Nz Music
The Perfect Sound
Just as writers search for le mot juste, musicians look out for le son juste - the perfect sound. William Dart explores some local recordings ranging from Larry Morris and Allison Durbin to newcomers… Audio
Amanda Palmer plays her new EP: New Zealand Survival songs
At the start of the COVID pandemic American musician Amanda Palmer was touring New Zealand when the borders closed and her 'short tour' turned into a two year stay. Amanda was joined initially by her… Audio
Shan Liu - Christopher NORTON: Corrente, from A New Zealand Partita
Performed at the Grand Final of the 2023 Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 9 December 2023. Audio
William Ding - Jenny McLEOD: 24 Tone Clock Pieces, No 1
Performed at the Grand Final of the 2023 Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 9 December 2023. Audio
Ryan Gu - Edwin CARR: Four Concert Studies, No 1
Performed at the Grand Final of the 2023 Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 9 December 2023. Audio
Ozan Biner-McGrath - Paul SCHRAMM: Girl in White
Performed at the Grand Final of the 2023 Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 9 December 2023. Audio
Leo Liu - A RITCHIE: Olveston Suite, Nos 1 and 4
Performed at the Grand Final of the 2023 Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 9 December 2023. Audio
Victoria KELLY: Lyre
The World Premiere performed by NZTrio at their Homeland Series concert, 'Tunes from My Home', Auckland Concert Chamber, 24 September 2023. Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Symphony No 6
Performed by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over, Dunedin Town Hall, 23 September 2023. Audio
Anthony Ritchie speaks with Tim Dodd about his Symphony No 6
Composer Anthony Ritchie speaks to Tim Dodd about his Symphony No 6. Audio
SALINA FISHER and JEROME KAVANAGH: Papatūānuku for taonga puoro and orchestra
Performed by Jerome Kavanagh and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Premier Series concert, 'In the Elements', Auckland Town Hall, 24 August 2023. Audio
HARRIS: Symphony No 7
The world premiere performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'Brahms 1', Auckland Town Hall, 3 August 2023. Audio
Gillian WHITEHEAD: Mōtete
Performed by the New Zealand Chamber Soloists at their concert, 'Mōtete', Auckland Concert Chamber 16 July 2023. Audio
Snazzy Sounds
William Dart treats our ears to some singular and sometimes downright snazzy sounds - all taken from recent local releases featuring Pickle Darling, Maxine Funke, Extra Virgin Orchestra, Finn Andrews… Audio
Michael NORRIS: Waipounamu - Julia Mirzoev
Julia Mirzoev's award winning performance of the New Zealand set work at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Audio
Tiny Ruins' Ceremony
William Dart looks at songwriter Hollie Fullbrook and the new Tiny Ruins album, Ceremony. Audio
NZ bands head on major tours after years of disruption
The New Zealand music industry is taking flight. After years of pandemic cancellations, closed borders and venues closing, local artists are having their first big tours since the pandemic began and… Audio
Lyell CRESSWELL: Dragspil
Performed by accordionist James Crabb and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Luke Dollman at their Premier Series concert, 'Dragspil', Auckland Town Hall, 18 May 2023. Audio
Kiwi Music in Great Variety
New Zealand Music Month is in full swing and to celebrate it, William Dart features the music of Douglas Lilburn (courtesy of guitarist Gunter Herbig), along with Seth Haapu, Lips, Robbie Ellis and… Audio
ISCM World New Music Days - 'Kēkēao'
Mark Menzies and friends perform a programme of music from Aotearoa, Slovakia, Latvia, UK, and Finland. Audio
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