Andrew and Amanda talk about their recent trip to see the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra perform in Palmerston North. From the thrill of hearing Romeo and Juliet live to the disappointment of discovering principal tuba player Andrew Jarvis was not there, they unpack the concert with their usual mix of humour, musical insight, and brass-player bias. Along the way, they discuss conductor Benjamin Northey’s expressive style, the difference between orchestra and brass band playing, concert etiquette, string-section politics, trumpet-player egos, and why the brass section will always matter.

Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.