Piano
David Kelly and Marianne Schultz: 'Miss Donnithorne's Maggot'
'Miss Donnithorne's Maggot' is an unusual chamber opera by Peter Maxwell Davies, receiving a performance this weekend by the Auckland Chamber Orchestra and mezzo-soprano Claire Scholes. Eva talks to… Audio
Jason Bae: Pianist
Jason Bae has just finished his Master of Arts in Piano Performance from the Royal Academy of Music. He's back in the country for an eleven-centre recital tour, and two performances of Beethoven's… Audio
Norman Meehan: Jazz
Norman looks at the work of pianist and composer Jonathan Crayford. Audio
Maurice Till (1926-2011)
Tim Dodd talks to the distinguished NZ pianist - one of the first to sustain a performing career while remaining in NZ. Audio
Albeniz - Fact or Fiction
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson explore the life and times of Isaac Albeniz, pianist and composer. Audio
Pascal Harris: NZ pianist
London based NZ pianist previews his upcoming New Zealand concerts. Audio
Colin Horsley (1920-2012)
The Whanganui born pianist had a remarkable career in the UK including performing at almost every Proms between 1940 and 1964. Colin Horsley retired to the Isle of Man and from there talked with Peter… Audio
Curtain Raiser: Ravel - Piano Concerto in G
A French composer introduces the blues to his classical music. Introduced by Margaret Ogilvie. Audio
Soundtracks From The NZIFF - Seymour: An Introduction
Seymour: An Introduction is a documentary directed by Ethan Hawke about American pianist, composer, and teacher Seymour Bernstein. The score features a lot of music composed and performed by Seymour… Video, Audio
Tessa Birnie
A tribute to the distinguished NZ pianist who died in 2008, presented by Peter Mechen Video, Audio
Anna Leese and Kirsten Robertson: Tākiri Ensemble
The Tākiri Ensemble is New Zealand's latest vocal group, featuring the talents of soprano Anna Leese and pianist Kirsten Robertson. Audio
Dominic Groom: NZSO Review
Dominic reviews the Wellington performance from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, pianist Simon Trpceski and conductor Vasily Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 26 June 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to actor Stuart Devenie about portraying Rupert Murdoch in the Auckland Theatre Company's production of 'Rupert: The Musical', before catching up with piano… Audio
Sarah Watkins: pianist
Sarah Watkins has her hands full this weekend, as one of two accompanists for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Audio
Christian Leotta: Pianist
Italian pianist Christian Leotta is well-versed in Beethoven's Sonatas: he's been playing them since he was just 22, the youngest pianist since Daniel Barenboim to tackle the whole cycle. Audio
Tord Gustavsen - Jazz Piano
Tord Gustavsen is a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer performing in NZ for the first time with his quartet at the Wellington Jazz Festival. He's a star in Europe, and is joined in NZ by saxophonist… Audio
Simon Romanos: Nikola Kodjabashia
Simon looks at Macedonian-born musician Nikola Kodjabashia, and his album 'Reveries of the Solitary Walker'. Audio
The Best of Upbeat
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to German cello virtuoso Nicolas Altstaedt before catching up with Opera Factory music director Rosemary Barnes and star soprano Christina Orjis. Then, Israeli… Audio
Chopin, the Quiet Revolutionary
Margaret Ogilvie shares her insight into Chopin's music. Audio
Kevin Field: DOG
The 2015 Best Jazz Album was awarded at the National Jazz Festival in Tauranga to 'DOG': a self-titled album by the Auckland quartet. Eva speaks to pianist Kevin Field. Audio
