Music
Hymns on Sunday, 12 November 2023
Hymns of reassurance, comfort and hope in this week's programme, including Christ is made the sure foundation, Shirley Murray's Hope is our song and the Boys' Brigade favourite Will your anchor hold.
…Basement Jaxx: Using music to uplift the mind and soul
One half of dance music duo Basement Jaxx - Felix Buxton - shares what music means to him ahead of a summer performance in Auckland. Audio
Giordano Bellincampi speaks to Tim Dodd about Mahler 5
Recorded in Giordano Bellincampi's dressing room at the Auckland Town Hall in a break from rehearsals of Mahler's Symphony No 5 with the Auckland Philharmonia. Audio
MAHLER: Symphony No 5
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, 'Mahler 5', Auckland Town Hall, 11 November 2023. Audio
WAGNER: Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, 'Mahler 5', Auckland Town Hall, 11 November 2023. Audio
STRAVINSKY: Petroushka
Performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
WAGNER: Rienzi Overture
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, 'Mahler 5', Auckland Town Hall, 11 November 2023. Audio
STRAUSS: Four Last Songs
Sung by Eliza Boom (soprano), with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
L BOULANGER: Matins de Printemps
Performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Last Songs: Eliza Boom with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
'Last Songs' features Kiwi soprano Eliza Boom performing Richard Strauss' most beloved work with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Audio
Nashville Babylon: 11 November 2023
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has a birthday tune for Neil Young, classic blues courtesy of Jimmy Dawkins, something new from Brown Horse plus a classic track from the Blazers. Audio
Basment Jaxx: Using music to uplift the mind and soul
Basement Jaxx Felix Buxton talks the evolution of the dancefloor with Charlotte Ryan. Video, Audio
Oscar Laven - Questions in Red
Wellington multi-instrumentalist Oscar Laven's album 'Questions in Red' pays tribute to past masters, but also showcases his own unique style. Audio
Spring is Here
It's that time of the year - time for a selection of standards centred on spring. Audio
Puerto Rican Pachyman to play Others Way Festival
Pachy Garcia who goes by the name 'Pachyman' is an LA Based producer and multi instrumentalist from Puerto Rico. Video
Coming up
Introducing Cloudy
This week on Introducing its Kiwi-Austrian alternative singer-songwriter Cloudy - Who released her sophomore EP, 'RAINCLOUD' last month. Video, Audio
Erny Belle's songcraft is immaculate on Not Your Cupid
Tony Stamp reviews a second set of wicked ballads from the Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter. Video, Audio
Avantdale Bowling Club's Christoph El Truento blends jazz with R&B on Circle of Friends
Tony Stamp reviews the collaborative new album from an eclectic local producer. Video, Audio
Mermaidens head in new directions on their self-titled album
Tony Stamp reviews an expansive new collection from the Wellington/ Auckland trio. Video, Audio
The Beatles top singles chart 60 years after their first hit
The Beatles have topped the UK charts with their single 'Now and Then', making them the act with the longest gap between their first and last number ones.
