Crump's Classical Conversation

Crump's Classical Conversation

Join Bryan Crump, RNZ Concert host, singer & choir director as he shares the love of classical music with guests from Aotearoa & around the world. It's a classical conversation in more ways than one.

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May 3, 2026 20 mins

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".

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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.

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May 3, 2026 26 mins

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.

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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 i...

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May 3, 2026 25 mins

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.

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Open your ears to a brand-new podcast dedicated to the love of music. Join Bryan Crump, RNZ Concert radio host, singer and choir director as he shares the love of classical music with guests from across Aotearoa and around the world. It's a classical conversation in more ways than one.

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