Recent Music Stories
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Music 101 Pocket Edition for 19 May 2022
19 May 2022In this week's Pocket Edition, Trevor Reekie speaks to Shona Laing about her timeless catalogue , and Charotte Ryan speaks to American musician Toro Y Moi – as well as new music from Tami Neilsonand… Audio
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RAVEL: La Valse
19 May 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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SATIE arr Claude Debussy: Two Gymnopédies
19 May 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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MILHAUD: Le Boeuf sur le toit
19 May 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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TAILLEFERRE: Etude No 13, from 'Le petit livre de harpe de Mme Tardieu
19 May 2022Performed as an encore by harpist Ingrid Bauer at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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TAILLEFERRE: Harp Concertino
19 May 2022Performed by harpist Ingrid Bauer and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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DEBUSSY: Danse Sacrée & Danse Profane
19 May 2022Performed by harpist Ingrid Bauer and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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SAINT-SAENS: Le Rouet d'Omphale Op 31
19 May 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gilbert Varga at their Premier Series concert, 'Santé!', 19 May 2022. Audio
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Bookmarks with Jordan Hamel
This week's guest is a New Zealand Poetry champion, co-editor of the climate change anthology 'No Other Place to Stand' Jordan Hamel. Audio
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Rockquest turns 35!
A big milestone for Rockquest! The event, which has involved more than 11 thousand school students across more than 700 schools is celebrating 35 years. Co-founder and director Pete Rainy talks to… Audio
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How classical music influences other genres
18 May 2022Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to look at the influence classical music has had on other genres - from disco to rock and even rap. She'll look at the classical backgrounds of some of… Video, Audio
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PARRY: Jerusalem
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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COATES: Dam Busters March
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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KORNGOLD: The Sea Hawk, Main Title
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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ROTA: Trombone Concerto
17 May 2022Performed by David Bremner (trombone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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VERDI: Triumphal March and Ballet, from Aida
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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Music feature: two-tone ska with Kirsten Zemke
17 May 2022This week's music feature is all about 2 Tone Ska music, which rose to prominence in the 1980s in England. To play some tracks and provide some context ethnomusicologist and Senior Lecturer Dr… Audio
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Waiata Reo Maori live, a celebration
17 May 2022Amy Boroevich, aka Hina, talks to Jesse about a special concert on Thursday celebrating Waiata Reo Māori. Audio
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National Band of NZ concerts with the NZSO
16 May 2022After months of planning, COVID rescheduling and intense rehearsal, one of New Zealand oldest bands is finally getting to perform in front of a sold out crowd in Upper Hutt tonight. Music director… Audio
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Children's song about tall poppy syndrome wins award
16 May 2022The best song award has been given out at the New Zealand Children's Music Awards.
But there is something even more special about it. E Tu Tangata - Stand Together tackles tall poppy syndrome --… Audio
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Pro-Russian hackers attacked during Eurovision contest
The Italian police thwarted hacker attacks by pro-Russian groups during the May 10 semi-final and Saturday final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, it said on Sunday.
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Roaming 'Round New Zealand
15 May 2022William Dart takes a roam around some treasured byways of our country's music, featuring songs by Garner Wayne, Morgan Clarke, Levity Beet, Anika Moa, Hirini Melbourne and others. Audio
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Does naming objects change our relationship with them?
15 May 2022Are you someone who gives things like your phone or car names? When we give things like cars or other important objects in our lives names, we change the way we interact with them, and we may be more… Audio
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