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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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Bernie Breslin: Luthier
7 Aug 2014The 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
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Henry Wong Doe: NZ pianist
6 Aug 2014Henry 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
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David Allfrey: Edinburgh Tattoo
6 Aug 2014Producer of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is taking place at the moment and involves a number of New Zealand performers. Audio
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Donald Maurice and Inbal Megiddo
6 Aug 2014Donald 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
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Owen Clarke: NZ Navy Band Tour
5 Aug 2014Conductor of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band talks about their current tour. Audio
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Critic's Chair: ELGAR: The Dream of Gerontius
5 Aug 2014Robert 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
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David Alsop: Visual Arts
5 Aug 2014David looks at happening in the art world around the country and explores how galleries have influenced the way that viewers engage with art. Audio
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Jian Liu: Pianist
5 Aug 2014Wellington-based Chinese pianist performing Ravel's Piano Concerto with Orchestra Wellington this weekend. Audio
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Catherine Chappell and Claire Cowan
4 Aug 2014Touch Compass Artistic Director and composer speak about Touch Company Dance Company's upcoming season at Auckland's Q Theatre Loft. Audio
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Dominic Groom: NZSO review
4 Aug 2014Domenic reviews the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 'Shakespeare in Music' programme. Audio
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Bianca Andrew: NZ Mezzo-Soprano
4 Aug 2014New Zealand Mezzo-soprano and winner of this year's Dame Kiri Te Kanawa scholarship, awarded as part of the Lexus Song Quest. Audio
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John Myerscough and Alex Redington
4 Aug 2014Kate Mead speaks to members of the Doric String Quartet who judged the NZCT Chamber Music Contest National Finals. 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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