Upbeat

The New Zealand Youth Choir is marking its 40^th anniversary with a special concert and a tour around the Pacific. David Squire discusses the history of the choir and how it’s encouraged young people… Read more Audio

Bass-baritone Hadleigh Adams has gone from humble beginnings in Palmerston North to performing with major orchestras around the world. He returns home for the first time in 11 years and will make his… Read more Video, Audio

Dr Eve de Castro-Robinson is one of this country’s leading composers and composition educators. She’s putting her books away having announced her retirement from teaching after 25 years. She talks… Read more Audio

2020 is going to be another busy year for Sir Roger Hall. New Zealand’s most successful playwright plays his favourite tunes and tells us about his upcoming world première. Read more Video, Audio

Orchestra Wellington has just announced its 2020 season. It celebrates a great romantic with big tunes and rich harmonies. Read more Audio

All this week talented young musicians will be giving their all at the Gisborne International Music Competition. Read more Audio

Monarchs, priests, soldiers and enraged fathers - just some of the many roles baritone Roger Wilson has played in his opera career so far. Read more Audio

Opera can be an acquired taste but opening it up to those who might approach it with trepidation is the ethos behind Wanderlust Opera. Read more Audio

The history of choral music in New Zealand has been documented in a new book Sing New Zealand – the story of choral music in Aotearoa by Dr Guy Jansen, who died earlier this year. His daughter, Nicola… Read more Audio

World-renowned choral director, organist, and teacher, Stephen Cleobury, retired Music Director at King's College, Cambridge has passed away after a long illness at the age of 70. Read more

Legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny is set to make just his second NZ appearance, at the 2020 Auckland Arts Festival. Read more Audio

Nick Tipping's full interview with jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. Audio