The Sunday Feature

Welcome to the pleasure dome - An introduction to dreams and music.
Since ancient times, the arts have been inspired by dreams. Ryan Smith looks at some famous composers from different eras who have… Read more Audio

The great musical progress of the 19th century would not have been possible without the ingenuity of the instrument builders, who patiently and painstakingly tinkered away, often barely keeping… Read more Audio

Cultural entrepreneur Harry Seresin was an identity in Wellington from his arrival in 1939, safe from Nazi persecution, through several decades of energy and passion for life and the arts. In 1992 he… Read more Audio

Chagall; music inspired by the painter's works, presented by Julie Sperring. Read more Audio, Gallery

New Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra talks with David Morriss about music and life. Read more Audio

The fanciful adventures of Cervantes' deluded knight Don Quixote and his hapless squire Sancho Panza have inspired painters, filmmakers, composers and philosophers ever since the Spanish Golden Age… Read more Audio, Gallery

Composer Jack Body in conversation with Kenneth Young in 2013 about current and recent works including Songs & Dances of Desire. Read more Audio

As a pianist, Terence Dennis is widely regarded as New Zealand's finest accompanist for singers. This is attested to by the fact that artists of the highest standing like Kiri Te Kanawa and Bryn… Read more Audio

Elric Hooper and Des Wilson tell the story of Joan Littlewood's 1963 satirical stage show on the First World War. Read more Audio

Since coming to New Zealand in 1993, Roger Lloyd has managed some of this country's finest musical institutions, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, the New Zealand… Read more Audio

There are great concert halls, grand opera houses, glorious cathedrals... but some music is just meant to be heard in the open air. Read more Audio

Peter Mechen and guests consider Richard Farrell's performances of Grieg and Rachmaninov. Read more Audio