Robert Johnson
The Life of an Orchestra Librarian
We speak to Robert Johnson from The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra about their Notes Fund and his work at the APO as a librarian. Audio
Worlds Of Music ep 232 features the music and life of Robert Johnson
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Worlds of Music episode 207 features an interview about the music and life of Robert Johnson
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Worlds of Music Ep 187 features author Preston Lauterbach talking about blues man Robert Johnson.
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Greil Marcus
Greil Marcus is an American cultural commentator best known for his writing about rock'n'roll. In his most recent book, though, The History of Rock'n'Roll in 10 Songs, he uses 10 tunes as a set-list… Audio
Darren Watson: The Blues
Upbeat blues contributor looks at the work of blues legend Robert Johnson. Audio
Critic's Chair: Seattle Symphony
Robert Johnson reviews two recent recordings from the Seattle Symphony and their Music Director Ludovic Morlot. One is a disc of Dutilleux, including his Cello Concerto performed here by Xavier… Audio
Critic's Chair: Richard Strauss
Robert Johnson reviews a new recording of Strauss tone poems - Andris Nelsons conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. He offers some examples of clever scoring in Don Juan, and explains… Audio
Critic's Chair: The Beethoven Journey
Robert Johnson reviews the last CD in The Beethoven Journey series. Solo pianist Leif Ove Andsnes also directs the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Audio
Critic's Chair: Janácek Orchestral Works Vol 1
This recording is the first in a new series of orchestral works by Czech composer Janácek. The Bergen Philharmonic are conducted by Edward Gardner. Robert Johnson gives us some background context on… Audio
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Robert Johnson introduces the piano and chamber music of Robert Schumann. Audio
Critic's Chair: Prokofiev Symphonies No 3 & 7
We feature a new recording of Prokofiev's third and seventh symphonies. Robert Johnson talks to Hannah Sassman about this recording by the Bournemouth Symphony - conductor Kirill Karabits wins extra… Audio
Critic's Chair: Prokofiev Violin Sonatas & Five Melodies
Robert Johnson reviews a recent release of Prokofiev works for violin and piano. Alina Ibragimova and Steven Osborne play Prokofiev's two Violin Sonatas - written for David Oistrakh - and his Five… Audio
Andrzej Panufnik (1914-1991)
Robert Johnson profiles the Polish composer who defected to Britain in 1954. Audio
Critic's Chair: Bruckner Symphony No 9
Robert Johnson reviews a recent release of Bruckner's Ninth Symphony, live from the Lucerne Festival 2013. It's the final recording of the late Claudio Abbado, who passed away in January of this year… Audio
Spectrum for 24 August 2014 - Unsung Heroes
In a few small rooms packed to the ceiling with storage boxes, Robert Johnson and Lisa Young make sure the music happens for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. It's their job to find that obscure… Audio
Critic's Chair: ELGAR: The Dream of Gerontius
Robert Johnson reviews a recent release of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius and Symphony No 1. The conductor on the disc, Edo de Waart, is in New Zealand this week with the New Zealand Symphony… Audio
Critic's Chair: Lars-Erik Larsson Orchestral Works Vol. 1
Robert Johnson reviews a recent release of orchestral music by Swedish composer Lars-Erik Larssen. Popular in Sweden, Robert tells our producer Hannah Sassman why Larssen's music is worthy of exposure… Audio
The Critic's Chair - 6 July 2014
Robert Johnson looks at the chamber music of Gabriel Pierné and Louis Vierne, performed by the Goldner Quartet and pianist Piers Lane. He also features an exciting recording of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic… Audio
The Critic's Chair for 15 June 2014
Robert Johnson looks at a new disc of orchestral works by Polish composer Andrzej Panufnik, who would have been 100 years old this year. He also reviews a stunning new recording of Shostakovich’s… Audio