Music
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Ata Kak, Horn, and Rosalía. Audio
Live: Watch 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards
A mix of established musicians and new talent are up for trophies at the 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards in Hastings tonight.
Ballet music "some of the most beautiful music ever composed"
Former RNZB Principal Dancer Pauline Tronson-Germon shares some of her favourite pieces of ballet music - all from roles she has danced - and the memories that come along with them. Audio
Biggest Indian popstar on planet transforms Spark Arena
With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh served up a joyous ode to Punjabi pride.
NZ Live: L.A Mitchell is in our Christchurch studio!
It's time for NZ Live and today Jesse is joined by Otautahi Christchurch singer songwriter L.A Mitchell You may know her from 'Fly My Pretties', 'Bill Withers Social Club' alongside Troy Kingi and… Audio
Diljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's Spark Arena
RNZ Reporter Blessen Tom spoke to Charlotte Cook following the Indian pop star's gig in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies?
George D. Henderson has been releasing underground rock and pop gems for over 50 years, most recently with Auckland band, The New Existentialists. We'll hear two tracks from their new album Bad… Audio
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Creatures of Prometheus Op 43, selections
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
Casals, Pablo: Song of The Birds
Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert… Audio
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
