Violin
History through the Violin - Brahms
As we listen to pieces of violin music, composed between the early 1700s and the early 1900s, we recognize changing forms and styles. But we seldom relate these changes to the wider changes happening… Audio
History through the Violin - Paganini
As we listen to pieces of violin music, composed between the early 1700s and the early 1900s, we recognize changing forms and styles. But we seldom relate these changes to the wider changes happening… Audio
History through the Violin - Mozart
As we listen to pieces of violin music, composed between the early 1700s and the early 1900s, we recognize changing forms and styles. But we seldom relate these changes to the wider changes happening… Audio
History through the Violin - JS Bach
As we listen to pieces of violin music, composed between the early 1700s and the early 1900s, we recognize changing forms and styles. But we seldom relate these changes to the wider changes happening… Audio
New Zealand-born violinist Alan Loveday
The distinguished NZ-born violinist, who made a famous recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, lived in retirement in London. Peter Mechen and Charlotte Wilson… Video, Audio
Clio Gould and Jonathan Morton
British violinists Clio Gould and Jonathan Morton discuss their work with members of The Pettman National Junior Academy at the University of Auckland. The couple have been doing masterclasses with… Audio
Haihong Liu and Robert Ibell
Violinist Haihong Liu and cellist Robert Ibell from the Aroha Quartet dip their toes in the world of Argentinian tango by Astor Piazzolla. The Tango Ballet Suite programme is beautifully planned… Audio
Violinist Nicola Benedetti
Violinist Nicola Benedetti made history in Britain as an eight year old by becoming the youngest person to lead the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain. Now just 28, she's in New Zealand… Audio
Helen Bower
Violinist Helen Bower has been perfecting her one woman show working with live electronics at festivals in Australia. She talks about how she became fascinated with the endless possibilities… Audio
Buskers: Graeme James
Musician and former TEDxQueenstown presenter Graeme James discusses busking and plays us a couple of tunes. Audio
Curtain Raiser: Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade
Night by night, Scheherazade weaves a tapestry of stories, a shield against the crimson dawn.
Presented by Amber Read. 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
Tessa Petersen: Concertmaster
Dunedin violinist Tessa Petersen has just been named Concertmaster of the Southern Sinfonia. She talks to Eva about what the new job involves. Audio
Graham McLeod and Holly Downes: The String Contingent
Guitarist Graham McLeod and bass player Holly Downes are two thirds of The String Contingent. The Australian folk trio are touring the country at the moment. 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
Elisabeth Kufferath: Violinist and Violist
As well as a violinist in the world-renowned Tetzlaff Quartet, Elisabeth Kufferath also plays viola. She's in Auckland this week, playing concerts with Deirdre Irons and Edith Salzmann, and working… Audio
Henning Kraggerud: Violinist
Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud is in New Zealand to perform the first Bruch concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Kraggerud is something of a polymath: he plays, teaches, directs… 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
Kristian Winther: Violinist
Australian Violinist Kristian Winther performs the Mendelssohn concerto this weekend with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and conductor Benjamin Northey. Eva talks to him about playing solo, in… Audio
Ray Chan and Yuri Cho: Gen Y Philharmonic
Gen Y Philharmonic is the brainchild of conductor Ray Chan, who's back from studies at London's Royal Academy of Music. He's joined by concertmaster Yuri Cho to tell Eva what makes Gen Y different. Audio