Piano
Whitesnake singer David Coverdale: 'There's not a misogynist bone in my body'
He's the stereotypical tight-trousered, big-haired rock lothario, but Whitesnake singer David Coverdale insists he can sleep comfortably at night in the #MeToo era. He's about to play an Auckland… Audio
Beethoven's Piano Concertos
Indra Hughes presents an overview of Beethoven's five Piano Concertos. Audio
Ayham Ahmad: The Pianist of Yarmouk
Ayham al-Ahmad became famous after playing his piano in the rubble of Syria's Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus. He has also written a book, The Pianist of Yarmouk. Audio
Georgina Zellan-Smith
A conversation with the late pianist Georgina Zellan-Smith covering her early life in South Otago, and her successful performing career in London in the 1960s and 70s where she rubbed shoulders with… Audio
Herbie Hancock: 'People didn't understand Miles Davis'
Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock is in New Zealand this week to open the Wellington Jazz Festival. He talks to Jim Mora about what led him to music in the first place, what he's most proud of, and why some… Video, Audio
Sofa Session - Arjuna Oakes
Arjuna Oakes is live in the studio for a sofa session. With his perfect blend of shining jazz piano and beautiful soulful vocals, you're in for a treat. Audio
Dr Eugenia Cheng: Curing maths phobia with food and music
Dr Eugenia Cheng is coming to Auckland for the Writers Festival to talk about her latest book, The Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn't. She speaks to Jim about her mission to rid… Audio
Wylie Gustafson: The yodeler who sued Yahoo! and won
Wylie Gustafson has possibly the most famous yodel in the world - the three second Yahoo! yodel - but he never expected he would need to hire a lawyer because of it. Video, Audio
Mike Garson: my life as David Bowie's piano man
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
MENDELSSOHN: Konzertstueck No 1 for two clarinets and piano
Konzertstueck No.1 for Two Clarinets and Piano, Op 113 by Felix Mendelssohn. Franklin Cohen and Marie Ross on clarinets, and they are joined by Kent Isomura on piano. Audio
CONNESSON: Techno Parade
Techno Parade for Flute, Clarinet and Piano by contemporary French composer Guillaume Connesson. Performed by Franklin Cohen on clarinet, Eric Lamb, flute and Kent Isomura on piano. Audio
POULENC: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 by Francis Poulenc - played by clarinettist Franklin Cohen and pianist Kent Isomura. Audio
SHOSTAKOVICH: Four Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet and Piano
Franklin Cohen, Eric Lamb, Kent Isomura play Four Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet and Piano by Shostakovich, arranged by Lev Atoumyan. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Trio for clarinet, cello and piano Op 11
Franklin Cohen is joined on stage by UoA School of Music staff Martin Rummel, cello, and Kent Isomura - piano to play Beethoven's Trio for clarinet, cello and piano Op 11. Audio
Jan Preston: Queen of Boogie Woogie Piano
'Queen of Australian Boogie Piano' Jan Preston, shares her story and talents with Jim Mora in the RNZ studio. Audio
'Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty'
After a decade musical maestro Tim Minchin is back in New Zealand to perform solo. He talks to Jim about taking back his art from the big studios and being on the stage by himself to sing and… Video, Audio
Adrian Mann: The world's longest piano in Dunedin
The longest piano in the world is in Dunedin. Builder Adrian Mann talks to Jim Mora about the giant instrument and the concert pianists who visit to play it from all over the world. Audio
The history of musical chopsticks and its many variations
Most likely known as the only piece you may know on the piano, “The Celebrated Chop Waltz” was written in 1877 by sixteen year-old British composer Euphemia Allen. But there are some rather…
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Lixin Zhang: A star on the rise
17 year old pianist Lixin Zhang is already a star. The year 13 Burnside High student’s debut album Play has just been released on Rattle and has shot to number 1 on RNZ Concert’s chart. He tells Eva… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 20 July
Rising New Zealand star pianist 17 year old Lixin Zhang discusses his debut album Play, Stuart Maunder shines the spotlight on tonight’s live broadcast of Aida, and we end our week with another…