Noon
We mark the passing of Venezuela’s El Sistema founder Jose Antonio Abreu and we hear more about the details of the proposed restructure at the University of Auckland’s School of Music.
1pm Review: NZ Opera’s Candide
NZ Opera and the Auckland Philharmonia presented a short season of Leonard Bernstein’s Volaire-inspired operetta Candide as part of the Auckland Arts Festival. Was it the best of all possible worlds? Peter Hoar gives us his view.
1.20pm From Monteverdi to Disney music
How do Monteverdi and Disney music connect? Dr. Gregory Camp from the University of Auckland knows a thing or two about both of these subjects. He speaks to RNZ’s Jesse Mulligan about his love of the Italian composer and the cultural impact of Disney tunes.
2pm
This week we celebrate five famous conductors. We begin with Marin Alsop – arguably one of the most famous female composers working today. She’s been instrumental in encouraging more women to pick up the baton. And we hear a few tunes you would like to conduct.