Composer

In this episode, composer and vocalist Briar Prastiti talks about bridging her two worlds through her music - Greece and New Zealand. Audio

The noted New Zealand composer Ross Harris explores a life devoted to music in his 2022 Lilburn Lecture entitled “The Endless Search for the Next Note.”

Lynn speaks to the Grammy award-winning composer and conductor, Eric Whitacre. Usually based in Los Angeles, he's currently in New Zealand touring one of his most recent compositions 'The Sacred… Audio

Danny Elfman is best known for writing the theme tune for The Simpsons, but as a film composer he's had a stellar career - four Oscar nominations and collaborations with directors Tim Burton, Sam… Video, Audio

The 2020 Lilburn Lecture is delivered by RNZ presenter and New Zealand music figure Karyn Hay exploring the reality of life for local musicians and songwriters. Recorded at the National Library. Audio

 Chief composer for the Civilization game series Geoff Knorr joins the show to chat about creative freedom, the importance of having authentic instrumentation, and the challenges involved in… Video, Audio

Arli Liberman is a musician and composer who creates ambient soundscapes for films and live events. He joins Jesse in the studio to share some of his musical influences and favourite tracks. Audio

He's worked on ads and with symphony orchestras. He's scored movies and now game soundtracks. APRA-award winning composer, producer and musician, Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper's CV certainly makes for… Audio

He's been described as "the father of New Zealand composition" Douglas Lilburn was a composer, conductor, critic and teacher whose work earned him our highest award - the Order of New Zealand. Video, Audio

The future for classical music in New Zealand looks bright if these young women are anything to go by.

Gareth Farr talks about his latest projects. Audio

The award-winning screen composer talks about his career and film music with RNZ's Adrian Hollay. Zimmer has scored over 150 films now, so there is quite a bit of music to choose from. Audio

Hans Zimmer has written music for some of the biggest blockbuster films of our time - 'Gladiator', 'The Lion King', and the Batman franchise amongst the list of hundreds. Zimmer speaks to NZ film… Video, Audio

Born in the time of Debussy, composing well into the new millennium, Dutilleux' music spans an astonishing history and is like absolutely no other. Charlotte Wilson talks to Kenneth Young about this… Audio

Kenneth Young introduces David Farquhar's Epithalamion Overture, and Five Canons for two clarinets. Audio

Alex Lindsay String Orchestra conducted by David Farquhar. Recorded 7 May 1966 at Broadcasting House, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio

Violinist, producer, composer, and orchestrator Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper's career has already run the gamut, from fronting pop band The Exiles, to writing music for the movies. He brings a varied… Video, Audio