Upbeat for Thursday 14 July 2011

1:05 PM.NZ Bass/Baritone performing with the Southern Sinfonia this weekend then in Wagner's Das Rheingold with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra later this month. Audio

12:45 PM.Radio New Zealand archivist reports on the earthquake recovery operation taking place in Christchurch to preserve this country's broadcasting history. Audio

12:30 PM.NZ pianist recently returned from playing Michael Parakowhai's carved Steinway grand piano at the Venice Biennale, and is performing as part of the NZSM's 'Fridays at Five' concert tomorrow afternoon… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Director of NZ International Arts Festival on the release of first acts on the 2011 programme. Audio