Performing
Pretty Girl: The biggest song of 1970
Wellington's self-described skiffle pop band Hogsnort Rupert were pleasantly surprised when they went gold with their wholesome 1970 hit 'Pretty Girl'. By the end of the year, the tune was the… Audio
Musical Chair: Paul Ego
Seven Days star Paul Ego has long been recognised as one of the finest comedians in New Zealand. He joins Jim to discuss his comedy career and share a couple of musical tracks that are special to him.
…Comedy and the art of selling out
Te Radar talks to Sonia Sly about the most memorable show of his career, the art of comedy, why he would call himself a feminist if he was a woman, and the reason he's kept a special item of women's… Audio
Music Outdoors
There are great concert halls, grand opera houses, glorious cathedrals... but some music is just meant to be heard in the open air. Audio
Charles Dennard - Cirque du Soleil
Born in the US city of Macon, Georgia, Charles Dennard has been working in the music industry for more than 20 years. Before joining Cirque du Soleil in 2002, Charles spent over 10 years working as a… Audio
Extended interview: Rhythm and Rubato
Tim Dodd and Michael Houstoun talk about a number of topics related to rhythm, energy and rubato in the Beethoven sonatas. Audio
Extended interview: Interpretation
Michael Houstoun discusses what it means to "interpret" a piece of music. Audio