Upbeat for Friday 24 February 2012
12:15 Stefan Cassamenos
Australian pianist performing with the Waitakare Orchestra this weekend
12:30 Avi Shoshani
Israel Philharmonic Secretary General talks about the New Zealand Orchestral Ministry of Culture and Heritage Sector review
12:45 Emma Rice
Director of The Wild Bride, opening in the International Festival of the Arts tonight
1pm Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan
Folk-music duo currently touring the country