Music
Blue Train
John Coltrane plays a classic; Jacky Terrasson swings, and Nancy Wilson sings Ellington. Audio
The Mixtape: Rob Davis
The creative brain behind some of the biggest video games in the world - including the new Ghost of Yotei - is picking the songs this afternoon. Audio
Romi Wrights takes to the stage
We're premiering a brand new track from the local neo-soul singer, and catching up with her before she performs at Meow in Wellington tonight. Audio
Kristin Hersh on life as an independent musician
The American singer-songwriter performed solo shows in NZ earlier this year, and will return in 2026 with her band. She talks to Tony Stamp about her recent book, bringing her kids on tour, and a… Audio
Anthonie Tonnon's ambitious new endeavour
Since winning the Taite Prize in 2022 Anthonie Tonnon has been relatively quiet, and it turns out he's been cooking up Cinematographer, an "immersive ode to cinema, turn-of-the-millennium dance… Audio
Review: David Byrne still looking forward on pleasantly weird new album
Who Is the Sky? doesn't quite hit the highs of past work, but it contains songs that are still distinctive and charming.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Fables, Huia, and Lianne La Havas. Audio
Ascending the Everest of the cello
Inbal Megiddo talks to RNZ Concert about her recording of all six of J S Bach's cello suites. Audio
Kiss co-founder Ace Frehley dies at 74
The guitarist suffered injuries after a fall at his studio in September and was on life support for some time.
Music with Grant Smithies
Many Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae acts cut their teeth recording cover versions of American funk and soul classics. The new Soul Jamaica album collects some of the best of these. We'll hear two… Audio
Tony Lindsay - Santana lead vocalist for 25 years
11-time Grammy award winner Tony Lindsay was the lead singer for Santana for 25 years. Audio
The young choral composer finding success overseas
It's been a phenomenal year for the New Zealand Youth Choir. Audio
Pacific vocalists deliver powerful performances on hit TV show
Pacific artists are making waves on the hit TV show, The Voice Australia. Audio
Berlioz, Hector: Symphony Fantastique
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pierre Bleuse at their Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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Gao, Ping: Nostalgia
Performed by Sylvia Jiang as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
Liszt, Franz: Totentanz
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Sylvia Jiang, conducted by Pierre Bleuse , at their Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Webster, Louise: Proof Against Burning
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pierre Bleuse at their Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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Ten thousand for a talented tenor
Lawyer and arts supporter Jim Stevenson loved the sound of the tenor voice. Now a trust set up after his death is looking to support talented singers make the leap from study to a professional career.
…Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to tour NZ
Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the Hoodoo Gurus and Zed will play a series of summer shows in January.
