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What's going on in the world of music and the arts? From the concert hall to the cinema, we talk to musicians, composers, choreographers, dancers, actors, directors and artists - Upbeat finds out what makes them tick.
Weekdays, 1pm-2pm.
Leading by example on the keys:
By day Jian Liu is a busy teacher at the New Zealand School of Music, but by night he’s busy preparing for a packed schedule. The pianist is performing the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Orchestra Wellington and then heads off to China and the United States. He talks about keeping the balance between teaching and performing right and his ideas on playing Grieg for the first time.
NZDC’s Provocative and poetic performance:
The New Zealand Dance Company is touring The Absurdity of Humanity to the regions. Described as “provocative and poetic” by NZDC’s artistic director Shona McCullagh, it will challenge the audience’s perception of humanity through a range of contemporary dance styles.
Functionality and beauty in architecture:
The functionality and beauty of architecture, and the role of women are being captured in a new photography exhibition curated by the National Association of Women in Construction. Emma Weir has an eye for detail and has overseen the exhibition that is also part of the inaugural Festival of Architecture starting on September 7.
From: http://www.radionz.co.nz/concert/programmes/upbeat/20170906