Eva Radich
Jasmeen Patheja: 'Blank Noise'
'Blank Noise' has been making waves both artistically and socio-politically, creating multimedia work to combat sexual predation. Founder Jasmeen Patheja was in Auckland recently to present their work… Audio
Madison Nonoa: Christchurch Aria
The Dame Malvina Foundation Christchurch Aria is the first major vocal competition of the year. Eva speaks to the winner: soprano Madison Nonoa. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 10 July 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to British architecture writer Owen Hatherley, before catching up with the star Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko ahead of his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Audio
Lyndee-Jane Rutherford: The Ugly One
Actor starring in Circa Theatre's production of The Ugly One. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 26 June 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to actor Stuart Devenie about portraying Rupert Murdoch in the Auckland Theatre Company's production of 'Rupert: The Musical', before catching up with piano… Audio
Graham Kennedy and Darryl Stack
NY Radio Award Winners Radio NZ engineers speak about their Gold Medal in the Best Sound Category at the New York Festival Radio Awards. Audio
Jessica Cottis: Southern Sinfonia
Australian-British conductor previews her Southern Sinfonia performance. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 19 June 2015
Text: In this week's episode: Simon Denny and Matt Goertzen talk about the 'Secret Power' installation at this year's Venice Biennale, before Eva chats to New Zealand String Quartet cellist Rolf… Audio
Simon Romanos: Steely Dan
Upbeat contributor looks at the musical output of American band Steely Dan. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 12 June 2015
Upbeat broadcasts from Queenstown's Michael Hill International Violin Competition, before Eva speaks to playwright Jamie McCaskill and American Wagnerian soprano Christine Goerke. Audio
Dene Olding: MHIVC Artistic Advisor
Artistic Advisor of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition updates us on this year's event. Audio
Pietari Inkinen: NZSO Music Director
NZSO Music Director previews the Inkinen Festival which is the culmination of his 8 year tenure. Audio
Jamie McCaskill: 'Not in Our Neighbourhood'
Jamie McCaskill is the writer and director of 'Not in Our Neighbourhood', an up-close look at domestic violence, reflecting the time he spent on the staff of the Hauraki Women's Refuge. Audio
Graham Hickman: NZ Army Band
The New Zealand Army Band provides the soundtrack to most of 'Salute': the Royal New Zealand Ballet's memorial to the First World War. Eva speaks to their music director Graham Hickman. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 6 June 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to choral conductor Karen Grylls, after Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam talks Rossini, opera and politics. Audio
Joseph Lin: MHIVC judge
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition holds special significance for judge Joseph Lin: he won first prize in the 2007 event. Audio
Amalia Hall: violinist
New Zealand violinist Amalia Hall performs at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition as development prize-winner. Audio
Sarah Watkins: pianist
Sarah Watkins has her hands full this weekend, as one of two accompanists for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Audio
Nikki Chooi and Kerry Stevens: violin demonstration
Nikki plays an excerpt on a Stradivarius and a Guadagnini violin, with commentary from Kerry Stevens. Audio