Music

The Berlin-based Lazarus String Quartet perform in St Andrew's on The Terrace in Wellington. The quartet was established in 2007 by four University of Canterbury graduates who now tour extensively in…

We catch up with RNZ's Tumu Māori Shannon Haunui-Thompson for the latest from Te Matatini 2023. Audio

Auckland pop duo Foley perform tracks from their debut album CROWD PLEASER PT 1.  Video, Audio

Charlotte Yates has a very special performance this weekend at the Hamilton Arts Festival. She'll be performing her Katherine Mansfield show in the Mansfield Garden of the Hamilton Gardens. Audio

Music reviewer Grant Smithies joins Susie with a selection of new music from Running Club a new collaboration between New Brighton musician Blair Parkes and Auckland's Stephen Reay and a new song from… Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Great Classics Series concert, 'New Worlds', Auckland Town Hall, 23 February 2023. Audio

Performed as an encore by Geneva Lewis at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Great Classics Series concert, 'New Worlds', Auckland Town Hall, 23 February 2023. Audio

Performed by Geneva Lewis with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Great Classics Series concert, 'New Worlds', Auckland Town Hall, 23 February 2023. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Great Classics Series concert, 'New Worlds', Auckland Town Hall, 23 February 2023. Audio

New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis returns to the country for the first time to join the Auckland Philharmonia in Barber's Violin Concerto. Audio

Composer and taonga pūoro musician Ruby Solly talks about her work for taonga pūoro and orchestra that will premiere at the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival. Audio

The Soundtrack of Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge kicks off the 10-day Hamilton Arts Festival. We talk with two of the opera singers performing in the show. 

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On Bookmarks today we'll find out about the favourite things of New Zealand actor Thomasin McKenzie, who has just spent a lot of time with Anne Hathaway in their latest Sundance film Eileen. Audio

Dave has some examples of how music has provided powerful support for communities suffering from the effects of natural disasters and the changing climate. When we face devastation brought on by… Audio

The Netherlands Chamber Choir's performances at the 2020 New Zealand Festival in Wellington were a musical highlight of the festival. Netherlands-born Peter Dijkstra is one of today’s most…

Preliminary rounds for the second Dunedin Concerto Competition are just about to start. Patron Bruce Hodgson tells us what audiences can look forward to. Audio

For today's music feature we learn more about a music icon. Paul Williams. He's the legendary US songwriter, singer and actor. He wrote a number of cult classic soundtracks, and songs for many. Audio