Upbeat for Thursday 24 November 2011

1:03 PM.French pianist performing Brahms' Piano Concerto No 2 with the Auckland Philharmonia orchestra this evening. Audio

12:42 PM.Susan looks at the electro-acoustic works of Ian Whalley, Richard Scott, Manuella Blackburn and Strange Rainbow. Audio

12:15 PM.Author/editor of 'John Ritchie at Ninety - A Festschrift' celebrating the life of the Christchurch-based composer. Audio