Singing
Making music so that others will make music
Southern Institute of Technology Research Manager, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, explains the concept behind Outreach Singing with its focus on using music for another's benefit. Audio
How singing can benefit our health
Group singing is not only good for our health – it's also a powerful and peaceful way to raise a collective voice, says English singing therapist Julia Hollander. "The singing voice can reach out… Video, Audio
Lexus Song Quest 2022 Semi-Final 1 performances
Finding the opera voices of tomorrow, here is RNZ Concert's recording of the first of two semi-finals for the 2022 Lexus Song Quest. Sopranos Sarah Hubbard, Felicity Tomkins and Amelia Berry and…
2022 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final, Part Two
Lexus Song Quest 2022 Grand Final - Part Two Audio
2022 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final, Part One
Lexus Song Quest 2022 Grand Final - Part One Video, Audio
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 2, Part Two
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 2, Part Two Audio
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 2, Part One
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 2, Part One Audio
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 1, Part Two: Arias
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 1, Part Two: Arias Audio
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 1, Part One: Songs/Lieder
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 1, Part One: Songs/Lieder Audio
Is it possible to get better at singing? Tabitha Huxford thinks so
A documentary by AUT Radio student Tabitha Huxford about undertaking training as a singer Audio
Music trumps TV and baking for feel-good lockdown moments
Have you listened to more music during lockdown? A recent study in Australia asked participants to rank lockdown activities in terms of most to least effective at making them "feel better." Audio
ALLEGRI: Miserere mei, Deus
Good Friday Miserere mei, Deus - Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652) Tudor Consort/Michael Stewart 'Music for Holy Week 2021', recorded in the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul's. Audio
Why it's never too late to learn something new
Our ability to pick up new skills declines with age, but harnessing a specific mindset can help you learn new tricks as an adult. Tom Vanderbilt joins the show to discuss his new book, Beginners: The… Audio
My Current Song: Deva Mahal - 'Stand In'
Wellington-based singer Deva Mahal recently released her stunning single 'Stand In', a track deeply rooted in her upbringing between Hawaii and New Zealand. She joins the show to discuss penning the… Video, Audio
Gin Wigmore: 'I might have bitten off more than I can chew'
California-based musician Gin Wigmore recently welcomed her second child, giving birth the same day the state went into lockdown for Covid-19. And she is rolling out a batch of new music, kicking off… Audio
My Current Song: Noah Slee - 'America'
Kiwi musician Noah Slee is back in the country and will be taking the stage at the Splore Festival later this morning. He joins the show to discuss his return and the inspiration behind his new single… Audio
Sing it to My Face: How Baby Boomers and Millennials can confront their differences
Sing it to My Face is an intergenerational choral show conceived by award winning playwright and author Jo Randerson who is tackling two national fears: singing in public and saying things to people's… Audio
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: Theatre renamed after soprano great
The Aotea Centre is renaming its ASB theatre after our most famous opera singer and first-ever Grammy award winner, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Audio
Are parliament's viewing rules too strict?
A group of students have been banned from Parliament for a year, after singing a waiata in the public gallery in support of the Ihumatao hikoi. Parliamentary law expert Graeme Edgeler joins the panel… Audio
Simon O'Neill: Musical Chair
Tenor Simon O'Neill is in the Musical Chair this week talking about his upcoming tour here in New Zealand and the stellar career he's carved out for himself. Audio