interview with Frances Moore about 'Die tote Stadt'
8 Jul 2023Tim Dodd talks to Frances Moore, the director of the semi-staged performance of Korngold's opera 'Die tote Stadt' as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert for 2023. Audio
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KORNGOLD: Die tote Stadt, Act 3
8 Jul 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and soloists conducted by Giordano Bellincampi as their Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 2023. Audio
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KORNGOLD: Die tote Stadt, Act 2
8 Jul 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and soloists conducted by Giordano Bellincampi as their Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 2023. Audio
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KORNGOLD: Die tote Stadt, Act 1
8 Jul 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and soloists conducted by Giordano Bellincampi as their Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 2023. Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 8 July 2023
8 Jul 2023On this week's show Mark drops classic reggae from the Wailers and Sister Nancy, psychedelic blues courtesy of Captain Beefheart plus a preview of Too Late To Stop Now - a collection of rock 'n' roll… Audio
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'Happiness is elusive' - Bill Bailey on the joys of ambling and rambling
8 Jul 2023Last year Bill Bailey walked 100 miles in memory of his late friend Sean Lock, inspired by the hikes the two comics used to take together. Bailey's become evangelical about the benefits of a good… Audio
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The Mixtape: Hera Lindsay Bird
8 Jul 2023An energetic live performance by Australian '80s band The Fruit Pastilles is inspiring writer Hera Lindsay Bird's novel-in-progress. The award-winning poet shares six of her favourite songs and talks… Video, Audio
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Hans Pucket head out on their 'No Drama' Nationwide tour
8 Jul 2023Following the release of their second album last year, 4 piece local band, HANS PUCKET have had a busy year They performed at SXSW in Austin, Texas earlier this year, they were nominated for a 2023… Video, Audio
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Introducing: Sure Boy
8 Jul 2023Sure Boy have a reputation as ‘Wellington’s baddest girl band’ - Their sound is fresh and gritty pop-rock group - self described ‘Mum Rock’.
Their new album ‘Better’ was released last month, and… Video, Audio -
The Sampler: Beach Fossils, Robin Saville, Teke Teke
8 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews Brooklyn indie-surf, British landscape-inspired ambient electronica, and a boisterous outing from Canada by way of Japan. Audio
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Te kaahu live from L.A
8 Jul 2023TE KAAHU is the brainchild of singer and songwriter Em Walker AKA Theia This musical project of hers honours the craft and skill of Maori songwriting and storytelling and shines a light on the beauty… Video, Audio
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Anohni and the Johnsons return with 'My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross'
8 Jul 2023English-born, New York Based singer, songwriter, and visual artist ANOHNI has released a new album as Anohni and the Johnsons - a throwback to her previous artist name Antony and The Johnsons… Video, Audio
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Lisa Cortés: Little Richard and the queer Black origins of rock'n'roll
Without Little Richard would Lizzo exist? Lil Nas X? The Rolling Stones? Three years after his death, a new documentary directed by Lisa Cortés pays tribute to the pioneer of rock and roll and makes… Video, Audio
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