If someone like Beethoven was around today, and he wanted to make a living while also expressing himself as an artist, would he write symphonies, or join a rock and roll band?
You could argue a band like Radiohead might be a more effective vehicle for a 21st century musical artist.
Charmian Keay is part of a string quartet performing the music of one of the most enduring and influential bands of the past three decades.
The Videotape Quartet will join singer/guitarist Mikey Brown and pianist Erin Fagan for a night of songs by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and company.
Keay sat down with RNZ Concert to discuss the concert (which will take place in the beautiful acoustic of St Luke's Church, Remuera, in Auckland), the arrangements and why Radiohead sounds so good on classical instruments.
