Upbeat for Wednesday 2 May 2012

1:25 PM.Co-organiser of NZ Music Festival at Californian Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles reports on how things went. Audio

12:52 PM.Russian pianist performing at Lower Hutt's Little Theatre tonight then Gallagher Concert Chamber in Hamilton 9 May. Audio

12:45 PM.Writers and performers of Constantinople historical comedy showing at Bats Theatre in Wellington this week and Auckland's Civic Theatre next week. Audio

12:08 PM.American cellist performing Elgar's Cello Concerto with the NZSO this week. Audio