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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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Eduard Wesly and Miranda Hutton: 18th-Century oboe quartets
Dutch oboist and early-music specialist Eduard Wesly performs a concert of classical-era chamber music with members of NZ Barok and Affetto, including violinist Miranda Hutton. Audio
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Simon Romanos: Nikola Kodjabashia
Simon looks at an album of music by Macedonian crossover artist Nikola Kodjabashia. Audio
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Taofia Pelesasa: 'At The Wake'
'At the Wake' is a new black comedy by Victor Rodger, with Taofia Pelesasa playing the playwright himself. Audio
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Megan Henderson and Callum MacCrimmon
Breabach Fiddler/vocalist and piper from Scotland-based celtic folk band Breabach who are touring New Zealand this month. Audio
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John Eady: Lewis Eady 130 Anniversary
Owner of Lewis Eady music shop in Auckland celebrates 130th Anniversary with a week of concerts. Read more Audio
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Resound: Ross Harris
Kenneth Young introduces Ross Harris's 'The Floating Bride, the Crimson Village', a collaboration with poet Vincent O'Sullivan. Audio
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Tom Poster: British Pianist
British pianist currently touring New Zealand with violinist Tamsin Waley Cohen and cellist Bartholomew la Follette and judging the ROSL competition. Audio
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Norman Meehan: Michael Garrick
Upbeat Jazz contributor looks at the work of British jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer Michael Garrick. Audio
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Simon O'Neill: NZ Tenor
Top NZ opera singer talks about upcoming performances including a fundraiser at Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch tonight. Audio
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Jennifer Shennan: Life! Death! Prizes! review
Jennifer review Life! Death! Prizes! by Lucy Marinkovich and Anita Hunziker. Audio
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Marie Brown: Voix de Femmes
Director of the Alliance Française Voix de Femmes choir which focuses on French and New Zealand compositions and composers. Audio
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Peter Mechen: NZSO Review
Peter reviews the Wellington performance of the NZSO's In the Hall of the Mountain King. 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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