Upbeat for Tuesday 7 April 2015
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Alexandra Bligh: Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival
2:47 PM.In May, the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival will host some of the finest poets, authors and journalists from New Zealand and abroad. Chairperson Alexandra Bligh tells Eva what's on offer. Read more Audio
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Edward Laurenson: Baritone
2:27 PM.Edward Laurenson performs with Bach Musica this weekend, back from the UK where he's studying at Guildhall to sing the solo part in the Brahms Requiem. Audio
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Douglas Wright: Choreographer
2:00 PM.The Kiss Inside is the latest work by New Zealand choreographer Douglas Wright, exploring the human need for ecstasy. He tells Eva about his creative process. Read more Audio
2pm Douglas Wright
Choreographer talks about his latest work, The Kiss Inside
2:30 Edward Laurenson
Baritone soloist for this weekend's Bach Musica performance of the Brahms Requiem
2:45 Alexandra Bligh
Chairperson of the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival previews this year's event
Music played in this show
HOLLAND: Dideldideldei
DOG: Kevin Field (piano) Roger Manins (sax) Olivier Holland (bass) Ron Samsom (drums)
RATTLE 410190
KAYE/SMITH: Radio Ethiopia
Patti Smith Group
ARISTA 218 825
BACH: Violin Sonata No 1 in B minor BWV1014
James Ehnes (vln), Luc Beauséjour (hpschd)
Analekta AN 2 9829
BRAHMS: A German Requiem Op 45
Thomas Quasthoff (bar), Berlin Radio Choir, Berlin Phil / Simon Rattle
EMI 3 65393
STRAUSS: Mein Herz ist stumm Op 19/6
Edward Laurenson (bar), Terrence Dennis (pno)
RNZ Rec.2014
MONTEVERDI: Vespers of 1610, Nisi Dominus
La Capella Reial de Catalunya / Jordi Savall
Alia Vox AVSA 9855