Bryan Crump
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
Thinking about home
Actor Nathaniel Lees talks with Bryan Crump about his role as narrator in Voices New Zealand's upcoming Wellington season of Horizons, an immersive concert blending music, poetry, and song to explore… Video, Audio
Online waiata songbook goes live
Learning some of Aotearoa's best loved waiata has never been easier. Video, Audio
Moment of Calm: Blackbird singing in a concrete jungle
Not all moments of calm come from the countryside, Bryan Crump recorded this blackbird singing deep in the heart of Wellington's concrete jungle. Audio
Raising the roof
All eight of Aotearoa's Anglican Cathedral Choirs are gathering for a festival this weekend. Andrew Williams is one of the singers and composers. Audio
2023 Michael Hill winner returns to New Zealand
Jenny Jin, the winner of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition is back in Aotearoa to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia and tour for Chamber Music New Zealand. Video, Audio
