Upbeat

Bassoonist and pianist from the Mimosa Ensemble talk about their Lower Hutt residency. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor celebrates the 90th birthday of drummer Roy Haynes. Audio

Director of Return of the Free China Junk previews its New Zealand International Film Festival screenings Audio

Projection artist previews his light installation for Capital 150: The Big Birthday Party. Audio

American trumpet player working with the New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra. Audio

French soprano starring in NZ Opera's season of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Audio

After playing the fiendish harpsichord part in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 5 with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Indra Hughes wanted a new challenge. He’s wrapping his fingers around the first… Read more Audio

'Blank Noise' has been making waves both artistically and socio-politically, creating multimedia work to combat sexual predation. Founder Jasmeen Patheja was in Auckland recently to present their work… Read more Audio

The Dame Malvina Foundation Christchurch Aria is the first major vocal competition of the year. Eva speaks to the winner: soprano Madison Nonoa. Audio

Dr George Barker is an expert on Copyright and Intellectual Property law. He tells Eva Radich why he thinks New Zealand Copyright laws need tightening. Audio

Simon looks at some recordings from Miles Davis' 'wilderness years'. Audio

Italian conductor Francesco Pasqualetti is back in the country to lead NZ Opera's production of Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly'. He tells Eva about his special connection to Puccini. Audio