Music

Performed by Rahim AlHaj (oud) with NZSQ, Joan Perarnau Garriga and Justin DeHart at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Rahim AlHaj introduces his piece 'Fly Home' from 'Letters from Iraq' at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Performed by Rahim AlHaj (oud) with NZSQ, Joan Perarnau Garriga and Justin DeHart at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Rahim AlHaj introduces his piece 'Forbidden Attraction' from 'Letters from Iraq' at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Performed by Rahim AlHaj (oud) with NZSQ, Joan Perarnau Garriga and Justin DeHart at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Rahim AlHaj introduces his piece 'Unspoken Word' from 'Letters from Iraq' at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Performed by Rahim AlHaj (oud) with NZSQ, Joan Perarnau Garriga and Justin DeHart at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Rahim AlHaj introduces his piece 'Eastern Love' from 'Letters from Iraq' at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Performed by Rahim AlHaj (oud) with NZSQ, Joan Perarnau Garriga and Justin DeHart at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Rahim AlHaj introduces his piece 'Dream' at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, 'Letters from Iraq', Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Performed by the Rahim AlHaj (oud) at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, 'Letters from Iraq', Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert, 'Letters from Iraq', Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 October 2022. Audio

The master of the oud, Rahim AlHaj brings his powerful Letters from Iraq to New Zealand audiences with an ensemble of local musicians. Audio

Chris Bourke looks at the musical landmarks of Christchurch, with an ear on the 60s & 70s. Audio

Lambchop's new album, The Bible offers a remarkable meeting with the mysterious and mercurial Kurt Wagner. William Dart takes a listen. Audio

Tired of being left off touring schedules by musicians, Whanganui is taking matters into its own hands. Over Labour Weekend it's launching a new festival, Lost Art Summer in the Square, with a line up… Video, Audio

Wellington based, Filipino-born bassist and composer Seth Boy often combines the musical influences of his home country and of jazz greats like Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane in his work. Seth has… Video, Audio

Brass bands and hymn tunes go so well together! In this week’s programme, you can hear a spine-tingling rendition of Joseph Parry’s Aberystwyth played by Christchurch band Woolston Brass. Audio

SCHUMANN: Symphony No 3 in Eb Op 97, Rhenish - Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei Recorded 15 October 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio

JOACHIM: Violin Concerto No 2 in D minor Op 11 Amalia Hall (violin), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei Recorded 15 October 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio