Soloist thrilled to return
Australian guitarist Karin Schaupp is thrilled to be returning to Dunedin to perform as soloist in one of the world’s best-loved guitar concertos - Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez.
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Stanley tuning up for world champs
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Stanley tuning up for world champs
As the warmth of summer approaches, champion ice swimmer Cameron Stanley hopes you will not begrudge him for praying Otago’s waterways take their time heating up.
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Healing through music
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Healing through music
This year’s NZ Assistant Conductor in Residence, Australian Ingrid Martin, has made some tough choices to get where she is and is loving every moment, she tells Rebecca Fox.
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'Brats' to world's first reed quintet
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From ‘little brats’ to world’s first reed quintet
Thought to be the world’s first reed quintet, acclaimed Netherland ensemble Calefax will visit New Zealand this month. Rebecca Fox talks to saxophonist Raaf Hekkema about pushing boundaries.
Classical help for Vanuatu
Classical help for Vanuatu
Josh Lewis plays Eugene Bozza’s clarinet solo Aria for Clarinet, accompanied by pianist Sean Woo, at an Evergreen Church fundraising classical concert held at Otago Boys’ High School on Saturday.
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Second time’s the charm
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Second time’s the charm
After three days of competitions, the annual Dunedin Performing Arts and Competitions Society senior vocal event ended on Saturday evening with the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria.
Obituary: Abdul Fakir, musician
Obituary: Abdul Fakir, musician
Smooth, suave, and always sharp, Abdul "Duke" Fakir was the last surviving original member of the Motown group the Four Tops.
Lizard makes tracks
Lizard makes tracks
It’s a busy week for local music lovers.
Taylor Swift, Post Malone claim top prize at MTV Awards
Taylor Swift, Post Malone claim top prize at MTV Awards
Taylor Swift's black-and-white video Fortnight featuring Post Malone won video of the year, the top honor at MTV's annual Video Music Awards, on Wednesday.
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Bacharach and dad
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Bacharach and dad
Dunedin singer, teacher and vocal director Arlie McCormick will next month take to the stage to pay tribute to the late, great American composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach and her own dad.
NZ music pioneer Doug Hood dies aged 70
NZ music pioneer Doug Hood dies aged 70
New Zealand music pioneer Doug 'Hoody' Hood, who worked with many of the Dunedin Sound bands, has died aged 70.
Radiohead reunited in London 'two months ago'
Radiohead reunited in London 'two months ago'
A Radiohead reunion could be edging closer after the band rehearsed in London during the northern summer.
Obituary: John Mayall, musician
Obituary: John Mayall, musician
John Mayall’s band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for superstars such as Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many others.
Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies
Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies
Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences in the 1960s, has died at the age of 83.
Nostalgia resurfaced
Nostalgia resurfaced
Troy Kingi’s pilgrimage has produced a scorching new set of songs.
Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies
Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies
Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences in the 1960s, has died at the age of 83.
Elton John reveals limited vision after infection
Elton John reveals limited vision after infection
Sir Elton John has revealed he has been left with limited vision after recently battling a severe infection.
The Prodigy to headline Electric Avenue
The Prodigy to headline music festival in Christchurch
The Prodigy and Chase & Status will both deliver headline sets at Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival in February.
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Teacher letting her alter ego surface in name of rock shows
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Teacher letting her alter ego surface in name of rock shows
A Dunedin secondary school teacher has an alter ego that comes out to rock once the students have gone home.
Farewell recital pianism at its best
Farewell recital pianism at its best
Abhinath Berry: Farewell Piano Recital, First Church, Dunedin, Sunday, September 1.