Richard has just returned from New Zealand after giving a recital with Australian pianist Caroline Almonte in Auckland and performing Schumann's Cello Concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia under Okko Kamu.

You can listen to some of Radio New Zealand's broadcast recording of the Schumann in the Audio section.

As with his NZ visit in 2007, Richard went on Radio New Zealand's 'Upbeat' show presented by Eva Radich. To listen to the interview, please click here.