Bryan Crump
David Mason: from gamer to composer
David Mason talks about coming to classical music via the virtual world. Video, Audio
The man behind the voice
New Zealand-born, Netherlands based vocal coach and pianist Peter Lockwood talks about the bringing out the best in a classical singer. Video, Audio
Coming home to the trenches
Kiwi baritone Benson Wilson returns to New Zealand for his debut performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem.
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When the pipes called, John Sellwood answered
John Sellwood talks about why he decided to direct 12,000 Miles, a documentary about the New Zealanders who went to the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland. Video, Audio
Riding a Mexican Wave into the studio
Blair Latham from the jazz group Fire Waltz, talks about being awarded this year's SOUNZ Jazz Recording Project, and the role Mexico plays in his musical life. Video, Audio
Playing for the love of music
Rowena Cullen talks about being part of the ongoing success of Wellington City Orchestra. Audio
A galaxy of great film scores
A new documentary gives film critic Dan Slevin an opportunity to rave about movie composer John Williams. Audio
Music on the brain: a stroke survivor's symphonic memoir
In November 2021, Andrew Stopps suffered two life-altering strokes, but it was music that fuelled his recovery. Now, the musician has composed a symphonic memoir that has captured the attention of New… Audio
Ruby Solly: (Pū)oro Exhibition
Ruby Solly demonstrates the pūtangitangi (small Māori instruments made of clay) she's created for an exhibition this weekend. Video, Audio
Brass bands: "like a family"
British-born trumpeter, teacher and conductor Vickie van Uden talks about embracing the brass music whanau of Christchurch. Video, Audio
The complex work of a conductor
Vasily Petrenko returns to Aotearoa to conduct New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concerts in Wellington and Auckland. He talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about the complex job of a conductor, which… Audio
Soprano Breony Bearman finds her second wind
The winner of this year's Lockwood NZ Aria competition talks about why she came back to singing after giving it away for a decade. Audio
Vintage flight for classical tourists
Mark Oremland mixes classical music with classic planes. Video, Audio
The Underwatermelon Man resurfaces online
Peter Dasent talks to Bryan Crump about the digital return of the much-loved children's book and album. Video, Audio
Future Jaw-Clap: the wild years of Wellington jazz
Musician and author Daniel Beban has written a book about a group of young musicians who unleashed a new kind of jazz on Wellington. Video, Audio
Soothing sounds for furry friends
SPCA Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan talks with Bryan Crump about how music can help keep your pets calm this Guy Fawkes night. Audio
Fifty years of keeping Music Alive
Nikki Wells, Programme Convener for Music Alive, talks with Bryan Crump about the history of the Christchurch-based amateur music club and their upcoming celebration concert at the end of this month.
…Hammer and tongs with Jenő Lisztes
Hungarian virtuoso Jenő Lisztes is bringing his hammers to the Auckland Town Hall this week to perform in a one-off cimbalom showcase. Video, Audio
Together again - Kemp English reunites with "Norma".
Kemp English talks to Bryan Crump about rekindling his relationship with "Norma", the Dunedin Town Hall organ. Audio
