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Upbeat
A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
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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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Simon Romanos: Nikola Kodjabashia
Upbeat contributor Simon Romanos explores the 'Explosion of a Memory' album by Nikola Kodjabashia. Audio
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Sabine Vogel and Alex Nowitz: Vitamin S
German flutist and vocalist/composer presenting live intrument and electronic works at the Audio Foundation in Auckland on behalf of Vitamin S. Audio
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Anika Moa
NZ singer and songwriter previews her 2015 Winery Tour and her latest studio album. Audio
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Amanda Skoog: NZ Ballet 2015
Managing director of the Royal NZ Ballet previews the 2015 season and discusses selection of new director Francesco Ventriglia. Audio
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Daniel de Vries, Cato and Joost van Dijck: My Baby
Amsterdam based soul-funk-blues trio who are touring NZ this month. Audio
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Peter Walls: Chamber Music New Zealand CEO
Recently announced CEO of Chamber Music New Zealand discusses his hopes and plans for the organisations. Audio
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Christopher Blake: NZSO 2015
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive previews their 2015 concerts. Audio
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John Kliem: Steve Swallow
Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of US jazz bassist Steve Swallow. Audio
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Stuart Maunder: NZ Opera 2015
NZ Opera General Director announces the 2015 season. Audio
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Robert Bickerton
New Zealand Order of Merit Manager of the Adam Chamber Music Festival, and recently named Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. 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
Click here to find out about the music played on Upbeat today.
A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Monday to Friday, 12pm-3pm
- Email: upbeat@rnz.co.nz
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