Concert

Dame Patsy Reddy talks about the enduring power of Beethoven’s famous choral symphony, and NZSO conductor Gemma New explains why the symphony packs such an unforgettable emotional punch. Audio

New Zealanders remain polarised over the lifting of the mandates, with the latest survey from Research New Zealand showing that over one quarter of all respondents (27%) are "unhappy" with the lifting… Audio

RNZ announced it's new music strategy last week and since then there has been a loud backlash from far and wide across New Zealand. Karyn speaks with media commentator from Public Address, Russell… Audio

It's been 50 years since the infamous December 6, 1969 free concert by the Rolling Stones at Altamont. Joel Selvin is the author of the book Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the… Audio

Cornell professor Tom Gilovich has done four studies over the years looking at what brings us happiness - experiences or things? He came to the common conclusion that happiness is ultimately derived… Audio

International U2 super fans causing problems with their queuing system at the gates of Mt Smart stadium. Audio

Of all the great musicians David Bowie worked with over the years, few were as central to his career as pianist Mike Garson. Video, Audio

Thousands of people are expected to attend a fundraising concert in Christchurch tonight to raise money for those affected by the mosque attacks. Reporter Logan Church joins us live from outside the… Video, Audio

Angus Vail is a New Zealand born music manager who's used his international connections to hold a concert in New York to raise money for the Christchurch mosque shooting victims and their families. Audio

Franklin Cohen, Eric Lamb, Kent Isomura play Four Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet and Piano by Shostakovich, arranged by Lev Atoumyan. Audio

A number of big events have been planned for the weekend against a backdrop of weather warnings.  Weather Watch's Philip Duncan talks about the forecast. Audio

If you're a Beatles fan, Dunedin is the place to be this weekend. Some of the country's best musicians are covering songs from The Beatles and Paul McCartney in a concert, raising money for the Blind… Audio

The Commerce Commission is suing ticket reseller Viagogo in the High Court today for breaches of the Fair Trading Act. The website has been the subject of numerous complaints to the Commission, making… Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2017 Christmas concert was held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland. It features soprano Madeleine Pierard and the Graduate Choir New Zealand under… Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2018 Christmas concert features bass-baritone James Ioelu and the Graduate Choir New Zealand. They are conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio

There is a commonly-held belief among the Harry Styles fans I know: Protect Harry at all costs.

New Zealand loves Khalid. Like, really loves him. When the R&B singer announced his show in August, at the respectably-sized venue of the Auckland Town Hall, promoters were caught off guard when the…