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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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Justine Cormack, Ashley Brown & Sarah Watkins
NZTrio musicians preview their upcoming performances. Read more Audio
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Andrew Paterson and Todd Rippon: Isaac Newton play
Circa Theatre's production of 'Isaac's Eye' by Lucas Hnath. Audio
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Philip Norman and Dean Major:Douglas Lilburn NZ Hall of Fame
Two of Douglas Lilburn's close friends and colleagues celebrate his upcoming induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Read more Audio
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Paul Rosoman: Organist
Organist Paul Rosoman launches his latest CD 'Ciacona' at Old St Paul's in Wellington this weekend, fresh from his four-month-long European tour. Audio
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Peter Hoar: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Review
Peter reviews last night's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance, featuring violin virtuoso Ning Feng. Audio
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Bernd Glemser: Pianist
Christchurch audiences have a wonderful musical experience to enjoy this weekend. Bernd Glemser, one of today's elite pianists, will perform the Second Brahms Concerto with the Christchurch Symphony… Read more Audio
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Carlos Miguel Prieto
Mexican conductor working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week Audio
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Betsy Erickson
Ballet Master of San Francisco Ballet visiting NZ as guest tutor for the New Zealand School of Dance's Graduation Season. Audio
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Wu Na, Gao Ping and Sara Brodie: High Mountain, Flowing Water
Chinese guqin player, pianist and NZ director of High Mountain, Flowing Water being presented in Dunedin and Wellington. Audio
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Sophie Kelly: Nelson Arts Festival
Director of the Nelson Arts Festival previews this year's events. Audio
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Michael Houstoun: Beethoven Complete Sonatas
Top NZ pianist launches his new recording of the complete Beethoven Sonatas. 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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