18 May 2018

Upbeat for Friday 18 May

From Upbeat, 10:55 am on 18 May 2018

 

Noon

The Royal Wedding is 24 hours away. What music will be performed? We put together some suggestions. And we look towards what’s on this weekend, including Arohanui Strings performing with Orchestra Wellington.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Photo: AFP

1pm: Supertonic celebrates female composers

Dynamic Wellington based choir Supertonic is busy preparing for their first concert of the year, Shakespeare’s Sister – a programme celebrating women composers, which includes a special New Zealand commission from rising star, Rosa Elliott. Clarissa Dunn speaks with Rosa, and MD Isaac Stone.

Composer Rosa Elliott

Composer Rosa Elliott Photo: Supplied

2pm

Today’s great violinist is Hilary Hahn, the American violinist who’s performed with some of the most well-known orchestras around the world. To celebrate her greatness, we are giving away a copy of her latest CD.

Violinist Hilary Hahn

Violinist Hilary Hahn Photo: Facebook - Hilary Hahn