Music
Bookmarks with Alison Talmage
For Bookmarks this week we meet Alison Talmage, she's a music therapist, doctoral student and co-founder of a very special choir - the CeleBRation Choir. Audio
New music from Tiki Taane for a new initiative in Stokes Valley
A new collaboration will see of New Zealand's most beloved musicians take a step into the world of visual art. Tiki Taane talks to Jesse about the special performance. Audio
The uncertain future of music schools
Funding for the arts sector has been a hot topic for a while now, and another sector that's been struggling to maintain funding is tertiary education. Dr Dugal McKinnon, the Deputy Director of the New… Audio
"It never feels like I'm working"
Tabla player Manjit Singh shares his love of music through his job: he runs the Rhythm School of Indian Music in Auckland and teaches a course on the Indian Classical tradition at the University’s… Audio
Music feature: Motown drums
We're all familiar with the likes of The Temptations and Stevie Wonder, but these stars weren't the only ones responsible for pioneering the Motown sound. Audio
Bunny Reid on competing at Word Performing Arts Competition
Christchurch singer Bunny Reid is about to head to L.A to take part in a massive performing competition. She's entered the World Performing Arts Competition which will be held in Anaheim later this… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 11th July 2023
On today's episode, In Depth Te Ao Māori journalist Ella Stewart explains how hold your own hautapu ceremony this Matariki, 0800 Collective chat with So’omalo about their ‘Say Less’ tour, and we… Audio
Dobbs Franks - Appointment
The American-born conductor, pianist, vocal coach and new New Zealand music supporter Dobbs Franks (1933-2023) has died aged 90. In this 2000 interview Christine Argyle asks him about his life's work.
…New Zealand Youth Choir
When the New Zealand Youth Choir takes to the stage in Tauranga, Waihi and Hamilton this week there will be one special connection. The choir director David Squire will be conducting his son William… Audio
Cats prefer... RNZ Concert!
Bryan Crump finds some furry fans of RNZ Concert at Wellington's SPCA animal shelter. Video, Audio
VIERNE: Finale, from Organ Symphony No 1
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
STRAVINSKY arr Demers: The Firebird, Suite
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
MOZART: Fantasia in F minor K608
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
JOHN WILLIAMS arr Demers: Star Wars Medley
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
RACHEL LAURIN: Berceuse mariale, from Sonata for Organ No 1
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
WILLIAM ALBRIGHT: Ragtime Lullaby & Shimmy, from Flights of Fancy
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
BACH arr Reger: Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue in D minor BWV903
Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio
Isabelle Demers at the organ of Auckland Town Hall
Virtuoso Canadian organist performs a recital on the mighty Auckland Town Hall Organ. Audio
Coming up
Worlds of Music July 9, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.
This week Trevor marks the passing of Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. Audio