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2:00 PM.Irish soprano Orla Boylan joins the New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill in NZ Opera's current production of Puccini's 'Tosca'. They take a break from rehearsals to tell Eva about the piece, its… Read more Audio

2:40 PM.Kate McIntosh brings her unique brand of theatre back to Wellington this week, after living in Belgium for 15 years. She tells Eva about her work 'All Ears'. Audio

2:20 PM.Norman looks at the work of pianist and composer Jonathan Crayford. Audio

2:00 PM.James Judd was Music Director with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra between 1997 and 2007. He's back this month, leading the orchestra in a nationwide tour, and conducting a gala evening with… Read more Audio

2:40 PM.Murray Gray and his wife Naomi McLeary began running their 'Going West Books and Writers Festival' 20 years ago. They celebrate the milestone this weekend, with the biggest festival yet. Murray tells… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Choreographer and teacher Sofia Mavragani has taken her performance workshop 'playforPLACE' to cities like Athens, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, and Reykjavik. This week, she joins actor and director… Read more Audio

2:00 PM.Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra concertmaster Andrew Beer is soloist for the Bruch Violin Concerto in the next edition of their 'Unwrap the Music' concert series. Audio

2:43 PM.Upbeat Australian correspondent Vincent O'Donnell is on this side of the Tasman at the moment, visiting the Christchurch Arts Festival. He talks about some of the Festival highlights. Audio

2:24 PM.The Christchurch Arts Festival and Free Theatre present The Mauricio Kagel Project this week, exploring the work and ideas of the Argentinian composer. Conductor Hamish McKeich and composer-pianist… Read more Audio

2:00 PM.The Christchurch School of Music celebrates 60 years this weekend. Music Director Celia Stewart tells Eva what they have planned for their Diamond Jubilee. Audio

8:40 PM.A recording of early children's radio session, hosted by two young boys, one called Albert. It features 9 year old violinist Alan Loveday (later an outstanding professional musician). Read more Audio

3:00 PM.In this week's episode: Eva speaks to Australian conductor Simone Young about her passion for Bruckner Symphonies, before speaking to director Amanda Rees and her sister, actor Donogh Rees about their… Read more Audio

2:40 PM.Tudor Consort music director previews this weekend's performance of Sweet Sixteen. Audio

2:20 PM.Performers involved in this weekend's Our Songs of the South folk-music festival. Audio

2:00 PM.Stars of Heroes at the Auckland Theatre Company. Audio

2:40 PM.New Zealand mezzo-soprano featuring at the Havelock North High School Arts Festival. Audio

2:20 PM.London based NZ pianist previews his upcoming New Zealand concerts. Audio

2:00 PM.Australian guitar soloist for this weekend's Orchestra Wellington concert. Audio

2:40 PM.Playwright talks about his new work All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever. Audio

2:20 PM.Gunter explores the work of guitarist Marc Ribot who is famous for his work with Tom Waits. Audio

2:00 PM.Rodney reviews the Takiri Ensemble's Waikanae concert as part of their national tour. Audio

2:22 PM.Phil Brownlee reviews Stroma's Interiors performance at Wellington City Gallery. Audio

2:00 PM.Canadian puppeteer performing his show The Daisy Theatre at the Auckland International Cabaret Season this week, Audio

2:40 PM.Music director of the Bay of Plenty Symphonia previews this weekend's Rising Stars performance. Audio

2:20 PM.Review of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Cathedral of Sound concert Audio