Upbeat

Upbeat correspondent reports from the Venice Biennale and speaks to the Curator of the New Zealand pavillion, Heather Galbraith. Audio

Artistic Advisor of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition updates us on this year's event. Audio

NZSO Music Director previews the Inkinen Festival which is the culmination of his 8 year tenure. Audio

American guitarist giving a series of recitals and masterclasses around New Zealand School. Audio

The Wellington Young-Professionals' Choir previews performances in Masterton and Wellington. Audio

Wellington based singer-songwriter previews her New Zealand tour on behalf of Arts on Tour. Read more Audio

Jamie McCaskill is the writer and director of 'Not in Our Neighbourhood', an up-close look at domestic violence, reflecting the time he spent on the staff of the Hauraki Women's Refuge. Audio

The New Zealand Army Band provides the soundtrack to most of 'Salute': the Royal New Zealand Ballet's memorial to the First World War. Eva speaks to their music director Graham Hickman. Audio

In this week's episode: Eva speaks to choral conductor Karen Grylls, after Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam talks Rossini, opera and politics. Audio

Mayor Vanessa van Uden talks to Eva about the significance of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition for Queenstown. Audio

The Michael Hill International Violin Competition holds special significance for judge Joseph Lin: he won first prize in the 2007 event. Audio

New Zealand violinist Amalia Hall performs at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition as development prize-winner. Audio