Music
Neo Sora: Capturing Ryuichi Sakamoto’s swansong
An intimate filmed performance of Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto is set to screen as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Ryuichi, who died in March… Video, Audio
New Brian Eno documentary: 'Billions of potential versions of the film'
Gary Hustwit, director of the new Eno documentary, tells Charlotte how he managed to fit over 500 hours of Brian Eno's personal video footage into a film that explores his relentless creativity. Brian… Video, Audio
'He did struggle to realise how loved and appreciated he was' - Remembering Martin Phillipps
Martin Phillipps would have been surprised by how loved and appreciated he was, the director of a documentary about The Chills music legend tells RNZ's Music 101. Video, Audio
Julia Parnell: Director of Martin Phillipps doco pays tribute
Julia Parnell, director of the film The Chills: The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps, shares her memories on Music 101. DocPlay have made the movie available to watch for free till August 5… Audio
AI is coming for your playlist
It's been called a revolution as big as electricity or the motorcar - artificial intelligence is changing the creation of music. Audio
Pātea Māori Club honours composer's wish after 30 years
They are performing at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington for the opening of the film Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers. Audio
UTTING: Four Scenes for Octet
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists Virtuoso Strings Octet Audio
KUHLAU: Trio in E minor for Three Flutes Op 86
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists Chiron Junior Audio
SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Trio No 1 in C minor Op 8
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists Shostos Audio
HERMANN: Suite for Three Violins Op 17 (IV & V)
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists The Thermann Triolins Audio
RAVEL: String Quartet in F (I, IV)
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists The Hillbillies Audio
RACHMANINOV: Piano Trio No 1 in G minor, Elégiaque
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists Trio Élégiaque Audio
MILHAUD: Sonata for flute, oboe, clarinet & piano (I, III, IV)
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists Milhaud a Rio Audio
DEBUSSY: Sonata for flute, viola & harp (I, III)
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Finalists Debussy Trio Audio
Patea Maori Club opening for 'Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers'
The Patea Maori Club have cult status since their song and album Poi E hit number on the New Zealand charts back in 1984. Poi E made the New Zealand charts again in 2009 and Patea Maori Club made… Audio
Biss' birds back for another flight
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is performing Rod Biss' Four New Zealand Bird Songs in two concerts this weekend. The composer talks with Bryan Crump about the work, and his career in music publishing.
…Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio