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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's Blues: BB King
NZ blues expert looks at the life and work of BB King. Read more Audio
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Sarah Billinghurst
12 May 2014Ex-pat New Zealander reflects on her time at the Metropolitan Opera. Audio
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Ben Hoadley
9 May 2014Auckland-based bassoonist previews Hamilton and Wellington concerts and premieres. Audio
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Peter Hoar: APO Review
9 May 2014Peter reviews last night's APO concert featuring violinist Benjamin Schmid and conductor Paul McCreesh. Audio
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James MacMillan: NZSO Hear and Far
9 May 2014Scottish composer and conductor presenting his work as part of the NZSO's 'Hear and Far' season. Audio
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Paul McCreesh: conductor
8 May 2014British conductor working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra tonight. Audio
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Sivan Rotem: Israeli Soprano
8 May 2014Israeli soprano giving a recital and masterclass at the New Zealand School of Music. Audio
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John Chen: NZ Pianist
8 May 2014Piano virtuoso returns home from Africa to perform Shostakovich with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra. Audio
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Jack Body and Ross Harris: Remembering David
7 May 2014Colleagues of composer David Farquhar preview the New Zealand School of Music concert Remembering David. Audio
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Tom Wrigglesworth
7 May 2014British comedian featuring at this year's New Zealand Comedy Festival. Audio
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Peter Mechen: NZSQ Review
7 May 2014Review of the New Zealand String Quartet performance with clarinettist James Campbell Audio
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James McCarthy: Orpheus Choir
7 May 2014British composer previews the Orpheus Choir performance of his work 17 Days. 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
- Email: upbeat@rnz.co.nz
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