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Crump's Classical Conversation

RNZ
Wellington
Christchurch
New Zealand
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
All Girl Big Band
Opera
Classical Music
Radiohead
Peace Ensemble
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Kings Singers
Twoset Violin
Violin
Musical Play
The Dream Of Gerontius
Timaru
London
Beethoven's Violin Concerto
Royal Academy Of Music
We Know the Way

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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Visiting Russian born musician Anastasia Kobenika is a free spirit. She's recently taken to leaving her shoes behind when performing on stage. She tells us why.

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Shortland Street composer William Philipson's latest gig is writing music for "After God" a new play by Stuart McKenzie about life, the universe and everything.

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Thomas Hamill wants to get the Auckland Philharmonia in your face - in a nice way.

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Composer Natalie Hunt supported herself during her student years with data entry jobs - she even wrote a piece about it. Now she's won the 2026 SOUNZ commission for Orchestra and Sistema Youth Orchestra, writing music for people at the start of their... more

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Thomas Hamill
Senior Director of Strategy and Engagement for the Auckland Philharmonia
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Episode: Breaking out of the Concert Hall
Natalie Hunt
Composer and recipient of the Sounz Commission for Orchestra and Sistema Youth Orchestra
Sounz Commission; Orchestra Wellington; Arohanui Strings
Episode: From 'Data Entry' to entry level
Keith Frazier
Co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band, percussionist
Rebirth Brass Band (New Orleans)
Episode: Forever New Orleans
Isaac Stone
Co-director of Supertonic Choir
Supertonic Choir (Wellington)
Episode: The heros of Supertonic
Virginie Pacheco
Co-director of Supertonic Choir
Supertonic Choir (Wellington)
Episode: The heros of Supertonic
Katherine Winitana
Soprano performing in World of Wearable Arts Show
Ngati Kahungunu; Ngā Ariki Kaipatahi
Episode: Singing from the rafters
Slava Grigoryan
Guitarist, Kazakhstani-born Australian-raised
Independent musician
Episode: Slava Grigoryan
Sharon Grigoryan
Cellist, wife of Slava Grigoryan
Independent musician
Episode: Slava Grigoryan
Nick Tipping
Bass player and host of Inside Out on RNZ Concert
RNZ Concert
Episode: Nick Tipping - the inside story

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Bryan Crump
Host of Crump's Classical Conversation; RNZ Concert

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Slava Grigoryan
Q: Was Australia the intended destination when leaving the Soviet Union?
Yes, via Russia and Eastern Europe, with a stop in Vienna and a long wait for visas before finally settling in Australia; he reflects on how the journey shaped their view of opportunity and music.
Slava Grigoryan
Q: Do you remember much of your time in Kazakhstan?
He recalls black-and-white memories from the Kazakh era, with color memories emerging after moving to Europe and Australia, and notes the strong influence of family and early experiences on his musical path.
Manu Berkeljon: bringing the family home
Q: What inspired you to move back to New Zealand with your two Swedish-born children?
A combination of homesickness, desire for my children to grow up in New Zealand, and the strong support network of family here; plus the appeal of a more stable life for a freelance musician who wanted to balance career with family.
Ariana Tikao - between worlds
Q: How does the Poroporoaki process function in their performances with the quartet?
The Poroporoaki process serves to convene and then separate realms, inviting ancestors and tipuna into the space while later moving them back to their own realms, which informs both performance dynamics and the integration of taonga pūoro with Western instruments.
Ariana Tikao - between worlds
Q: How did Manaaki come together as a collaboration with the Quartet and Philip Brownlee?
Manaaki originated with Ariana's concept, developed in dialogue with Philip Brownlee, focusing on hospitality and reciprocal exchange within a framework that blends taonga pūoro with string quartet, incorporating call-and-response elements reminiscent of the Poroporoaki tradition.

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The show centers on deep-dive conversations with leading classical musicians, composers, conductors, and regional music-makers. Across recent episodes, guests discuss career pathways, creative processes, and the evolving world of classical performance—from opera and orchestral leadership to film scoring, chamber music festivals, and cross-cultural collaborations. Expect intimate anecdotes, technical insights, and practical perspectives on building musical ecosystems, commissioning new work, and balancing artistry with practical realities. A notable strength is the breadth of guest types, including renowned performers, emerging artists, educators, and regional advocates, which together create a rich tapestry of the classical music landscape.... more

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2. Natalie Hunt
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4. Isaac Stone
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8. Sharon Grigoryan

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