Upbeat

Russian violinist and British-born NZSO principal cellist performing Brahms Double Concerto with the NZSO this week. Audio

Founder of Square Eyes children's arthouse film festival taking place at the NZ Film Archive in Wellington over school holidays. Audio

Nelson based classical guitarist performing Christchurch concert tomorrow night as part of Christopher's Classics Series. Audio

NZ soprano and event co-ordinator of Opera Factory's performances of Rossini and Donizetti comic operas which open in Auckland tonight. Audio

Recently appointed New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive speaks about plans for the orchestra. Audio

Australian opera director working on 'The Butcher and the Bear ' which is showing at Auckland's Herald Theatre this week. Audio

NZ bass performing in Boutique Opera's production of Edward German's 'Tom Jones'. Audio

Member of Strike percussion ensemble performing Batterie 100 which involves 100 student percussionists from Wellington and Porirua schools. Audio

Reviewers Peter Hoar, Peter Mechen and Tony Ryan comment on the NZSO 2012 season which was released last weekend. Audio

Reviews last night's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra concert of Beethoven's Symphony No 8 and Orff's Carmina Burana. Audio

Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, leading a review of orchestral funding in New Zealand. Audio

Otago Daily Times Deputy Editor and writer of 'The Truth Game' - premiering at Dunedin's Fortune Theatre this week. Audio