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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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Jacqueline Coates & Tecwyn Evans: 'This Other Eden'
Dunedin composer Anthony Ritchie's latest opera 'This Other Eden' is based on Michelanne Foster's play of the same name, and centres on early New Zealand missionary Thomas Kendall and his interactions… Read more Audio
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Chris Cain: Blues Guitarist
American blues guitarist performing with Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra ahead of recordings with the ensemble. Audio
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Dan Beban: Experimental Music
Upbeat experimental music contributor explores recent works by NZ musician Jeff Henderson. Audio
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Barbara Glaser and Ronan Tighe
APO 2015 Launch Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra General and Artistic Managers launch their 2015 season. Audio
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Richard Mapp & Emma Sayers: Pianists
The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul begins a new series of piano recitals on Fridays at 6pm, starting tomorrow with Emma Sayers and Richard Mapp. They'll present a programme of solos and duets… Read more Audio
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John Jamieson: Translator
St Jerome is the patron saint of translators. On Tuesday, St Jerome's day, expert translator John Jamieson will put his skills to the test before a live audience as part of 'The Transparent… Read more Audio
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Tihi Puanaki and Sue Densem
The Christchurch City Choir has a big Pasifika concert this weekend. The concert begins with a traditional presentation of Karanga and Haka by Te Kotahitanga, the longest running Kapa Haka group in Te… Read more Audio
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Jeremy Mayall: New Zealand composer
Hamilton musician Jeremy Mayall is staying on in Dunedin this year, after being awarded Otago University's Mozart Fellowship for a second year. Eva catches up with the composer, and asks him about his… Read more Audio
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Robert Hoskins: Author and Academic
Editor of a new collection of writings by Douglas Lilburn called 'Douglas Lilburn: Memories of Early Years and Other Writings'. Audio
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George Chittenden: Organist
Scottish organist George Chittenden is the Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral Dunedin and will perform a concert on the Auckland Town Hall Organ. Audio
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Tony Lambert: Italian Film Festival
Director of the Italian Film Festival previews this year's event. Audio
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Eliah Sakakushev: Cellist
Auckland-based Bulgarian cellist currently collaborating with pianist Michael Houstoun and violinist Wilma Smith. 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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