Upbeat

Russian born violinist and co-adjudicator of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition comments on event so far. Audio

Auckland-based Venezuelan singer performing at the Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio

US based Russian conductor working with the Southern Sinfonia in Dunedin. Audio

NZ singer awarded New Zealand Order of Merit as part of recent Queen's Birthday Honours list. Audio

National co-ordinator for The Big Sing previews this year's event. Audio

Recipient of New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music as announced in Queen's Birthday Honours list. Audio

World music specialist explores the music of Iceland. Audio

Wellington jazz bassist previews the Wellington Jazz Festival taking place this week. Audio

Peter Hoar reviews last night's APO concert featuring violinist James Ehnes. Audio

Artistic director of Short+Sweet Dance Festival taking place in Auckland. Audio

Radio New Zealand's Paul Bushnell reports from the world's most prestigious art fair. Audio

Scottish conductor working leading the APO tonight and the Michael Hill International Violin Competition next weekend. Audio