Upbeat

Peter reviews the first Wellington concert of the NZSO's Beethoven Symphony Cycle. Last night's concert featured Symphonies 1, 2 and 3. Audio

Philip Norman: Christchurch Music Centre Music spokesperson on the Christchurch Music Centre Trust comments on yesterday's good news announcement by Prime Minister John Key that the government would… Read more Audio

Local clarinettist releases his new CD Clarinet Treasures. Mark is back home in Christchurch briefly from his home in Sydney where he's been based for many years. "Hidden Treasures" features music… Read more Audio

Simon explores the Spectral works of composers including Magnus Lindberg, Tristan Murail and Iannis Xenakis. Spectralism was developed in the 1970's through the examination of the timbral qualities of… Read more Audio

Auckland University professor of applied mathematics talks about his Royal Society lecture "Mathematics and Music: the beauties of pattern". James is an avid jazz violinist who has taught in… Read more Audio

Auckland based recorder player previews The Committee's New Music for Old Instruments workshop taking place at Ponsonby Baptist Church this Saturday. The workshop brings together seven new music… Read more Audio

Peter looks back over the life of 20th century German composer Richard Strauss who was born on this day 150 years ago. Audio

Los Angeles based NZ composer and musician performing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this week. Mark is professor for viola and violin at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles… Read more Audio

Upbeat Jazz contributor look at the work of American composer and pianist Bill Evans. Audio

Hamilton-based Soprano and early music specialist performing in the 'Affetto' ensemble's Made in New Zealand concerts in Auckland and Hamilton this weekend. Audio

Nicks reviews some of the weekend's Wellington Jazz Festival shows including international superstar Chick Corea. Audio