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Upbeat
A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Navigation for Upbeat
Upbeat concluded in 2020, Interviews, spoken features and podcasts from across RNZ Concert are now available at Concert Talk
Latest audio
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Robert Gordon: 'The Best of Enemies'
After Robert Gordon saw footage of the 1968 series of debates between Gore Vidal and William F Buckley, he contacted his collaborator Morgan Neville to begin work on their documentary 'The Best of… Read more Video, Audio
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David Alsop: Visual Arts
David looks at some issues and goings on in the fine-art world, including artist royalty payments and the upcoming opening of the Govett-Brewster Gallery/Len Lye Centre in Taranaki. Audio
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Julian Bliss: Clarinettist
Hotshot British clarinettist Julian Bliss plays with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week in their 'Inspired by Jazz' programme. Julian made his television debut at the age of five, and 21… Read more Audio
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Vincent O'Donnell and Lucy Sussex, New Zealand Author
Upbeat Australian correspondent interviews the Christchurch-born, Melbourne-based author about her latest book: 'Blockbuster! Fergus Hume and The Mystery of a Hansom Cab'. Audio
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Anna Leese and Kirsten Robertson: Tākiri Ensemble
The Tākiri Ensemble is New Zealand's latest vocal group, featuring the talents of soprano Anna Leese and pianist Kirsten Robertson. Audio
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Matthew Marshall: Guitarist
New Zealand guitarist Matthew Marshall's latest CD is titled 'Rhapsody on a Riff', and features music by ex-pat composer Michael Calvert. Matthew tells Eva about the album. Audio
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Greg Squire on Ian Lyons
NZSO Violinist Greg Squire talks about the work and influence of luthier Ian Lyons, who died last week. Audio
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Dominic Groom: NZSO Review
Dominic reviews the Wellington performance from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, pianist Simon Trpceski and conductor Vasily Audio
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Mark Lockett: 'Redaction'
'Redaction' is the result of a collaboration between jazz drummer Mark Lockett and Taonga Pūoro legend Richard Nunns. Mark tells Eva what's behind it. Audio
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The Best of Upbeat for 10 July 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to British architecture writer Owen Hatherley, before catching up with the star Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko ahead of his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Read more Audio
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Jennifer Shennan: Footnote NZ Review
Jennifer reviews the season opening performance of Footnote NZ's NOW 2015 Season. Audio
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Ray Chan: Conductor
Conductor for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Open Orchestra South performance Audio
Upbeat
12pm-1pm Music news, talk features and interviews, new releases etc.
1pm-3pm ‘Onstage’ - highlights from RNZ’s recordings of live music performances
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A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Monday to Friday, 12pm-3pm
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