Upbeat

Dean and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Canterbury University College of Arts preview UC Platform Arts Festival and discuss future of music in region. Audio

Thomas Goss reviews last weekend NZ tour opening Wellington performance by Austrian brass ensemble. Audio

Elizabeth Kerr reviews last Saturday's Wellington performance by the NZSO's 'Around the World in 80 Minutes' season. Audio

Cultural Coordinator of the NZ IceFest taking place in Christchurch until 14 October. Audio

Pianist and violinist from the Wellington-based Poneke Trio - tour NZ from 30 September. Audio

Dean Sky Lucas reviews the Auckland premiere of NZ Opera production of Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride'. Audio

British pianist performing around the country with the NZSO and conductor Andrew Litton. Audio

Australian conductor working with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Audio

American opera and classical crossover singer in Auckland to promote his debut cd 'Noah'. Audio

NZ pianist giving recital at Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber next week, ahead of leaving for overseas study. Audio

American pianist presenting books 1 and 2 of Lizst's Years of Pilgrimage at the Auckland War Memorial Museum's Fazioli Concert series this weekend. Audio

American conductor working with the NZSO and pianist Stephen Hough for their 'Around the World in 80 Minutes' tour. Audio