Upbeat

UK-based New Zealand conductor Rachel Young will lead the Orquesta Sinfonica de Chilé this weekend in performances of music by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. She tells Eva how this came about. Audio

David looks at some goings on in the arts world, including exhibitions, funding issues, and allegations of forgery. Audio

German jazz pianist Benny Lackner is in the country with his trio to perform at the Auckland Jazz Festival. Eva chats to Benny about his playing and aesthetic. Audio

Claire Mabey has a busy few weeks ahead of her; she's in charge of both the Tauranga Arts Festival and Wellington's LitCrawl writers and readers events. Audio

Dunedin violinist Tessa Petersen has just been named Concertmaster of the Southern Sinfonia. She talks to Eva about what the new job involves. Audio

'Lost Oscillations' is a contribution to the Audacious Festival in Christchuch from sonic artists Dugal McKinnon and Jim Murphy. They tell Eva how it works, and what was involved in its creation. Audio

Dialogos is the latest release from the Chris Mason-Batley Group, based on improvisations on the music of John Psathas. Audio

Elizabeth reviews the Wellington performance by the Vienna Piano Trio, who are touring the country with Chamber Music New Zealand. Audio

The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced the 2016 season; the first to be fully programmed by Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia. Audio

Irish musicians Stephen Doherty and David Doocey preview their New Zealand tour with the Australian singer-songwriter Roesy. Audio

Organist John Wells is the adjudicator for this year's Rönisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition. He tells Eva what he'll be looking for in a potential winner. Audio

Guitarist Graham McLeod and bass player Holly Downes are two thirds of The String Contingent. The Australian folk trio are touring the country at the moment. Audio