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    Upbeat for Friday 23 December 2016

    • Previous Episode: Thursday, 22 December 2016
    • Next Episode: Sunday, 25 December 2016
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    • Best of Upbeat 2016 - Francis Uprichard & Karl Fritsch

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      Brown Sloth Creature an art work by Francis Upritchard and Karl Fritsch

      1:40 PM.In May New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard and jeweller Karl Fritsch joined Upbeat to discuss their work together. The Germans have a word for it: Gesumptkunsthandwerk: the marriage of art, craft… Read more Audio

      Best of Upbeat 2016 - Francis Uprichard & Karl Fritsch
    • Best of Upbeat 2016 – Klaus Heymann

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      Naxos recording artist Chinese violinist Tianwa Yang

      1:20 PM.Naxos was one a name to strike fear into the recording artist’s heart but how times have changed.  Founder Klaus Heymann was one of the first to realise that instead of fighting the digital revolution… Read more Audio

      Best of Upbeat 2016 – Klaus Heymann
    • Choir Carnegie Hall bound

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      Nelson Civic Choir

      1:00 PM.The Nelson Civic Choir is off to perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in January. Choral Conductor Chris Lukies explains how the invitation from Distinguished Concerts International New York arrived… Read more Audio

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      Choir Carnegie Hall bound
    • Previous Episode: Thursday, 22 December 2016
    • Next Episode: Sunday, 25 December 2016

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