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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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Johnny Bertl and Reinhard Flatischler
Auckland Choral Composers of Waves upon Waves preview its premiere by Auckland Choral this weekend. Audio
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Raphael Bonachela: Sydney Dance Company
Artistic director of the Sydney Dance Company previews their Auckland performances Audio
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James Clayton and Alison Eldridge: Orchestra Wellington
Baritone soloist and director of Arohanui Strings preview this weekend's performance with Orchestra Wellington. Audio
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Tamsin Waley-Cohen: UK Violinist
Visiting violinist and Royal Overseas League Competition adjudicator. Audio
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John Kliem: Jack Bruce
Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of bassist Jack Bruce. Audio
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Tina Blackman: Author
Author of The Three Uncles: The Cole Brothers in the Great War. Audio
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Jennifer Shennan: OneOne Review
Jennifer reviews choreographer Daniel Belton's latest film project, OneOne. Audio
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Rachel Hyde: NZSO Review
Rachel reviews New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Opulence concert. Audio
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Graham Reid: World Music
Upbeat world music contributor looks at various North African artists. Audio
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Euan Murdoch: NZSM Head
Recently appointed Head of the New Zealand School of Music. Audio
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Toa Fraser: director
Film-maker Toa Fraser is returning to the theatre, 16 years after his the breakout season of his play 'Bare'. He tells Eva about what connects 'Bare' with his newest offering: 'Pure and Deep'. Audio
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Peter Hoar: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra review
Peter reviews last night's performance by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra with guest violinist Nikita Boriso-Glebsky. 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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