Upbeat

Russian born New Zealand violinist performing TchaikovskyÂ's 'Souvenir dÂ'un lieu cher' with the APO this Friday. Audio

Convenor of the Music Education Conference 2009 being held in Christchurch next week. Audio

Inaugural New Zealand Poet Laureate launching her seventh book 'Mirabile Dictu' at the National Library this week. Audio

Auckland Brass and National Brass Band baritone horn player talks about upcoming concerts and international tours. Audio

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir music director presenting 'Magnificat' concert this weekend in Christchurch. Audio

Peter Hoar reviews last night's 'Splendour of Tchaikovsky' concert featuring British cellist Jamie Walton. Audio

Australian pianist debuting with The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra next weekend playing Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue'. Audio

Producer, Robbie Ellis talks to past violinist, concertmaster, concerto soloist and manager of the NYO, Ted Pople. Audio

Contributor Colin Morris looks at the work and life of 'Bob Willis and his Texas Playboys'. Audio

New York based New Zealand organist. Audio

NZ based guitaritst talks about the recent release of his cd of Lilburn and Farquhar guitar works. Audio

NZ Opera General Director talks us through the plot and music of Bizet's 'Carmen'. Audio