Beethoven
Curtain Raiser: Beethoven - Symphony No 3, Eroica
Beethoven’s Third Symphony was criticised for being too long, but he’d already declared his intentions after finishing his second symphony, in 1802. The 'Eroica' is introduced by Peter Watts. Audio
Interrupted Cadences - Beethoven's last summer
John Drummond explores critical moments in the history of Western music when things might well have turned out very differently. Beethoven's last summer. What if he had indeed taken his life at the… Audio
Martin Phillipps and Graeme Downes: Dunedin double
Founders of Dunedin bands The Chills and The Verlaines, respectively, who have pursued musical careers since the early 1980s and will perform at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Michael Houstoun: Pianist
Pianist Michael Houstoun talks about winning the Tui Award for Best Classical Album at the New Zealand Music Awards for his recording of the Complete Beethoven Sonatas on the Rattle label. Audio
Daniel de Borah
Pianist Daniel de Borah talks about living in Hungary and then Russia before the fall of communism. He plays Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 2 with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra tomorrow night. Audio
Justine Cormack, Sarah Watkins and Kenneth Young: NZTrio
NZTrio perform the first of their 'Blast' concerts this weekend, featuring music by Faure, Beethoven and New Zealand composer Kenneth Young. He joins violinist Justine Cormack and pianist Sarah… Audio
Uwe Grodd: 'Missa Solemnis'
Auckland Choral perform Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis' this weekend, with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and a quartet of strong vocal soloists. Conductor Uwe Grodd previews their performance. Audio
Jason Bae: Pianist
Jason Bae has just finished his Master of Arts in Piano Performance from the Royal Academy of Music. He's back in the country for an eleven-centre recital tour, and two performances of Beethoven's… Audio
Diedre Irons and Chris van der Zee
Wellington Chamber Orchestra Piano soloist and conductor for this weekend's Wellington Chamber Orchestra featuring Beethoven's Piano Concert No 3. Audio
Karen Gomyo: NZSO Violin Soloist
Canadian violinist in the country to perform Beethoven with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Suyeon Kang
Suyeon Kang from Australia performs Beethoven: Trio in C Minor, Op 1, No 3 Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Elly Suh
Elly Suh from South Korea/USA performs:
Beethoven
Trio in G major, Op 1, No 2 Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Eunae Koh
Eunae Koh from South Korea performs:
Beethoven
Trio in D major, Op 70, No 1 The Ghost Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Timothy Chooi
Timothy Chooi of Canada performs:
Beethoven
Trio in C minor, Op 1, No 3 Video, Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Natsumi Tsuboi
Natsumi Tsuboi of Japan/USA performs:
Beethoven
Trio in D major, Op 70, No 1 The Ghost Video, Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Marie-Christine Klettner
Marie-Christine Klettner from Austria performs:
Beethoven
Trio in G major, Op 1, No 2 Video, Audio
Christian Leotta: Pianist
Italian pianist Christian Leotta is well-versed in Beethoven's Sonatas: he's been playing them since he was just 22, the youngest pianist since Daniel Barenboim to tackle the whole cycle. Audio
Weber - Romantic Venturer
He broke away from the Italian opera tradition and began to establish a German approach. He also took control of the production side, as Ken points out. "Weber evolved into the first truly hands on… Audio
Elizabeth Kerr: Freddy Kempf NZSO review
Elizabeth reviews the season finale of Freddy Kempf's Beethoven Concerto series tour with the NZSO. Audio
World leading concert pianist Freddy Kempf
British concert pianist Freddy Kempf is in demand around the world performing, and increasingly conducting orchestras from the piano. The 38-year-old made his debut with the Royal Philharmonic… Audio