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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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Darren Watson: Little Walter
Upbeat blues contributor looks at the world of Little Walter. Audio
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Chalium Poppy and Anna Plotka: Hercules
Stars of the Handel Consort & Quire's Auckland production of Handel's 'Hercules'. Audio
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Rachael Elizabeth Brand
Norway-based New Zealand musician and educator talks about some of their major arts initiatives. Audio
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Luca Manghi and David Kelly
Donizetti Trio Flutist and pianist from the Auckland based Donizetti Trio preview their New Zealand tour. Audio
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Torleif Thedeen: Swedish Cellist
Swedish cellist working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week. Read more Audio
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Warwick Fyfe: Australian Baritone
Australian baritone starring in NZ Opera's production of Don Giovanni. Audio
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Grant Hutchinson: Jubilate Singers
Jubilate Singers Music Director previews their performance of Handel's oratorio Israel in Egypt. Audio
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Jason Wright: NZ Composer
Composer working with choreographer Luke Hanna on his new show Eye. Audio
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Philip Rhodes and Frances Wilson
Auckland Opera Studio starring tenor and producer of the upcoming staging of Lucia di Lammermoor. Audio
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Roger Manins: Saxophonist
New Zealand tenor sax player Roger Manins' latest album 'Hip Flask 2' is released on Rattle Records, featuring Roger on tenor sax, Stu Hunter on organ, Adam Hunter on Piano, Brendan Clarke on bass and… Read more 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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