Crump's Classical Conversation

If Beethoven were alive today (and he wanted his art heard by as many people as possible) would he write symphonies or join a band? Charmian Keay reckons the latter. The Auckland Philharmonia violinist has a side hustle arranging songs by the band Radiohead. We spoke to her ahead of a recent Radiohead "concert". Watch Charmian Keay and her fellow musicians perform Radiohead's song "No Surprises"Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

After 14 years with the Kings Singers, New Zealand born baritone Chris Bruerton is moving on, but not before he brought the rest of the UK based group on a tour to New Zealand, including a gig in his home-town, Christchurch. We spoke with Chris before the concert. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

He was born in Romania, he's based in the United States, but pianist Eugene Albulescu still makes a point of traveling on his New Zealand Passport. He's back in New Zealand to perform, record and take his partner for a few walks on the wild side. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

As well as being a national treasure, the singer-songwriter Bic Runga is a board member of APRA (the Australasian Performing Rights Association) representing the intellectual property rights of her fellow musicians. When music gets airplay, APRA sends a royalty cheque to the composer. Bic also talks about performing with another national treasure, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and releasing her first album of original songs in over a decade.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Michael Houstoun is on the road again; an eleven gig tour of Aotearoa. We spoke to him, before he set off, about what makes a musical masterpiece, what keeps him going and his favourite mode of travel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details