Upbeat for Friday 12 August 2016

1:45 PM.Playing an instrument that doesn’t feature in an orchestra can present its challenges. But KBB Music Festival, which is in its 33^rd year offers young musicians from concert bands, jazz bands and… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Peter Hoar reviews the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s concert of denounced pieces, including Sibelius’ Finlandia; Bartók’s Piano Concerto No.3, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No.11. Conducted by… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.UK based Australian pianist Piers Lane brings his brilliance to the south island. He’s joining the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to perform Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto. He is also the… Read more Audio