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Crump's Classical Conversation

RNZ
Radiohead
Kings Singers
Classical Music
New York
New Zealand
Secrets At Red Rocks
Charmian Keay
Christchurch
APRA
Michael Houstoun
Chris Bruerton
Muttonbirds
David Long
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

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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Ever taken part in Rockquest? Your high school band has reason to thank Pete Rainey for making it possible. Pete's a musical phenomenon, both in his hometown of Nelson and around Aotearoa. He's just stepped back from choral conducing to make more tim... more

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 Ra... more

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 befor... more

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 send... more

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 detail... more

He's one of New Zealand's finest guitarists, but these days you're just as likely to hear David Long's music on the screen - large and small. In fact, the former Muttonbirds guitarist recently traveled to the USA to pick up an Emmy award for one of h... more

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... more

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Charmian Keay
One-quarter of the videotape string quartet, violinist and arranger
Video Tape String Quartet
Episode: Classic Radiohead done classically
Chris Bruerton
New Zealand-born baritone, former member of the Kings Singers
The Kings Singers
Episode: King for a few more days
Eugene Albulescu
Pianist and conductor, long-time Lehigh University faculty member
Lehigh University
Episode: Still calls New Zealand home
Bic Runga
Singer, songwriter
New Zealand musician
Episode: Bic Runga: the composers' champion
Michael Houstoun
Pianist, New Zealand's best known and loved
Self/Various concert engagements
Episode: The freewheeling Michael Houstoun
David Long
Guitarist, composer, Emmy Award winner for Secrets at Red Rocks
Independent musician/Composer
Episode: Muttonbirder wins Emmy Award

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Bryan Crump
Host of Crump's Classical Conversation, RNZ Concert host, singer and choir director.

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The freewheeling Michael Houstoun
Q: Why did you choose the Baroque pieces arranged by Busoni for the piano, and how do you approach them?
I chose them because they are virtuosic, challenging, and offer a bridge between violin and piano; Busoni's arrangement preserves the violin's virtuosity while fitting it to the piano, demanding precise phrasing, control, and a deep sense of architecture to maintain Bach's integrity on a different instrument.
The freewheeling Michael Houstoun
Q: How did you handle the hand trouble, and what did you learn from that period?
I treated it as a crisis, spent a year teaching to sustain myself, and eventually returned to performance; the experience taught me resilience, the importance of focused practice, and a renewed appreciation for the instrument and the journey back to playing at a high level.
The freewheeling Michael Houstoun
Q: What makes a piece a 'masterpiece' for you?
A piece becomes a masterpiece when it has resonated with me deeply over time, enduring in my own mind and capable of communicating a powerful, dimensional experience to listeners without me doubting its quality.

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A thoughtful series blending classical music with contemporary culture, featuring in-depth conversations with prominent New Zealand and international musicians, conductors, and composers. Episodes explore cross-genre collaborations, arranging and performing for diverse ensembles, career longevity, teaching and leadership in music, and the evolving industry landscape—from royalties and digital technology to touring and orchestral projects. Unique threads include cross-genre reinterpretations (such as translating pop/rock repertoire for classical groups), intimate career retrospectives, and a warm, storyteller-hosted style that makes classical music accessible while highlighting practicalities of sustaining a life in the arts.

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2. Chris Bruerton
3. Eugene Albulescu
4. Bic Runga
5. Michael Houstoun
6. David Long

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