7 Jun 2018

Upbeat for Thursday 7 June

From Upbeat, 11:36 am on 7 June 2018

 

Noon

Gramophone Magazine June 2018 album of the month is Michael Collins performing Crusell clarinet concertos.

Clarinetist Michael Collins

Michael Collins Photo: Supplied

1pm What’s hot at the Wellington Jazz Festival

The Wellington Jazz Festival started with a hiss and a roar last night. Norman Meehan has compiled a list of must-not-miss performances by visiting and local artists.

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Photo: Wellington Jazz Festival 2018

1.30pm An Evening with Simon O’Neill

World famous Kiwi tenor Simon O’Neill is back with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for his debut orchestral performance of Richard Wagner’s song cycle the Wesendonck Lieder, based on poems written by his lover, and his patron's wife. Simon spoke to Eva Radich about how he reconciles  Wagner's art with his lack of morality.

Kiwi tenor Simon O'Neill

Kiwi tenor Simon O'Neill Photo: Supplied

2pm

We’re focussing on classical music patrons this week. Today, 19th century Russian music publisher and philanthropist Mitrofan Belyayev.