Upbeat

The International Association of Music Libraries has expressed concern regarding the proposed closure of speciality libraries at the University of Auckland. Read more

What’s going on at the University of Auckland Music & Dance Library? Have we reached “Peak David”? And Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya talks to Upbeat ahead of concerts with the NZSO. Read more

The library housing many New Zealand music compositions is set to close, resulting in job losses. Read more

It’s one of the most recognizable lullabies – a go-to for many, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ has been adapted and performed by parents and professional musicians alike. But what's the real story… Read more Video

Chamber Music New Zealand is marking Matariki with unique performances in some of our Museums. Ngā taonga puoro player Alistair Fraser and double bass player Phil Boniface team up with story teller… Read more Video, Audio

Today it’s all about technology - new copyright laws for Youtube and Alexa teaches us music. Plus a live performance by Nga Taonga Puoro player Alistair Fraser and bass player Phil Boniface. Read more Video

Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto brings his charisma to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week to lead the performance of Ottensamer plays Weber. Read more Audio

3D printing has revolutionized housing, medicine and now music. The number of musicians experiencing repetitive strain injury is growing and instruments are being designed to try and stop the damage.

We mark World Refugee Day, and report on drama at the English National Opera, and we chat to charismatic conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto. Read more

Chief Conductor of the Perth Symphony Orchestra Jessica Gethin is on a flying visit to conduct the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and singer Michael Bolton tonight. She discusses how she has made her… Read more Audio

Russia’s famous Marinsky Orchestra visits Saudi Arabia, 3d printed instruments, energetic conductor Jessica Gethin on working with the APO and Michael Bolton, and we shine the spotlight on influential… Read more Video

Tony Ryan reviews the Christchurch Symphony Orchestras Fear and Courage concert featuring energetic pianist Nikolay Khozyainov. Read more Audio