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Verdi's opera 'Macbeth' takes on new meaning in the production at the Auckland Arts Festival by South African director Brett Bailey. Composer Fabrizio Cassol talks to Eva about what changes he's made… Read more Audio

Peter reviews the performance by Canadian early-music ensemble Tafelmusik at the Auckland Arts Festival. Audio

Eric Languet is back in New Zealand from his home in the Reunion Islands, working with Footnote Dance on 'Bbeals'. He tells Eva about the work and its 1980s inspiration. Audio

Jonathon reviews the first weekend's theatre action from the Auckland Festival, including Lemi Ponifasio's 'I AM'. Audio

Sophie Roberts returns to the Silo Theatre to direct 'The Book of Everything' for the Auckland Festival. Audio

Christopher Marshall announces the programme for his Christchurch-based chamber music series Christopher's Classics, as it enters its 20th year. Audio

19-year-old Manase Latu is the tenor soloist in the Auckland Choral performance of Handel's oratorio 'Israel in Egypt'. He joins conductor Uwe Grodd to preview their performance. Audio

New Zealand choreographer previews his new work I AM at the Auckland Festival. Audio

Upbeat contributor previews the soon to be released CD 'Tonewoods and Bear Claw' by NZ guitarist Bruce Paine. Audio

Choreographer and composer talk about their collaboration on PAH. Audio

National Concerto Competition Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the National Concerto Competition final. Audio

Review of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Water and Light performance. Audio