In Conversation

(Originally aired in September 2020) Louise Herron has been at the helm of the Sydney Opera House since 2012, having previously been a lawyer and corporate adviser. She was chair of Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre for 10 years and has led the development of the Opera House’s renewal program including major upgrades to the venues and facilities of one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Louise joined Christopher Waterhouse to share some of the music that inspires her and some of the stories of her

(Originally aired in October 2020) David Drury is one of Australia's most acclaimed organists, known especially for his talents in improvisation. He is the only Australian organist to have won the prestigious "Tournemire prize" for improvisation at the St Alban's International Organ Competition. He has given recitals around the world including at Notre Dame and La Madeleine in Paris, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral in London, and has appeared many times at the Sydney

(Originally aired in August 2020) Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of Australia's favourite voices in jazz, and has toured with her band across the country as well as throughout Europe and Asia. For many years she has worked alongside James Morrison, who says of Emma, "whilst it's fashionable to be a jazz singer these days, she is the real thing." As Emma prepared to perform to live audiences again following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, she spent an hour sharing the music

(Originally Aired in January 2020) The Honourable Michael Kirby is an international jurist, educator and former Judge. He served as Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1996 to 2009. He is recognised internationally for his work for Human Rights which earned him the Australian Human Rights medal, Laurette of the UNESCO price for Human Rights Education and co winner of the Gruber Justice prize. He joined Christopher Waterhouse to discuss his early life and influences and his thoughts for the