Piano

Konzertstueck No.1 for Two Clarinets and Piano, Op 113 by Felix Mendelssohn. Franklin Cohen and Marie Ross on clarinets, and they are joined by Kent Isomura on piano. Audio

Techno Parade for Flute, Clarinet and Piano by contemporary French composer Guillaume Connesson. Performed by Franklin Cohen on clarinet, Eric Lamb, flute and Kent Isomura on piano. Audio

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 by Francis Poulenc - played by clarinettist Franklin Cohen and pianist Kent Isomura. Audio

Franklin Cohen, Eric Lamb, Kent Isomura play Four Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet and Piano by Shostakovich, arranged by Lev Atoumyan. Audio

Franklin Cohen is joined on stage by UoA School of Music staff Martin Rummel, cello, and Kent Isomura - piano to play Beethoven's Trio for clarinet, cello and piano Op 11. Audio

 'Queen of Australian Boogie Piano'  Jan Preston, shares her story and talents with Jim Mora in the RNZ studio. Audio

After a decade musical maestro Tim Minchin is back in New Zealand to perform solo. He talks to Jim about taking back his art from the big studios and being on the stage by himself to sing and… Video, Audio

The longest piano in the world is in Dunedin. Builder Adrian Mann talks to Jim Mora about the giant instrument and the concert pianists who visit to play it from all over the world. Audio

Most likely known as the only piece you may know on the piano, “The Celebrated Chop Waltz” was written in 1877 by sixteen year-old British composer Euphemia Allen. But there are some rather…

17 year old pianist Lixin Zhang is already a star. The year 13 Burnside High student’s debut album Play has just been released on Rattle and has shot to number 1 on RNZ Concert’s chart. He tells Eva… Audio

Rising New Zealand star pianist 17 year old Lixin Zhang discusses his debut album Play, Stuart Maunder shines the spotlight on tonight’s live broadcast of Aida, and we end our week with another…

Self-playing pianos were popular at the beginning of last century but lost favour in the 20s. Famed piano makers Steinway have given the pianola a digital age makeover incorporating apps, iPads and… Audio

Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look into the life and times of the WWI veteran, one-armed pianist Paul Wittgenstein, remembered for the great works written for him by several major 20th century composers… Audio

Piano duo Anderson and Roe are motivated by their passion to make classical music a relevant force in today's society. Greg and Elizabeth play with an explosive energy on a single keyboard. They have… Audio

Michael Houstoun is about to play a new piano concerto, written for him by Lyell Cresswell, working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Lyell turned 70 in 2014 and is busier than ever writing… Audio

Pianist Jonathan Crayford is gearing up to hit the road with a Steinway D concert grand; not the usual way of doing things as a pianist but then Mr. Crayford has a fondness for being unique. And when… Audio

Mezzo Soprano Catrin Johnsson and pianist Rachel Fuller hit the road this Labour weekend with Voices NZ for three concerts to celebrate Spring and Love. Audio

American composer Joachim Horsley has taken a stab at rearranging famous pieces of music from Beethoven to Bach, as well as the Psycho theme – for piano and knives. Video, Audio

The love of the piano has been the driving force behind a new classical music festival in Martinborough. Former music teacher Cherry van Kranen​ bequeathed her Schimmel ​grand piano to the town, so it… Audio

Michael Houstoun in recital at the University of Auckland Music Theatre performs the Preludes and Fugues Nos 13-24 of Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach Audio