Upbeat

Newly announced 2009-11 New Zealand Poet Laureate. Audio

Auckland Jazz pianist performing in Albany this weekend as part of Massey University's Made in New Zealand concert. Audio

Auckland based pianist and composer touring the country with Miranda Adams on behalf of Chamber Music NZ. Audio

Three British based New Zealand musicians begin a nationwide tour with their show about Colonial New Zealand. Audio

Improvising British pianist, Neil Brand is in the country to present his show 'The Silent Pianist Speaks' at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Audio

Auckland curator and writer, who'll be delivering Dunedin's Annual Hocken lecture about Poet, Editor and Art Patron, Charles Brasch. Audio

Reviews Auckland Chamber Orchestra's weekend concert Wax Lyrical. Audio

Wellington's New Zealand School of Music 2009 Lilburn Composer in Residence. Audio

German film maker viviting on behalf of the NZ International Film Festival to present 'Trip to Asia - The Quest for Harmony'. Audio

Australian-based classical guitarist performing with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week. Audio

Richard Mapp reviews last Friday night's NZSO concert featuring conductor Mark Wigglesworth and pianist Alexander Melnikov. Audio

Director and vocalist from the New Zealand School of Music's upcominng production of Handel's 'Semele'. Audio