Eva Radich
Giordano Bellincampi
The new Music Director of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra talks about his musical attitudes and the repertoire he feels passionate about. Giordano's first concert in April features music by… Audio
Jasmine Lovell-Smith
NZ Saxophonist discusses her musical journey from New Zealand to Mexico and back. Jasmine trained in jazz saxophone and composition in Wellington and has lived in the United States where she worked… Audio
Chris Gendall - Pierre Boulez Obituary
NZ Composer looks at the legacy of influential French composer Pierre Boulez who died earlier this month at the age of 90. Audio
Rodney Macann MNZM
NZ bass who was recently made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit discusses his work and the recent Wanganui Opera School. Audio
Kali Kopae
NZ singer and actor starring in one woman show, 'Not in our Neighbourhood'. An exploration of domestic violence featuring at the NZ Festival and Auckland Arts Festival. Audio
Frank Stark
Newly appointed director of the Whanganui Regional Museum talks about the challenges facing him in his new role. Audio
Resound 2015
Jaime Martín
NZSO guest conductor discusses performing Stravinsky's savage and fiery 'Rite of Spring', from both performer's and conductor's perspective ahead of the NZSO tour. Audio
Peter Maunder and Ingrid Bauer: Trombone and Harp duet
Although it might seem an odd combination, trombonist Peter Maunder and harpist Ingrid Bauer are teaming up for a pair of concerts titled 'Opposites Attract'. Audio
Marcus Norman: Pettman/DARE Scholar
New Zealand clarinettist Marcus Norman is the 2016 Pettman/DARE Scholar, working with Opera North, Leeds University and NZ Opera. Audio
Kuik Swee Boon: Choreographer
Singaporean choreographer Kuik Swee Boon is in the country to work with the students of the New Zealand School of Dance on excerpts from his piece 'As It Fades'. He talks to Eva about his influences… Audio
Tim Wong: 'Out of the Mist'
Film-maker Tim Wong has released his documentary 'Out of the Mist: An Alternate History of New Zealand Cinema' on his website The Lumière Reader. He tells Clarissa Dunn about what prompted him to make… Audio
Patrick Shepherd: 'Ex Tenebris Lux'
Composer Patrick Shepherd's latest symphony is titled 'Ex Tenebris Lux', and inspired by a statue bearing that inscription in the Christchurch Art Gallery. He previews the work's premiere performances… Audio
Josh Hopton-Stewart and Rebecca Gumbley: 'The Crucible'
Wellington's Stagecraft Theatre are mounting a production of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'. Eva speaks to director Josh Hopton-Stewart and actor Rebecca Gumbley about the play, its historical… Audio
Emere Wano: WOMAD 2016
The lineup for next year's WOMAD world music festival in Taranaki is out. Artistic director Emere Wano talks through some of the highlights. Audio
Claire Mabey: LitCrawl and the Tauranga Arts Festival
Claire Mabey has a busy few weeks ahead of her; she's in charge of both the Tauranga Arts Festival and Wellington's LitCrawl writers and readers events. Audio
Tessa Petersen: Concertmaster
Dunedin violinist Tessa Petersen has just been named Concertmaster of the Southern Sinfonia. She talks to Eva about what the new job involves. Audio
Dugal McKinnon and Jim Murphy: 'Lost Oscillations'
'Lost Oscillations' is a contribution to the Audacious Festival in Christchuch from sonic artists Dugal McKinnon and Jim Murphy. They tell Eva how it works, and what was involved in its creation. Audio
Sarah Court: Mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-soprano Sarah Court is one of the soloists for this weekend's Bach Musica performance of the Steffani 'Stabat Mater'. She tells Eva about the piece. Audio
David McCarroll, Matthias Gredler and Stefan Mendl
The Vienna Piano Trio are Ensemble-in-Residence at the Vienna Konzerthaus: one of the finest chamber music venues in the world. They're touring New Zealand at the moment, and they tell Eva what… Audio