Upbeat

Peter looks at early String Quartets by New Zealand composers.

Archival audio in this programme was supplied by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. Read more Audio

Schumann's spectacular 4-horn concerto gets an outing tonight with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and featuring their horn section as soloists. Eva catches up with the first and second horn… Read more Audio

Sisters in Arms tells the story of two women during WW1, New Zealand surgeon Jessica Scott and Serbian Sergeant Sofia Jovanovic, played by Jessica Latton and Sanja Krsmanovic Tasic. Audio

Auckland's newest orchestra takes the stage for the first time on Saturday evening in St Michael's Church, Remuera. Wairua Sinfonietta conductor Elizabeth Lau tells Eva what it's all about. Audio

Swedish trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger returns to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this week, playing a concerto written for him by Australian composer Brett Dean. He tells Eva about playing new… Read more Audio

Artistic Director and choreographer in residence discuss their work taking place in conjunction with the Christchurch Body Festival. Audio

Upbeat vocal music contributor looks at works that use music to encourage intercultural discussion, peace and unity. Audio

Chief Executive of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra unveils the ensemble's 2015 Season. Audio

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Principal trombonist previews some of the many brass-focused events this week. Audio

Star of the one-woman show 'Human Fruit Bowl' which is touring NZ this month. Audio

Artistic Director of Auckland's Tempo Dance Festival which opens this week. Audio

New Zealand artist previews his new exhibition The Personal Effects of Kim Dotcom at Wellington's Adam Art Gallery and discusses his selection for next year's Venice Biennale. Audio