Upbeat

NZ pianist previews upcoming performance of Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto with Wellington Orchestra as well as Bach's Goldberg Variations. Audio

Deirdre Tarrant reviews last night's premiere of Ethan Stiefel and Johan Kobborg's co-production featuring Gillian Murphy as Giselle. Audio

Sydney-based NZ pianist and recent doctoral graduate from Florida State University performing at Expressions in Upper Hutt this weekend. Audio

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Music Director previews the 2013 season. Audio

Manager and member of Tamashii Taiko who are performing at Art in the Dark festival in Ponsonby this weekend. Audio

Viola soloist performing with both the Auckland Philharmonia and Christchurch Symphony Orchestras. Audio

Director of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition on recent developments for next year's event. Audio

Director of Auckland Opera Studio on the upcoming performance of Mozart's 'Cosi Fan Tutte'. Audio

Danish choreographer and Principal Dancer at London's Royal Ballet on his upcoming co-production of Giselle with Ethan Stiefel and the Royal NZ Ballet. Audio

Director of WOMAD Taranaki previews next year's festival. Audio

Countertenor and winner of this year's New Zealand Aria competition. Audio

Musical director of 'Brel' at Auckland's Silo Theatre featuring the works of French song writer Jacques Brel. Audio