Recent Music Stories
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Covid-19: Musician asks fans to mask up to protect touring artists
5 Aug 2022It's no longer compulsory at venues, but if you're heading to a gig, should you be masking up? Audio
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Artists, promoters encouraging mask use at gigs to keep safe
It's no longer compulsory indoors, but if you're heading to a gig, should you be masking up? Some artists and promoters are encouraging their audiences to wear face coverings to help keep them safe… Audio
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How music can help relieve pain
Listening to music you enjoy – and especially music that you've chosen – can help alleviate chronic pain, according to new research. Audio
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Pocket Edition for Thurs 4 August
4 Aug 2022The best of RNZ Music Saturday afternoon's Music 101. Audio
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STRAVINSKY: The Firebird, Suite (1919)
4 Aug 2022Performed by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung, Auckland Town Hall, 4 August 2022. Audio
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Lili BOULANGER: D'un soir triste
4 Aug 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung, Auckland Town Hall, 4 August 2022. Audio
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Lili BOULANGER: D'un matin de printemps
4 Aug 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung, Auckland Town Hall, 4 August 2022. Audio
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FALLA: Ritual Fire Dance, from El Amor Brujo
4 Aug 2022Performed as an encore by Javier Perianes at an Auckland Philharmonia concert, Auckland Town Hall, 4 August 2022. Audio
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FALLA: Nights in the Gardens of Spain
4 Aug 2022Performed by Javier Perianes with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung, Auckland Town Hall, 4 August 2022. Audio
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Salina FISHER: Tupaia
4 Aug 2022Performed by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung, Auckland Town Hall, 4 August 2022. Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Firebird
4 Aug 2022A colourful and exciting programme led by Korean conductor Shiyeon Sung. There's a French focus for much of the concert, but it opens with Salina Fisher's tribute to a great Polynesian navigator. Audio
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Recap: 2022 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland
The 2022 Pacific Music Awards have been held at the Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland tonight, and RNZ Pacific was there.
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Radio host Bryan Crump joins RNZ Concert
Outstanding broadcaster, generous interviewer and huge music fan Bryan Crump is the new afternoon drive-time presenter for RNZ Concert. Bryan will wrap up his incredible innings on RNZ National…
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Music Critic: Colin Morris
4 Aug 2022Today Colin talks about music from Gilbert O'Sullivan and a look behind the scenes at a track from Nick Lowe. Audio
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John Grenell Memorial Concert - Celebrating his life
4 Aug 2022John Grenell was a country music icon and a national treasure.We speak to his son Denver about the special plans they have this weekend for a memorial concert and how you can help. If you are able to… Audio
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Annual music awards return to a live audience
4 Aug 2022The 2022 Pacific Music Awards takes place on Thursday evening in Auckland with 26 nominees vying for awards across 13 categories.
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A musical trip to Ireland
3 Aug 2022Author and journalist David Cohen joins me to talk about his latest trip to Ireland, including getting stuck in Los Angles, and the music he encountered there including seeing Van Morrison live in… Audio
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Music with Jess Fu
3 Aug 2022Music reviewer Jess Fu plays some music from Asha Puthli, an Indian singer and actress who worked as a British Airways flight attendant before pursuing a music career. The Mr Bongo label has recently… Audio
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Music feature: PACIFICA THE MUSICAL
2 Aug 2022An original, large scale, New Zealand musical is premiering in a couple weeks. PACIFICA THE MUSICAL is a story of love and legend based on the music of some of our biggest songs ever. Today we heard… Audio
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Jack Harlow turns on charm during concert that mixed hits with deep cuts
1 Aug 2022Fans ignored the rain for the chance to welcome one of the world's top hip hop artists to Auckland.
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Trio in A minor Op 50
31 Jul 2022Levansa Trio: Andrew Beer (vln), Lev Sivkov (cello), Sarah Watkins (pno)
Wellington Chamber Music Trust, St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington 31 July 2022. Audio -
SVIRIDOV: Piano Trio in A minor Op 6
31 Jul 2022Levansa Trio: Andrew Beer (vln), Lev Sivkov (cello), Sarah Watkins (pno)
Wellington Chamber Music Trust, St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington 31 July 2022. Audio -
COWAN: Ultraviolet
31 Jul 2022Levansa Trio: Andrew Beer (vln), Lev Sivkov (cello), Sarah Watkins (pno)
Wellington Chamber Music Trust, St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington 31 July 2022. Audio -
DVORAK: Piano Trio No 2 in G minor Op 26
31 Jul 2022Levansa Trio: Andrew Beer (vln), Lev Sivkov (cello), Sarah Watkins (pno)
Wellington Chamber Music Trust, St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington 31 July 2022. Audio
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