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By Lindis Taylor in Classical

Issue 3811 16th May 2013

Pieces by John Adams and John Psathas win rousing applause for contemporary music.

Star chamber

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By Lindis Taylor in Classical

Issue 3798 14th Feb 2013

This year’s Adam Chamber Music Festival was shorter but in all other respects bigger than ever.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: The Valkyrie

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Issue 3769 4th Aug 2012

This minimal staging of Wagner’s The Valkyrie is a triumph.

Rigoletto review

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Issue 3760 2nd Jun 2012

Lindy Hume’s production transplanting Rigoletto to Berlusconi’s Italy is a must-see.

Missa Solemnis review

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Issue 3757 12th May 2012

Missa Solemnis performed by Vector Wellington Orchestra and the Orpheus Choir.

Hohepa review

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Issue 3751 31st Mar 2012

In Hohepa, Jenny McLeod the librettist gives Jenny McLeod the composer a hard time.

Dreamscapes by NZTrio review

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Issue 3751 23rd Mar 2012

The NZTrio played contemporary American and New Zealand works magnificently at the International Festival.

Igor Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex and Symphony of Psalms review

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Issue 3748 12th Mar 2012

Two 20th-century masterpieces magnificently performed.

Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci review

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Issue 3722 7th Sep 2011

This year NBR New Zealand Opera has demonstrated its international class by stepping aside from the Top 20, recognising New Zealanders are ready for more of the huge range of masterpieces that delight

Made in New Zealand: Enchanted Islands

By Lindis Taylor in Classical

Issue 3707 23rd May 2011

One of the most imposing and brilliant piano concertos yet from a Kiwi is a highlight of this year’s Made in New Zealand concert.