Upbeat for Tuesday 24 December 2013

12:15 PM.Choral conductor touring the country with the Tallis Scholars and Chamber Music New Zealand. Audio

1:03 PM.New Zealand author of Experiencing Stravinsky: A Listener's Companion Audio

1:04 PM.Legendary New Zealand choreographer, working on Swan Lake with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company as part of its 60th Anniversary season. Audio

12:14 PM.Michael Hill International Violin Competition host interviews this year's winner Nikki Chooi and founder Michael Hill. Audio

1:04 PM.Upbeat Melbourne correspondent Vincent O'Donnell speaks to Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker about the state of the Arts in the city. Audio

12:16 PM.Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage comments on last week's release of the Orchestra Sector Review. Audio

12:14 PM.Chief Executive of Creative NZ discusses the results of their Music Sector Review. Audio

12:15 PM.NZ pianist talks about his concert series of Beethoven's complete sonata's - 20 years on from his original epic tour. Audio