RNZ Concert
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RNZ Concert (Māori: Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa Kōnohete) is a publicly funded non-commercial New Zealand FM fine music radio network. Radio New Zealand owns the network and operates it from its Wellington headquarters. The network's playlist of classical, jazz, contemporary, and world music includes recordings by local musicians and composers. Around 15 percent of its airtime features live concerts, orchestral performances, operas, interviews, features, and specialty music programs, many of them recorded locally.[1][2]
Broadcast area | New Zealand |
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Frequency | FM: Various Freeview: Channel 51 Sky Digital: Channel 502 |
Programming | |
Format | Classical, Jazz |
Ownership | |
Owner | Radio New Zealand |
RNZ National RNZ Pacific | |
History | |
First air date | February 24, 1933; 91 years ago (1933-02-24) (as 2YC) |
Former names | 2YC, The YC Network Concert Programme (1975–1996) Concert FM (1996–2007) Radio New Zealand Concert (2007–2016) |
Technical information | |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°17′20″S 174°46′38″E |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | rnz |
The network's specialist production department commissions work, initiates music programs, and records live broadcasts of concerts and recitals from local and visiting international musicians. RNZ Concert received the Arts Foundation of New Zealand Governor's Award.[3] RNZ Concert draws content from its international counterparts, including Australia's ABC Classic, the European Broadcasting Union, Chicago's WFMT Radio Network, and BBC Radio 3.[4]