Upbeat for Tuesday 29 March 2016

1.00 Martin Riseley

CSO Concertmaster Martin Riseley Photo: Supplied

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Martin Riseley will be both the director and soloist in the CSO's first concert of its new Artist Series. He explains how he manages to juggle the varied roles and what to expect this year from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

1.15 Amitai Pati

Tenor Amitai Pati from Sol3 Mio Photo: Supplied

Tenor Amitai Pati is one third of opera group Sol3 Mio. The trio has just completed a nationwide tour before the three individual singers move on to follow their individual opera dreams. Amitai speaks with Zoe George about fame, living out of a suitcase and where to next.