Upbeat

Christchurch-based German pianist performing Beethoven's 'Piano Concerto No 4' with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Audio

Auckland based playwright on his latest offering: 'Richard Meros Salutes The Southern Man'. Audio

NZ Mezzo singing the role of Maddalena in NZ Opera's production of Verdi's 'Rigoletto'. Audio

Upbeat Melbourne correspondent Vincent O'Donnell speaks to top international architect about the Australia pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Audio

Dutch fortepianist giving performances and master classes at the NZSM in Wellington this week. Audio

Artistic Director and contributing composer of the Intrepid Music Project performing concert of New Zealand works in Auckland this weekend. Audio

Rachel Hyde reviews last Friday's Wellington concert featuring American cellist Lynn Harrell and conductor Andrew Grams. Audio

Australian poetry slam champion and community activist in NZ on behalf of the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. Audio

American conductor touring the country with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio

Music director of the Auckland Chamber Orchestra previews this weekend's concert featuring cellist Santiago Canon Valencia. Audio

Peter Hoar reviews last night's APO concert featuring the premiere of Ross Harris's Cello Concerto by Li-Wei Qin. Audio

Director of NZ Opera's production of Verdi's 'Rigoletto' which opens in Wellington on May 19. Audio