Peter Walls
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Peter Walls takes us through JS Bach's 6-part masterpiece. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Mozart - Requiem
In 1791 Mozart was commissioned to write a Requiem and it turned out to be his final work as he died before he could finish it. Introduced by Peter Walls. Audio
Peter Walls: Te Ara Encyclopedia of NZ
Musicologist unveils his contribution to Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Audio
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Peter Walls looks at what was known of Bach in his lifetime. Audio
The Critic's Chair for 22 June 2014
Peter Walls looks at the final disc, Volume 55, in the Bach Collegium Japan's complete cantata series, begun nearly 20 years ago. The Academy of Ancient Music under Richard Egarr present a… Audio
Richard Strauss (1864-1949) - Opera
Peter Walls gives a glimpse of the vibrancy of Strauss's operas. Audio
Peter Walls: Richard Strauss
Peter looks back over the life of 20th century German composer Richard Strauss who was born on this day 150 years ago. Audio
Opus Orchestra
Music director Peter Walls explains why Waikato's professional orchestra, Opus, gets heaps of praise from people in high places, but needs heaps more cash to reach its full potential. Audio
Peter Walls and Matt Allison: Nota Bene
Guest conductor and trombonist preview Nota Bene's 'Bold as Brass' concert. Audio
Judith Clark Obituary: Peter Walls
Former student of pre-eminent Wellington based piano teacher speaks about her work, life and legacy. Audio
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Part 2
In celebration of Britten's centenary year, Peter Walls looks at Britten's operas. Audio
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
In celebration of Britten's centenary year, Peter Walls looks at a range of his music. Audio
The Critic's Chair for 22 September 2013
This week on The Critic's Chair, Peter Walls follows the great 18th-century mezzo-soprano Faustina Bordoni's travels around Naples, and reviews Bach's violin concerti performed by the Freiburg Baroque… Audio
Beethoven Quartets (Part 3) - The Road to Parnassus
The Road to Parnassus. Peter Walls explores the character of Beethoven's great cycle of String Quartets. Audio
Ron and Zillah Castle's Sweet Compulsion
The influence a brother and sister in Wellington had on early music in New Zealand, from the 1930s. Shelley Wilkinson takes us to the capital and touches on Ronald and Zillah Castle's Sweet… Audio, Gallery
Beethoven Quartets (Part 2) - Testament
Testament. Peter Walls explores the character of Beethoven's great cycle of String Quartets. Audio
Beethoven Quartets (Part 1) - Mozart's Spirit, Haydn's Hands
Mozart's spirit, Haydn's hands. Peter Walls explores the character of Beethoven's great cycle of String Quartets. Audio
Peter Walls - Nota Bene Choir
Guest conductor for Nota Bene Chamber Choir's 'Pieces of Eight' concert in Wellington. Audio
The Critic's Chair for 12 May 2013
This week on The Critic's Chair, Peter Walls reviews the Avison Ensemble playing violin sonatas by Corelli, Vivaldi's 'Pisendel' Violin concerti with Il Pomo d'Oro, and Ensemble Caprice's Vivaldi… Audio
Peter Walls
Music Director of Hamilton's Opus Orchestra previews upcoming concert. Audio