Upbeat

Winners Alex Taylor and Margarietha du Preez, and composer mentor Ross Harris talk about this year's workshop. Audio

Sue Thomas speaks to New Zealand author Stephen Daisley about his 2011 Australian Prime Ministers Literary Award winning book 'Traitor'. Audio

Tony Ryan reviews last Sunday's concert featuring Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Christchurch Cathedral Choir and The NZ Secondary Students' Choir among others. Audio

NZ pianist and violinist who are both living and working in the UK after winning Royal Overseas League Competition at different times. Audio

Hamilton-based composer and baritone on the premiere of his latest opera 'Walls of Troy' which is being premiered this weekend. Audio

Peter Mechen review's last Friday's Wellington concert by the NZSO National Youth Orchestra featuring organist Cameron Carpenter. Audio

Founder of The Dust Palace physical theatre company presenting 'Venus is..' at Auckland's Q theatre this week. Audio

Auckland Art Gallery senior curator on last weekend's re-opening and release of book 'Art Toi' which illustrates the gallery's NZ collection. Audio

Tony Ryan reviews last night's Christchurch performance by Czech pianist Peter Nagy and the NZSQ. Audio

Auckland based tenor and winner of 2011 Sydney Eisteddfod McDonald's Operatic Aria last weekend. Audio

Creative New Zealand Chief Executive talks about arts sector funding decisions that were announced yesterday. Audio

NZSO conductor Emeritus leading the 2011 National Youth Orchestra in concerts this Friday and Saturday evening. Audio