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REVIEW: Synthpop bands Human League and Pseudo Echo make electric dreams
The Logan Campbell Centre was a sweatbox last night as 80s synthpop hitmakers Human League and Pseudo ripped through hits like 'Don't You Want Me' and 'Funky Town'. Video
REVIEW: Harry Styles greeted by screaming NZ fans, doesn't fail to deliver
There is a commonly-held belief among the Harry Styles fans I know: Protect Harry at all costs.
Book review - Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King
Quentin Johnson reviews Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King, published by Hachette NZ. Audio
Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra with Lisa Larsson
Did heaven and earth move at last night’s performance by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra? The APO was joined for its Heaven and Earth concert by soloist Lisa Larsson to perform Berg’s Seven Early… Audio
Review: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Simon Tedeschi
Gershwin was the main draw card in the final major performance for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Talented Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi stole the show according to reviewer Tony Ryan. But… Audio
REVIEW: Khalid at Spark Arena
New Zealand loves Khalid. Like, really loves him. When the R&B singer announced his show in August, at the respectably-sized venue of the Auckland Town Hall, promoters were caught off guard when the…
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Review: Michael Houstoun & Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Lyell Cresswell’s new piano concerto was premiered last week by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The programme also featured Elgar and Prokofiev. Peter Hoar discusses whether… Audio
Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s New Directions
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra was taken in a new direction by conductor Andre de Ridder and violinist Robert McDuffie, both appearing in NZ for the first time. Reviewer Peter Hoar suggests it… Audio
Review: Imani Winds
Vivacious American wind quintet Imani Winds conclude the Chamber Music New Zealand 2017 season. Peter Mechen attended their performance at the Michael Fowler Centre last night, which featured works… Audio
Review: Michael Houstoun’s Diabelli Variations
Considered to be one the great sets of variations, the Diabelli Variations are widely heralded as among the finest works for solo piano ever written. Following the monumental set of the complete… Audio
Review: New Zealand Opera’s Katya Kabanova
New Zealand Opera’s final production of 2017, Janacek’s Katya Kabanova, opened in Auckland this weekend. It follows house wife Katya, who is expected to stay at home and obey her husband and cruel… Audio
Orchestra Wellington’s Invitation to the Dance
Orchestra Wellington’s Invitation to the Dance concert on Saturday continued Music Director Marc Taddei’s focus on Ballet’s Russes impresario Sergei Diaghilev’s commissions with several waltzes by… Audio
Review: Bonobo at the Auckland Town Hall
The UK beat-maker played an extravagant first-ever NZ concert last night, replete with string and brass sections. Tony Stamp was there.
Review: Tiny Ruins live in Paekakariki
Hollie Fullbrook's Tiny Ruins won over a warm crowd in Paekakariki on Friday night, with a preview of songs from her forthcoming album alongside older favourites. Rebecca Hunter says Hollie is "wired…
REVIEW: Michael Hill International Violin Competition
Three highly talented young violinists took the stage at the Auckland Town Hall to compete for the top prize at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Peter Hoar was in the crowd listening… Audio
Review: New Zealand Opera’s Carmen
The billboards say “if you haven’t seen Carmen, it’s a tragedy”. New Zealand Opera’s Carmen opened last night in Wellington. Christine Argyle reviews this production of Bizet’s opera directed by Lindy… Audio
Review: Masaaki Suzuki & Juilliard415
Maestro Masaaki Suzuki and Juilliard 415 are touring the country as part of the Chamber Music New Zealand tour. They played an entirely Bach programme at Wellington’s Michael Fowler on Tuesday…
Review: NZSO with guest conductor Darrell Ang
Singaporean Darrell Ang is back conducting the NZSO after their Naxos recording was nominated for a Grammy Award last year. Elizabeth Kerr reviews Pathétique – Tchaikovsky & Dvořák which features… Audio
REVIEW: CSO From The New World
Highly regarded Scandinavian cellist Torleif Thedéen made his Christchurch Symphony Orchestra debut on Saturday night, performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No 1. Tony Ryan reviews the concert that… Audio
RNZB: Three by Ekman choreographer fronts up
A technology malfunction brought effervescent choreographer Alexander Ekman on stage unexpectedly early on opening night of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Three by Ekman. Reviewer Jennifer Shennan was… Audio