Music
Schumann, Robert: Cello Concerto in A Minor Op 129
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Daniel Müller-Schott, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at their Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town… Audio
Schubert, Franz: Overture, from Rosamunde D644
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Giordano Bellincampi at their Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
"I never thought of changing to another instrument"
German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott talks with RNZ Concert about his affinity with the cello, ahead of his Auckland Philharmonia concert performing Schumann's Cello Concerto. Video, Audio
Great album: Unknown Mortal Orchestra 'Curse'
We've got a terrific vinyl to give away to today's lucky link three winner, it is the new album from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. It's called Curse and while there are only six songs they are super… Audio
The choir that requires no experience - just a love of music
The choral group that you don't have to be pitch perfect to join. It's about pitching in, with a love of music. Audio
AI song rollicks to the top of US chart
AI-generated songs are creeping onto the music charts in various scenes.
Music Critic: Troy Kingi's latest song
Music critic Sarah Thomson shares new music: Troy Kingi & MA - Afters Amamelia - Summerlong Audio
Why does music cross borders and boundaries?
Dr Patrick Savage is a musicologist at the University of Auckland who studies how music has evolved across time, languages and cultures. He won an early career research excellence award for His latest… Audio
Trippin out on Push Push: The 90s band is back!
In some exciting news for their fans, or anyone who wants to relive the 90s, Push Push is reuniting to celebrate 35 years of that hit single. I'm joined by the band's frontman, the one and only Mikey… Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Afrobeats
Afrobeats, an umbrella term which covers various contemporary West African pop music packaged for a global audience. Audio
"It's always a huge responsibility taking on a true story where real humans have suffered"
RNZ Concert's David Morriss talks with Karl Sölve Steven about how he approached composing the score for the Pike River movie. Video, Audio
Music feature: Ry Cooder
Today in the Tuesday music feature we're turning our attention to Ry Cooder's 2005 album 'Chavez Revine.' To celebrate the album turning 20, Jesse is joined by RNZ Operations Team Lead and host of two… Audio
Singer Songwriter Babe Martin back in studio
Babe Martin, also known as Zoe Larsen-Cumming, is back with a new EP called "Not a Bee, but a Wasp". It's officially out this Friday and later this month she's performing with a seven-piece band for… Audio
Cover your ears: Bagpipers join for largest world record attempt
This Wednesday, pipers will pay homage to AC/DC when they descend on Fed Square in Melbourne to smash the record for the largest ever bagpipe ensemble. They're hoping for around 350 players to show… Audio
'Just couldn't do it this time': Shocked Jelly Roll fans after Auckland cancellation
The popular country hip-hop artist called off his Western Springs show just hours before he was to appear.
Worlds of Music 9 November, 2025
Music from the world, for the world — featuring Shoukichi Kina, Plaza Francia Orchestra, Paul Bosauder, and Cuban musical ensemble Buena Vista Social Club. Audio
Taylor Swift sings about 'eldest daughter syndrome', but is it real?
While not a diagnosable condition experts say eldest daughter syndrome is having a moment after Taylor Swift wrote about the "terminal uniqueness" in her latest album.
Hymns on Sunday, 9 November 2025
Pilgrims and pilgrimage feature in this week’s programme, with hymns including Light of the lonely pilgrim’s heart, The servant song and John Bunyan’s To be a pilgrim. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 8 November 2025
On this week's show there's country courtesy of Dolly Parton, classic soul from Arthur Conley, a Grateful Dead cover from Courtney Barnett, ska from Laurel Aitken plus birthday tunes for Bonnie Raitt… Audio
Jack DeJohnette
Nick celebrates the career of drummer extraordinaire Jack DeJohnette. Audio
