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Erica Challis takes us through the story and music of the third of Wagner's four Ring Cycle operas. Read more Audio

In August 1956, a beautiful new harpsichord arrived in Wellington aboard the RMS Rangitoto. It had been purchased from its maker, Thomas Goff of London, by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service for use… Read more Audio, Gallery

Erica Challis takes us through the story and themes of Wagner's opera. Read more Audio

Robbie Ellis gives an introduction to cellist, teacher, conductor, pianist, commissioner and not to mention composer Mstislav Rostropovich. Read more Audio

Anna van der Leij explores a meeting of cultures through a springtime performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion by Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan. Read more Audio, Gallery

Brian Kay looks at the various ways composers have set the words of the Stabat Mater Read more Audio

Erica Challis takes us through the story and music of the first of Wagner's epic four Ring Cycle operas. In Das Rheingold the theft of precious gold from three Rhine maidens launches us into a world… Read more Video, Audio

Brian Kay explores the various ways composers have approached writing music for Holy Week and Easter. Read more Audio

Peter Shaw profiles the 20th Century's greatest lieder singer. Read more Video, Audio

Roger Flury and Des Wilson discuss the much-loved British contralto's career. Read more Video, Audio

Inge van Rij explores the French composer's life and work. Read more Audio

Roger Flury and Des Wilson reflect on the stellar career of the Italian tenor. Read more Audio