Piano
Self-playing piano gets a makeover
Self-playing pianos were popular at the beginning of last century but lost favour in the 20s. Famed piano makers Steinway have given the pianola a digital age makeover incorporating apps, iPads and… Audio
Remembering Paul Wittgenstein
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look into the life and times of the WWI veteran, one-armed pianist Paul Wittgenstein, remembered for the great works written for him by several major 20th century composers… Audio
"The very model of complete 21st century musicians"
Piano duo Anderson and Roe are motivated by their passion to make classical music a relevant force in today's society. Greg and Elizabeth play with an explosive energy on a single keyboard. They have… Audio
Lyell Cresswell premieres his second piano concerto
Michael Houstoun is about to play a new piano concerto, written for him by Lyell Cresswell, working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Lyell turned 70 in 2014 and is busier than ever writing… Audio
Have piano will travel
Pianist Jonathan Crayford is gearing up to hit the road with a Steinway D concert grand; not the usual way of doing things as a pianist but then Mr. Crayford has a fondness for being unique. And when… Audio
Love through the lungs
Mezzo Soprano Catrin Johnsson and pianist Rachel Fuller hit the road this Labour weekend with Voices NZ for three concerts to celebrate Spring and Love. Audio
Joachim Horsley plays the piano with knives
American composer Joachim Horsley has taken a stab at rearranging famous pieces of music from Beethoven to Bach, as well as the Psycho theme – for piano and knives. Video, Audio
Passion for piano leads to festival
The love of the piano has been the driving force behind a new classical music festival in Martinborough. Former music teacher Cherry van Kranen bequeathed her Schimmel grand piano to the town, so it… Audio
Houstoun Plays Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, Nos 13-24
Michael Houstoun in recital at the University of Auckland Music Theatre performs the Preludes and Fugues Nos 13-24 of Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach Audio
Houstoun Plays Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, Nos 1 - 12
Michael Houstoun in recital at the University of Auckland Music Theatre performs the Preludes and Fugues Nos 1-12 of Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach Audio
Houstoun Plays Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Nos 13-24
Michael Houstoun in recital at the University of Auckland Music Theatre performs the Preludes and Fugues Nos 13-24 of Book I of The Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach Audio
Houstoun Plays Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Nos 1 - 12
Michael Houstoun in recital at the University of Auckland Music Theatre performs the Preludes and Fugues Nos 1-12 of Book I of The Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach Audio
Houstoun Plays Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier
Michael Houstoun is performing The Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach complete. He tells us what this means to him, about the technical challenges, about the demands on a pianist's imagination, and about… Video, Audio
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
Pianist Henry Wong Doe plays Modest Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an exhibition'. Audio
Eve de CASTRO-ROBINSON: a zigzagged gaze
Henry Wong Doe plays 'a zigzagged gaze' by Eve de Castro-Robinson, written in response to ten art pieces from the Wallace Arts Trust arts collection. Audio
KREISLER: La Gitana
Violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Christopher Park play 'La Gitana' by Fritz Kreisler. Audio
GRIEG: Violin Sonata No 3
Violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Christopher Park perform Violin Sonata No 3 in C Minor, Op 45 by Edvard Grieg. Audio
BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No 1
Violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Christopher Park play Violin Sonata No 1 in G, Op 78 by Johannes Brahms. Audio
MOZART: Violin Sonata No 17
Amalia Hall and Christopher Park perform Violin Sonata No 17 in C, K.296 by Mozart. Audio
The Mixtape: Mark de Clive-Lowe
Mark de Clive-Lowe - jazz pianist and purveyor of future beats - shares his back story and the songs that have shaped his style. Video, Audio