Piano
Benjamin Clementine
Trevor Reekie talks to Mecury Prize-winning artist Benjamin Clementine. Audio
Beethoven ReCYCLE (Part 2)
Michael Houstoun and Tim Dodd continue their conversation about the Beethoven piano sonatas and Houstoun's approach to performing them. They talk in detail about the sonatas in his fourth concert of… Audio
Beethoven ReCYCLE (Part 1)
Michael Houstoun first performed the cycle of 32 Piano Sonatas by Beethoven 20 years ago. Why do it again? What's changed? Michael Houstoun talks to Tim Dodd about the project and they look at four… Audio
Lili Kraus
School children cheered and music-lovers hungrily devoured the post-war concerts given in NZ by Hungarian-born pianist Lili Kraus. Charlotte Wilson presents a tribute to the life and work of this… Audio
Judith Clark CNZM (1931-2014)
Christine Argyle presents a tribute to a leading NZ piano teacher. Video, Audio
Michael Houstoun: Pianist
Pianist Michael Houstoun talks about winning the Tui Award for Best Classical Album at the New Zealand Music Awards for his recording of the Complete Beethoven Sonatas on the Rattle label. Audio
Playing Favourites with Peter Dasent
New Zealand composer and songwriter living in Sydney, whose group The Umbrellas celebrated their 30th anniversary recently. He has been the pianist and musical director on ABC-TV's PlaySchool since… Audio
Garrick Ohlsson: Pianist
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to our stages this weekend to perform the First Brahms Concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Justine Cormack, Sarah Watkins and Kenneth Young: NZTrio
NZTrio perform the first of their 'Blast' concerts this weekend, featuring music by Faure, Beethoven and New Zealand composer Kenneth Young. He joins violinist Justine Cormack and pianist Sarah… Audio
Michael Norris: 'Nine Echoes'
New music ensemble Stroma mark 100 years since Douglas Lilburn's birth with a concert of specially composed works: responding to Lilburn's Nine Short Pieces for Piano. Co-director and composer Michael… Audio
Benny Lackner: Jazz Pianist
German jazz pianist Benny Lackner is in the country with his trio to perform at the Auckland Jazz Festival. Eva chats to Benny about his playing and aesthetic. Audio
John Wells: Rönisch Piano Competition
Organist John Wells is the adjudicator for this year's Rönisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition. He tells Eva what he'll be looking for in a potential winner. Audio
Peter Walls: Chamber Music New Zealand
Chief Executive Peter Walls has programmed his first season for Chamber Music New Zealand. He tells Eva what they have on offer in 2016. 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
Jan and Gaylene Preston: Pianoland
Jan Preston has developed her autobiographical theatre piece 'Adventures in Pianoland' along with her sister, Gaylene, who directs it. Audio
Dianne James: Michael Houstoun Review
Dianne reviews Michael Houstoun's Auckland performance of the 'Inspired by Bach' programme. Audio
Christopher Bowen & Alison Holden: 'Sings Harry, Bill and Mick'
Christopher Bowen is back in Christchurch, performing a series of songs by composers Douglas Lilburn, Lyell Cresswell, Patrick Shepherd and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He joins pianist Alison Holden to… Audio
Barbara Glaser and Ronan Tighe: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra CEO Barb Glaser and Director of Artistic Planning Ronan Tighe launch their 2016 season. Audio
Mike Nock: Jazz Pianist
New Zealand jazz pianist and composer Mike Nock turns 75 this week, and he's celebrating with a new album and a concert tour. Audio
Chris Watson: SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Chris Watson is the recipient of this year's SOUNZ Contemporary Award, announced last night at the APRA Silver Scrolls. He tells Cynthia Morahan about his winning work 'Sings Songs Self'. Audio
