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12:50 PM.Ron Hanson introduces the New York based organisation 'Vox Novus' established to promote and disseminate contemporary music. Audio

12:15 PM.New Zealand composer Jack Body talks about recent projects that have seen him travel all over the world. Audio

1:40 PM.Eva talks with the New Zealand video art pioneer who performs at the film archive tonight, 'Duck Calling'. Audio

1:10 PM.Danish virtuoso violinist and conductor Nikolai Znaider visits New Zealand to conduct the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio

12:15 PM.Newly appointed organist at Wellington's St Mary's Cathedral will debut this Sunday, with Messiaen's Le Banquet Celeste. Audio

1:30 PM.Director of the Tudor Consort talks about their upcoming performance of 16th Century English music. Audio

1:10 PM.Portugese Percussionist performs with Contemporary Ensemble 'Stroma' in Wellington this Friday. Audio

12:15 PM.Cellist from the NZ String Quartet talks about 'Up Close' an educational programme for children. Audio

1:10 PM.Reviews last Saturday night's Wellington Orchestra concert featuring NZ pianist John Chen. Audio

12:15 PM.NZ composer working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for their 'Cut To Music' concert this Saturday night. Audio

1:08 PM.Renowned Australian pianist currently in NZ for a masterclasses, solo performances and concerts with the Southern Sinfonia. Audio

1:30 PM.Member of 'V8 Vocal Ensemble' previews this weekend's concert in Tauranga. Audio

1:15 PM.Founder and Artistic Director of 'Black Grace' dance group talks about current South Island tour. Audio

12:16 PM.Chamber Music NZ Operations Manager speaks about the 2008 New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. Audio

1:30 PM.Conductor of massed choir for the Auckland premiere of Karl Jenkin's 'The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace'. Audio

1:10 PM.Director of musical theatre adaptation of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' currently playing in Auckland. Audio

12:15 PM.Tasman String Quartet violist back in the country for a short tour with the ensemble before returning to the US. Audio

1:30 PM.Reviews the 'Soweto Gospel Choir's' Wellington performance last weekend. Audio

12:15 PM.Wellington Orchestra Music Director previews upcoming 'Music of the Gods' tour. Audio

1:20 PM.NZ singer songwriter recently released new album 'Beggar's Choice'. Audio

12:15 PM.NZ singer performing the lead role of Jenny Diver in Auckland Opera Studio's production of Weill's Threepenny Opera. Audio

1:30 PM.NZ composer currently living in Brunei sends us a postcard home. Audio

1:10 PM.German organist in the country for the 2008 NZ Association of Organists Congress in Auckland. Audio

12:15 PM.Chief Executive of the NZ Music Commission reflects on this year's New Zealand music month. Audio

1:40 PM.New Zealand School of Dance student taking part in the school's mid year choreographic season 'Steel Skeletons'. Audio