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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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Ida Kavafian - violin
24 May 2013Violinist performing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this weekend, before judging the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Audio
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Composer Karlo Margetic and conductor Marc Taddei
23 May 2013Orchestra Wellington Emerging Composer-in-Residence and Music Director preview Sunday's concert. Audio
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Drummer Ron Samsom and bassist Kevin Haines
23 May 2013Samsom-Nacey-Haines trio musicians release their latest album 'Cross Now'. Audio
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Stephanie Sinclaire: artist and curator
22 May 2013Artist and organiser of Sea Star Studio's 'Circus of the Soul' festival, on in Wellington this weekend. Audio
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Helene Pohl: violinist
22 May 2013New Zealand String Quartet violinist makes her return to playing after a finger injury earlier this year. Audio
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Roger Wilson on Wagner
22 May 2013Baritone celebrates the 200th Anniversary of composer Richard Wagner. Audio
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Shona McCullugh: NZDC
21 May 2013Founder and Artistic Director of the NZ Dance Company on the upcoming national tour. Audio
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Kate Camp: Poet
Eva Radich talks to NZ poet Kate Camp, ahead of the launch of her new collection 'Snow White's Coffin' at Wellington's Goethe Institut. Read more Audio
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Lee Martelli: APO
21 May 2013Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Education Manager previews upcoming organ concert and other events. Audio
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Frank Gibson and Mike Nock
20 May 2013NZ drummer and pianist on Frank's master's recital at Otago University last week. Audio
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Peter Mechen: NZSO Review
20 May 2013Peter review the NZSO's Wellington performance of 'The Lark Ascending' season featuring Russian pianist Yevgeny Sudbin. Audio
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Claire Scholes: The Kiri Masterclass
20 May 2013Auckland based soprano and composer of 'The Kiri Masterclass' being premiered at Opera Factory this week. 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
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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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