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Crump's Classical Conversation

RNZ
Classical Music
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Radiohead
Peace Ensemble
New Zealand
Kings Singers
Christchurch
Twoset Violin
Musical Play
The Dream Of Gerontius
Timaru
London
Beethoven's Violin Concerto
Royal Academy Of Music
Opera Conducting
Women Composers
Alphorn
Arts Foundation Springboard Awards
World War I
Bulgarian Folk Singing

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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Latest Episodes

Composer Keith Moss talks to us about his big break, getting to write an opera for Vienna's Summer Music Festival.

Listen to Keiths Overture for an Unwritten Opera here.

Listen to Keiths "Chamber Dances".

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A billion streams and counting. Pasifika composer Opetaia Foa'i talks about the phenomenal success of his Moana hit 'We Know The Way'.

Watch a video of "We know the Way".

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After spending most of this century working with some of the best orchestras in Europe, Australian cellist Martin Smith is back down under with the NZ String Quartet.

Check out NZ String Quartet gigs here.

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It's been a busy 11 years since former NZSO music director Pietari Inkinen was last with the band, including directing Wagner's Ring Cycle at Bayreuth, and getting a house in the shadow of the Matterhorn.

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Recent Guests

Martin Smith
Permanent cellist with the New Zealand String Quartet
New Zealand String Quartet
Episode: Martin Smith: The NZ String Quartet's new cellist
Pietari Inkinen
Former music director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
NZSO
Episode: Pietari Inkinen; to Bayreuth and back.
Norman Meehan
Winnington Jazz composer and pianist, singer; collaborator on Little Prayers
Meehan Settings / collaboration with Hannah Griffen and Bill Manhire
Episode: Norman Meehan; Little Prayers
Hannah Griffen
Jazz singer and performer featured on Little Prayers
Collaborator with Norman Meehan
Episode: Norman Meehan; Little Prayers
Bill Manhire
Poet; collaborator who wrote texts used in the settings
Victoria University Press / New Zealand poet
Episode: Norman Meehan; Little Prayers
Faamanu Fonoti-Fuimaono
Baritone; finalist in Dame Kerry Takanaba Song Quest; upcoming performer with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Fonoti-Fuimaono family
Episode: Faamanu Fonoti-Fuimaono: All in the family.
Darrell Daglish
Owner of an alphorn in New Zealand, concert musician
North Shore Concert Band
Episode: Alphorn fever
Corrina Connor
Librarian organizing the Wellington Central Library concert series Between the Lines
Wellington Central Library
Episode: Between the Lines at the Library
Phillip Rhodes
Kiwi-born baritone, back in Aotearoa for judging and performing
Wellington Opera; New Zealand Opera
Episode: Phillip Rhodes; good guy playing the villain.

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

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#19
New Zealand/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts
#129
India/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts
#132
New Zealand/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Luka Venter goes to London
Q: What's the balance between conducting and composing for you right now?
Luka notes that conducting and composing feed into each other; there are small composing projects on the horizon while continuing to focus on conducting, which they find thrilling.
Luka Venter goes to London
Q: What does the Royal Academy program involve and why was it appealing?
Luka explains that the program offers extensive exposure to world-leading experts, a strong historical performance focus, and opportunities to engage with mentors and guest conductors, which align with their broader goals in conducting and performance practice.
Luka Venter goes to London
Q: When did you find out you'd got the RAM gig?
Luka shares that the news came a few months prior, around March, and the RAM selection is highly selective which allowed for bespoke attention and opportunities.
Shan Liu - teenage prodigy
Q: Now here's one to watch. At age 16, you're making your debut with the NZSO; how has your approach to repertoire and performance evolved since our first conversation?
I've expanded my repertoire and refined my interpretation, but the core approach remains to express music through different types of repertoire and concerts while maintaining a consistent musical voice; I've learned new tricks for challenging pieces and I focus on memorization and musical texture rather than chasing results.
String playing sisterhood
Q: How does being part of a youth orchestra differ from a professional setting in terms of preparation and rehearsal time?
They have more time to work on the pieces, which helps them reach a higher standard and build stronger connections with the players.

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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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