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Music of Latin America

2026/10/22

This month there is no upcoming concert to promote so here we have music that you are not very likely to hear on the Waikanae stage - the music of Latin America. In this show we hear traditional sounds of the Andes, Latin American composers, exhilarating Baroque church music and more. The 2027 season will be announced next month. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

Piano for two, three, four or more hands

2026/09/25

A six hand special inspired this episode. The Waikanae Music Society's next concert is a piano concert but one that is completely different. In todays programme as an opening, you are given an example of how a well-known piano solo can be skilfully re-arranged for three pianists on one piano - with a freedom and richness that can be added to an already beautiful work. Enjoy this unique programme today brought to you by the Waikanae Music Society.

Music for Cello

2026/08/28

NZSO Principal Cellist Andrew Joyce, will be performing along with the brilliant pianist Jian Liu - Head of Piano Studies at the NZ School of Music, at the Waikanae Music Society's September 13th Concert. Their programme will include works by Boccherini, Manuel de Falla, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev. Today's programme will feature music by each of those composers and will take a journey through cello music over the centuries.

Aroha String Quartet

2026/07/31

Celebrating the string quartet and inspired by the upcoming concert from the Aroha String Quartet who will be performing on Sunday 9th August in Waikanae. Wendy presents a programme of classical musical. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Masterpiece Concert Plus Violin and Piano Recital

2026/05/08

This episode encompasses two concerts - the wonderful "Masterpiece Concert" from Michael Houston on 17th May and a violin and piano recital from James Jin and Xing Wang on 17th June. Wendy presents a programme of classical musical. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz