Upbeat

A 128 year old Italian violin went up for auction over the weekend, who was the famous owner? Trevor Reekie explores the world of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriella, and Glenn Gould proves why the… Read more

Shlomo Mintz is one of the greatest violinists in the world today. He is visiting New Zealand in three capacities: violinist, teacher, and conductor. We find out what motivates an artist of this… Read more Video, Audio

World renowned violinist Shlomo Mintz on life, technique and the love of music, and we round out our quartet of quartets with the Nash Ensemble. Read more

Clarissa Dunn speaks with sensational American pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton who make their debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tomorrow night. The identical twins will play… Read more Audio

It’s 50 years ago this week since 2001: A Space Odyssey came out, we meet talented piano duo Christina and Michelle Naughton, and the New Zealand String Quartet perform Schubert’s Rosamunde quartet. Read more

Integrated dancer Rodney Bell describes his Festival 2018 show running alongside the Commonwealth Games. Hurihuri stars Rodney dancing in the air strapped into his wheelchair in an aerial duet with… Read more Audio

Wellington based professional choir Inspirare is bringing Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers) to life this weekend. Artistic director Mark Stamper and guest tenor Chris McRae discuss what it takes… Read more Audio

We mark the passing of a famous French tenor, explore Rachmaninov’s Vespers and we hear from Kiwi dancer Rodney Bell who’s performing at the Commonwealth Games Arts Festival. Plus our famous fours… Read more

Garry Trinder recently chalked up twenty years as the Director of the New Zealand School of Dance. But the anniversary comes after a difficult period, with an expansion plan for the School cancelled… Read more Audio

Wellington Brass Band triumphs in every category at the Australian National Band Championshiops. A UK violist wins a landmark case for hearing loss caused by extreme rehearsal volume. New Zealand… Read more Audio

We celebrate International Piano Day with prizes, Jonathan Crayford on his Steinway tour of Aotearoa and concert pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim is our famous five conductor of the day. Read more

We look ahead to Easter at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, hear underground sound art beneath an Auckland volcano and another famous conductor. Read more Audio