Music
The TAHI 14th December 2023
Our last episode of the year! It’s Evie’s birthday so we gave her 5 minutes to spit out opinions, Waimirirangi reminisces on being her own biggest fan as a child, and certified NZ Barb Quin Tauetau… Audio
Songs of the turf
Dr Kimberly Cannady talks to Bryan Crump about her exploration of Iceland's historic turf houses, and how houses made of sods of earth affect the music made in them. Video, Audio
Andrew Clark: meet the new presenter of Mornings on RNZ Concert
Although Andrew Clark is not a "morning person", he's loving his new job as presenter of the RNZ Concert show Mornings. As he tells Jesse Mulligan, many Kiwis seem to enjoy hearing his Scottish accent… Video, Audio
Collectors corner: vintage drums
Today's collector is well known drummer Andrew Gladstone, who's not only in demand as a drummer, but he's also amassed a lot of vintage drums over time. He talks to Jesse about his collection. Audio
Reb Fountain spreads Christmas cheer
To start the show today we speak to Reb Fountain about her version of Happy Xmas (War is Over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Audio
NZSO Sessions 2022: Rhapsody
NZSO Sessions 2022: Rhapsody
Israeli-born conductor and pianist Asher Fisch leads the NZSO in a vibrant programme including Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'American in Paris', Mussorgsky's… Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Music commentator Charlotte Ryan features new music from Peter Gabriel, a brand new local artist A LOT of people are getting excited by and a very special - local - Christmas carol. Audio
Preparing for the mother of all drum circles
Demetrius Savai'inaea is hoping to attract thousands of would-be percussionists to Auckland's Aotea Square next March for the mother of all drumming sessions. Video, Audio
Music feature: Tami Neilson on Dolly Parton
For today's music feature we have two queens of country blended for a fun filled session. Our very own Tami Neilson, and Dolly super fan, is in the studio to talk about the life, times, music and… Audio
The TAHI 12th December 2023
On today's episode, Banjo of Auckland trance rock band PSYCHOWOLF chats about starting up an independent label. We get into Aotearoa's most searched terms of 2023, and So'omalo wonders why washing… Audio
The wavy sounds of the Canadian Riviera
Nights regular and electronic music enthusiast Paul Berrington introduces Mark Leishman to Vancouver-based label and music collective Mood Hut. Audio
Berlioz: Addicted to music, not drugs
Hector Berlioz was born 220 years ago on 11 December 1803. Was he the original protagonist of the musical rock 'n' roll lifestyle? Bryan Crump talks with Berlioz scholar Hugh Macdonald. Video, Audio
Beatles' "confidante's" book published after nearly 50 years
Mal Evans was many things to the Beatles, road manager, bodyguard and keeper of their guitar picks, a little weed and a secrets he kept in meticulous notes and diary entries. Now his book has finally… Audio
Music during surgery, are there benefits?
Music in surgical operating rooms is fairly commonplace, with many believing it calms and focuses the mind. But does it? The question intrigued one musician and medical student so much, he decided to… Audio
LISZT: Piano Sonata in B minor
Played by Otis Prescott-Mason at his recital in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival, 10 December 2023. Audio
MOZART: Adagio in B minor K540
Played by Otis Prescott-Mason at his recital in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival, 10 December 2023. Audio
SCRIABIN: Piano Sonata No 5
Played by Otis Prescott-Mason at his recital in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival, 10 December 2023. Audio
SCRIABIN: Four Preludes Op 22
Played by Otis Prescott-Mason at his recital in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival, 10 December 2023. Audio
Sergei BORTKIEWICZ: Lamentations & Consolations, Nos 1-4
Played by Otis Prescott-Mason at his recital in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival, 10 December 2023. Audio
D SCARLATTI: Keyboard Sonatas in D minor Kk213 & D major Kk214
Played by Otis Prescott-Mason at his recital in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival, 10 December 2023. Audio