Christopher's Classics
Review: The Morton Trio
The Morton Trio are currently touring New Zealand. Tony Ryan went down to The Piano in Christchurch to find out what makes the group of young kiwi musicians buzz.
Christopher's Classics - what to expect in 2019
The 2019 programme for Christopher’s Classics has been announced. Christopher Marshall tells us what to expect. Audio
Review: Christopher's Classics – NZ Barok with James Bush
The 2018 season of Christopher's Classics came to an end last night in Christchurch with NZ Barok and cellist James Bush. Tony Ryan describes the performance as authentic, classy and spirited.
Cellist James Bush discusses the keys to understanding early music
Cellist James Bush and violinist Miranda Hutton, artistic-co-director of NZ Barok, discuss the early music ensemble's current touring programme "The Splendour of Venice" which explores music by… Audio
Review: Christopher's Classics - Villani Quartet
The Villani Piano Quartet performed last night at The Piano in Christchurch as part of the 2018 Christopher's Classics series. Tony Ryan reviews.
A feast of music making in Christchurch
Tony Ryan looks at the first in this year’s Christopher’s Classics chamber music series at The Piano, with violinist Natalia Lomeiko and pianist Kirsten Robertson in action. Having just heard Lomeiko… Audio
2018 preview: Christopher’s Classics
Christopher’s Classics in Christchurch has hosted two of reviewer Tony Ryan’s top concerts for 2017. Today he looks ahead to what chamber music delights Christopher Moore has programmed for next… Audio
Piano centerpiece for Christopher’s Classics
The piano takes centre stage at The Piano for Christopher’s Classics. Pianist Diedre Irons along with NZSO Concert master Vesa-Matti Leppanen, Principal Viola Julia Joyce and Principal Cello Andrew… Audio
Christopher’s Classics returns
The opening concert for the 2017 season of Christopher’s Classics comes to The Piano in Christchurch this Thursday. A selection of songs about nature, in all its many forms, will be performed by… Audio
Christopher’s Classics 2017
Christopher’s Classics founder Christopher Marshall foreshadows what’s on stage in 2017 at the new venue, The Piano, in Christchurch. The mostly New Zealand musicians he’s presenting cover a cross… Audio