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12:14 PM.CEO of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra discusses the 2013 Season that was launched this week. Audio

1:07 PM.Actors appearing in upcoming Circa Theatre production of 'The Truth Game', written by Simon Cunliffe. Audio

12:28 PM.Manager of Nelson's Adam Chamber Music Festival on the launch of the 2013 season. Audio

12:09 PM.Award winning NZ Author whose latest book 'Soon' will be released this week. Audio

1:10 PM.Bass baritone from Auckland's V8 Vocal Ensemble giving a concert this weekend. Audio

12:47 PM.Peter Mechen speaks to Penny Pruden, Jenny McLeod and Donald Maurice about the life of NZ Composer Larry Pruden who died 20 years ago today. Audio

12:15 PM.Author, vocalist and composer/arranger/pianist discuss their latest collaboration 'These Rough Notes' based on the Antarctic experience. Of Scott and others. Audio

1:00 PM.Director of the Otago Arts Festival looks through the programme of this year's event. Audio

12:40 PM.Otago University Mozart Fellow and Auckland Youth Orchestra Composer in Residence previews upcoming AYO Premiere. Audio

12:15 PM.Mezzo and Soprano Soloists for the City of Dunedin Choir's upcoming performance of Rossini's 'Petite Missa Solemnis'. Audio

1:12 PM.Upbeat Australian correspondent talks to Jesse Wente - Head of Programming at the Toronto International Film Festival. Audio

12:15 PM.Music Director of Hamilton's Opus Orchestra previews upcoming concert. Audio

1:05 PM.NZ singer and composer previews upcoming tour of her latest show 'Do or Die'. Audio

12:14 PM.Dean and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Canterbury University College of Arts preview UC Platform Arts Festival and discuss future of music in region. Audio

1:21 PM.Thomas Goss reviews last weekend NZ tour opening Wellington performance by Austrian brass ensemble. Audio

12:58 PM.Elizabeth Kerr reviews last Saturday's Wellington performance by the NZSO's 'Around the World in 80 Minutes' season. Audio

12:15 PM.Cultural Coordinator of the NZ IceFest taking place in Christchurch until 14 October. Audio

1:05 PM.Pianist and violinist from the Wellington-based Poneke Trio - tour NZ from 30 September. Audio

12:40 PM.Dean Sky Lucas reviews the Auckland premiere of NZ Opera production of Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride'. Audio

12:08 PM.British pianist performing around the country with the NZSO and conductor Andrew Litton. Audio

1:00 PM.Australian conductor working with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Audio

12:40 PM.American opera and classical crossover singer in Auckland to promote his debut cd 'Noah'. Audio

12:15 PM.NZ pianist giving recital at Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber next week, ahead of leaving for overseas study. Audio

1:06 PM.American pianist presenting books 1 and 2 of Lizst's Years of Pilgrimage at the Auckland War Memorial Museum's Fazioli Concert series this weekend. Audio

12:09 PM.American conductor working with the NZSO and pianist Stephen Hough for their 'Around the World in 80 Minutes' tour. Audio