Noon
The Philadelphia Orchestra is still searching for a principal oboist - we hear the orchestra in full flight and we dip into a critic’s choice.
Photo: 123RF
1pm Review: Behn Quartet
Brilliant – that’s the word reviewer Tony Ryan describes fresh string quartet the Behn Quartert, currently on tour with Chamber Music New Zealand. Last night’s performance at Christchurch’s Piano was almost at full capacity. The group treated the crowd to Jack Body, Ravel and Dvorak around the country.
Behn Quartet Photo: Ben Russell
1.20pm Have sticks will travel
Drummer Chris O’Connor is one of the country’s busiest musicians. You have to be as a freelance artist with a family to support. Chris is an improvising free jazzer, and at the other end of the spectrum, for pop and rock bands; he also creates music for Dance. O’Connor shares some of his favourite music and tells Eva Radich about the joy he has as a live performer despite the schizophrenic lifestyle. This week his music features in the New Zealand Dance Company’s Lumina tour.
Chris O'Connor Photo: John McDermott
2pm
We acknowledge New Zealand Music Month with some music that sounds like us created by Kiwis. Today we explore Lilburn’s first symphony.
Douglas Lilburn Photo: Alexander Turnbull Library. Reference: PAColl-7737-3-04
