Upbeat

Kiwi composer Claire Cowan’s year has been full of praise. Her commission for NZ Trio was featured on their Tui winning Classical Album of the year. Claire’s ensemble Blackbird also gained applause… Read more Audio

This is the season for giving, and that’s exactly what a group of musicians and students from various medical backgrounds are coming together to do. The concert Semblemande, will give classical music… Read more Audio

It’s that time of year again when Handel’s Messiah is performed everywhere. The NZSO set the ball rolling with their Wellington performance conducted by Brett Weymark with three Australian soloists… Read more Audio

A New Zealand artist has won the Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2017. Upbeat’s Australian correspondent Vincent O’Donnell sits down with Melbourne based Aucklander Daniel von Sturmer, whose work… Read more Audio

Christopher’s Classics in Christchurch has hosted two of reviewer Tony Ryan’s top concerts for 2017. Today he looks ahead to what chamber music delights Christopher Moore has programmed for next… Read more Audio

Australian Soprano Celeste Lazarenko, known for her “electrifying” performances, is adding her voice to this year’s New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Messiah with the Orpheus Choir. The Guildhall trained… Read more Audio

The deep sea sounds of whales was the inspiration of the 2017 Todd Young Composer Competition winner Daniel Sun. His piece Nga Aria o Tangaroa offers a textured musical experience for the audience. He… Read more Audio

Love it or hate it, Christmas music is everywhere this time of year. And it seems Sol3 Mio love Christmas, and the public love their new Christmas themed album. A Very Merry Christmas, which launched… Read more Video, Audio

The Nelson School of Music is gearing up for its reopening next year with the appointment of a new director.  The School Trust Board has appointed Auckland Grammar HOD Music James Donaldson who will… Read more Audio

Not too sure what to do to keep your brain stimulated this summer? Suite Gallery’s David Alsop has compiled a list of not-to-be-missed exhibitions on around the country over the warmer months… Read more Audio

Bach Musica end their festive 40^th anniversary season with Puccini’s Italian Messa di Gloria and Mozart’s Concerto for flute and harp this weekend. Award winning international Flautist Luca Manghi and… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister and Arts Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's concerned about reports that the publicly funded national dance company, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, will not include any of this… Read more Audio