Conducting
The Best of Upbeat for 3 July 2015
In this week's episode, Eva meets the Belgian cornet virtuoso Harmen Vanhoorne, Roger Horrocks introduces his new collection of Len Lye's writings, and David Morriss talks to Edo de Waart: the brand… 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
Sarah Bisley: Ensemble Polymnia
Ensemble Polymnia present an all-Hungarian programme this Sunday, with works by Liszt, Bartok, and Szony, along with the 'Psalmus Hungaricus' by Kodaly. Audio
Karen Grylls: Choral Conductor
'30 years under the Grylls' is a tribute by the University of Auckland Chamber Choir to its fearless leader: conductor Karen Grylls. She looks back on her time with the choir. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 29 May 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to Australian conductor Richard Gill, before talking to Balanchine expert Diana White, and meeting Scotty Barnhart and Carmen Bradford of the Count Basie Orchestra.
…Ilyich Rivas: Conductor
Ilyich Rivas might be only 21, but he's already worked with a number of world-class orchestras including the Atlanta Symphony, London Philharmonic, and Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. This week… Audio
Weber - Romantic Venturer
He broke away from the Italian opera tradition and began to establish a German approach. He also took control of the production side, as Ken points out. "Weber evolved into the first truly hands on… Audio
Justus Rozemond: Rata Trio
The Rata Trio begin a tour of the upper North Island this coming weekend and will present their programme 'Pictures' to audiences in Mt Maunganui, Auckland, Whangarei and Kerikieri. Eva talks to bass… Audio
The Secret Life of Conductors
The most prestigious and yet misunderstood role in the orchestra must be that of the conductor. Kirsten Johnstone finds out about the art of conducting from some of New Zealand's well known Maestros.
…Elizabeth Lau: Wairua Sinfonietta
Auckland's newest orchestra takes the stage for the first time on Saturday evening in St Michael's Church, Remuera. Wairua Sinfonietta conductor Elizabeth Lau tells Eva what it's all about. Audio
Gary Brain: NZ Conductor
Paris-based NZ Conductor on his illustrious career and recent 70th Birthday. Audio
Making Maestros - Day One
We talk to Pietari Inkinen, Peter Walls and Claire Lewis from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, then we meet the five participants. This episode focuses on the first day of sessions in the Hunter… Audio