Cynthia Morahan
Listening Room 3 of 5
Cynthia Morahan talks about listening with former RNZ broadcaster Chris Whitta, and discovers the song that changed his life. Through the magic of radio, Cynthia takes us to Brahms' final appearance… Audio
Listening Room 2 of 5
Cynthia Morahan invites Global Sounds scheduler Robyn Jaquiery to share one of her favourite tracks, taking us to Africa through a circuitous route: country singer Jimmy Rogers. Cynthia then takes us… Audio
Listening Room 1 of 5
Radio for the birds…Cynthia Morahan speaks to Paekakariki radio director Mark Amery about how he listens to music. Also on the programme, Cynthia transports us to the Sistine Chapel for a… Audio
In Search of the Great Composers
Cynthia Morahan takes us on a journey through a five DVD collection by British documentary maker Phil Grabsky where he sets out to discover what made great composers Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and… Audio
Is a love of music passed down through the family?
Is a love of music passed down through the family? Audio
What makes a child persevere with an instrument?
What makes a child persevere with an instrument? Audio
Scenes from Childhood - 1 to 4
Cynthia Morahan and Clarissa Dunn look at some of the ways children experience classical music in Aotearoa. Audio
The Trials and Tribulations of Miss French
Sydney-based Julie Foa’i has been the manager of South Pacific Fusion group Te Vaka since it began. The now-Australia based group has had global success, which looks to be expanded on with them being… Audio
Mike Nock Trio and NZ Trio mark change with Vicissitudes
Prolific and highly regarded and awarded New Zealand-born pianist Mike Nock is about to return to New Zealand. The Mike Nock Trio and NZ Trio work have developed, Vicissitudes which they premiered at… Audio, Gallery
Midday News for 1 April 2016
The government is asked to offer help to those caught up in holiday pay problems; A lack of resources may stymie a flagship project for at-risk children. Audio
Midday News for 31 March 2016
Tens of millions of dollars could be owing in holiday pay and Police conduct drug raids across the upper North Island. Audio
Midday News for 30 March 2016
New Zealand overtakes Australia to lead the world in melanoma rates; A world expert on narcotics says the War on Drugs is not working. Audio
Talking about Listening - Conrad Johnston
Cynthia Morahan chats with Conrad Johnston about how he listens to music, and asks him to choose one piece that has particular significance to him. His choice: Tchaikovksy's Romance Op. 5 Audio
Skokiaan - Robyn Jaquiery
Robyn Jaquiery talks to Cynthia Morahan about the Album The Very Best of Hugh Tracey and his historic recording of Skokiaan by August Musarurwa performed by the African Dance Band of the Cold Storage… Audio
Talking about Listening - Chris Whitta
Cynthia Morahan's conversation with Chris Whitta about how he listens to music, and asks him to choose one piece that has particular significance to him. His choice: Ich Grolle Nicht from Schumann's… Audio
Chemirocha - Robyn Jaquiery
Robyn Jaquiery talks to Cynthia Morahan about the Album The Very Best of Hugh Tracey and his historic recording of Chemirocha sung by Chemutoi Ketienya & girls. Audio
Talking about Listening - Mark Amery
Cynthia Morahan's conversation with Mark Amery about how he listens to music, and asks him to choose one piece that has particular significance for him. His choice: Tui from Dudley Benson's album… Audio
The Critic's Chair for 20 July 2014
This week Cynthia Morahan is transported to France with tenor Juan Diego Florez's latest album L'amour. She also features piano works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven that were all composed in 1789; and… Audio
The Critic's Chair for 27 April 2014
This week Cynthia Morahan reviews four recent recordings. The Puertas Quartet have a new release on the Atoll label, and pianist Hélène Grimaud has recorded the two Brahms concerti. You'll also hear… Audio
Reclaimed Irish Composers
Cynthia Morahan looks at Charles Villiers Stanford and William Vincent Wallace, two Irish composers who haven't always been recognised as such. Audio
