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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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Gunter Herbig: Lute Music
Gunter features music by baroque lutenist Jose Miguel Moreno. See music details below. Audio
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Carol Dyer: Kāpiti Chorale
The Kāpiti Chorale turned 30 last. Choir member and archivist Carol Dyer has written a book, looking back on the choir's history. Audio
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Edith Salzmann: Akaroa International Music Festival
The International Akaroa Music Festival enters its eighth year in January, combining education and performance, with tutors from around the country and the world. Artistic director Edith Salzmann… Read more Audio
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Andris Apse: Photographer
Andris Apse has released a new book titled 'Spirit of the South': a collection of large wilderness photographs of the South Island, chosen from his expansive archive from the past 30 years. Audio
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Thomas Sainsbury: Hauraki Horror
Playwright previews the Basement Theatre season of his Hauraki Horror. Audio
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Vincent O'Donnell: June Slee
Upbeat Melbourne correspondent interviews Oamaru author June Slee about her recent book 'Crime, Punishment and Redemption'. Audio
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Victoria Dadd and Gemma: CMNZ giving Tuesday
Chamber Music New Zealand staff preview their contribution to Giving Tuesday. Audio
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Wallace Chapman: Settling the Score
Host of this year's 'Settling the Score' concert announces the results. Audio
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Opeloge Ah Sam: Southside Arts Festival
Auckland based composer and conductor presenting 'Musika' concert as part of Southside Arts Festival. Audio
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Anna Edgington: Experimental Vocal Music
Anna Edgington: Experimental Vocal Music Upbeat experimental vocal music contributor looks at works by Ambrose Fields, Beardyman, Holly Herndon and Bjork. Audio
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Mark La Roche: Gisborne International Music Competition
The manager of the Gisborne International Music Competition previews this year's event. 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
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