Recent Music Stories
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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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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
7 Jul 2023Muso Finn Johansson steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week. Tonight, he joins us from Ireland. Audio
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"There is no sound like it in the entire world"
7 Jul 2023Tom Davoren, one of the Chief Adjudicators for this year's New Zealand Brass Band Championships, still gets goosebumps when the sound of a brass band is 'just right' , even after more than 20 years of… Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
7 Jul 2023Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
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NZ Live: Alayna
7 Jul 2023This week's NZ Live performance is with Alayna. She's performing some of the highlights from her debut album: Self Portrait of a Woman Unravelling. It's released today. Audio
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Thames Music Group Grand Piano turns 40!
There's a special birthday happening this weekend in the Coromandel township of Thames. The Thames Music Group's Grand Piano is turning 40. Elizabeth Jones is one of the founding members of the… Audio
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Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
7 Jul 2023Fine new releases from singer-songwriter royalty Lloyd Cole and PJ Harvey, and an unreleased gem from the Breeders' now 30 year old classic album 'Last Splash. Audio
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A musical tribute to Katherine Mansfield
6 Jul 2023Released earlier this year, Janet Jennings' album The Earth Child includes settings of specially chosen poems to mark the centenary of Katherine Mansfield's death. Audio
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