Midday
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In 1940, shortly before the premiere of his Symphonic Dances, Rachmaninov sat down at the piano with conductor Eugene Ormandy and demonstrated how he wanted the Philadelphia Orchestra to play it. This newly discovered recording is about to be released.
1pm Áine Kelly-Costello on Making Art and Music More Accessible
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Music and arts events in New Zealand are becoming more accessible for disabled people, says Áine Kelly-Costello, an Auckland based flutist, writer and advocate. She talks about her experiences as an advocate for accessibility in the arts and music - our interview is accompanied by a web story here.
1.30 Elizabeth Kerr reviews Zefiro
Ensemble Zefiro Photo: Marin Barza
Baroque wind ensemble Zefiro has recently begun a tour of the country. Elizabeth Kerr gives their opening night concert in Wellington her hearty approval.
2pm Ballet
Continuing our look at (or rather, listen to) ballet in Upbeat, a real rarity: Checkmate by Arthur Bliss.
