Upbeat

Michael Joel reviews Thursday's NZSQ performance which featured the guest pianist, Michael Houstoun. Audio

Opera Australia Chief Executive discusses his company's 2009 season which features some big New Zealand names. Audio

Auckland Festival Director on the preview launch of his next major project, AK09. Audio

The director and the chairperson of Wellington's Bach Choir discuss the group's fortieth anniversary celebrations. Audio

Janina Niccol reviews Monday's concert as the NYO embarks on its tour of the main centres. Audio

NZSO flutist reports from Beijing where her orchestra has just made its debut in the Forbidden City. Audio

Jennifer Shennan reports on the Mark Morris Dance Group's show, Mozart Dances. Audio

The new Musical Director of the New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir explains his enthusiasm for his new role. Audio

The writer and artist is presenting the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture at the launch of New Zealand Book Month. Audio

Organisers of the Waikanae Music Society discuss their succesful organisation's thirtieth anniversary. Audio

Tony Ryan reviews Sunday's concert which featured the prize-winning violin soloist Yunzhi Ling. Audio

New Zealand String Quartet violist describes the French Connections in the group's forthcoming tour. Audio