Upbeat

The city of Upper Hutt is something of a mecca for luthiers. There are at least four living there making violins, cellos, acoustic, jazz and electric guitars for local and international musicians… Read more Audio

Henry Wong Doe speaks about his upcoming performance of Grieg's Piano Concetto with the Apo and recent release of 'Landscape Portrait's' CD on Rattle records. Audio

Producer of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is taking place at the moment and involves a number of New Zealand performers. Audio

Donald Maurice and Inbal Megiddo: Recovering Forbidden Voices New Zealand School of Music viola and cello professors preview the Recovering Forbidden Voices conference which will bring to life Jewish… Read more Audio

Conductor of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band talks about their current tour. Audio

Robert Johnson reviews a recent release of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius and Symphony No 1. The conductor on the disc, Edo de Waart, is in New Zealand this week with the New Zealand Symphony… Read more Audio

David looks at happening in the art world around the country and explores how galleries have influenced the way that viewers engage with art. Audio

Wellington-based Chinese pianist performing Ravel's Piano Concerto with Orchestra Wellington this weekend. Audio

Touch Compass Artistic Director and composer speak about Touch Company Dance Company's upcoming season at Auckland's Q Theatre Loft. Audio

Domenic reviews the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 'Shakespeare in Music' programme. Audio

New Zealand Mezzo-soprano and winner of this year's Dame Kiri Te Kanawa scholarship, awarded as part of the Lexus Song Quest. Audio

Kate Mead speaks to members of the Doric String Quartet who judged the NZCT Chamber Music Contest National Finals. Audio