Upbeat

Michael Norris talks about how and why his new NZSO commission Mātauranga (Rerenga) for taonga pūoro, live electronics and orchestra, evokes James Cook's first encounters with Māori. Read more Audio

"Flying violins! Speed skating ballerinos!” That’s how the show Släpstick is being billed by the New Zealand Festival of the Arts – so of course we had to find out all about it... Read more Audio

Reviewer Justin Gregory was at the opening night of Peter Maxwell Davies' Eight Songs for a Mad King' at the Auckland Festival: “If you can get along to see it, I think you should”. Read more Audio

He Ngākau Aroha is probably a world first, bringing together orchestra, including taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) with kapa haka dancers and singers. The work is premiered on Saturday 14… Read more Audio

Top US choir the Los Angeles Master Chorale is in New Zealand to perform at the Auckland Arts Festival. Read more Video, Audio

Classical Indian music meets jazz in Shades of Shakti at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Read more Video, Audio

Cynthia Morahan reports back on a New Zealand Festival of the Arts concert created especially with canines in mind. Read more Audio

The Netherlands Chamber Choir are giving two concerts in the 2020 New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Read more Video, Audio

Violinist and creative performance coach Justine Cormack believes confidence can be built. Here's how... Read more

This year, public broadcasters from all over the world are celebrating International Women's Day together. Read more Audio

Baritone Robert Tucker takes on the challenging role of King George III in NZ Opera's production of Eight Songs for a Mad King by Peter Maxwell Davies. Read more Video, Audio

We are joining with nearly 400 radio stations in 40 countries worldwide to celebrate the achievements of women composers and musicians in all genres.  Read more