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Upbeat for Wednesday 25 May 2016

  • Reflective Rachmaninov

    1:40 PM.Bach Musica NZ's choristers, along Russian tenor Dmitry Rusakov and NZ mezzo Sarah Court, present Rachmaninov's Vespers. Sarah Court explains how the 15 movements are reflective, quiet and deeply… Read more Audio

  • The importance of art therapy

    1:25 PM.Mapura Studio in Auckland provides a creative outlet for those with disabilities. Programmes are offered for all ages and abilities, and include life drawing, cartooning and dance. Studio director… Read more Audio

  • Music among the planes

    1:05 PM.The Royal New Zealand Airforce Band is performing among the planes at the Airforce Museum of New Zealand in Wigram next week. Simon Brew and Alistair Isdale explain how the acoustics are altered… Read more Audio

1.00 Music among the planes

Royal New Zealand Airforce Band at Te Papa

Royal New Zealand Airforce Band at Te Papa Photo: Supplied

The Royal New Zealand Airforce Band is performing among the planes at the Airforce Museum of New Zealand in Wigram next week. Simon Brew and Alistair Isdale explain how the acoustics are altered because of the metal planes and the sense of camaraderie within the band.

1.20 The importance of art therapy

John Penman painting in "Studio Practice" class at Mapura Studios

John Penman painting in "Studio Practice" class at Mapura Studios Photo: Supplied

Mapura Studio in Auckland provides a creative outlet for those with disabilities. Programmes are offered for all ages and abilities, and include life drawing, cartooning and dance. Studio director Diana MCPherson explains how this brings colour to the lives of those from diverse backgrounds.

1.40 Reflective Rachmaninov

NZ mezzo Sarah Court

NZ mezzo Sarah Court Photo: Supplied

Bach Musica NZ's choristers, along Russian tenor Dmitry Rusakov and NZ mezzo Sarah Court, present Rachmaninov's Vespers. Sarah Court explains how the 15 movements are reflective, quiet and deeply moving.