Obituary: it just takes a smidgen to poison a pigeon in the park
Obituary: it just takes a smidgen to poison a pigeon in the park
A mathematics and musical genius, Tom Lehrer excelled in both of his varied careers.
Music
Pulling back the shades
Pulling back the shades
A new biography of Chris Knox underlines the importance of the creative communities of which he was a part, author Craig Robertson tells Tom McKinlay.
Educational recital solid as Baroque
Educational recital solid as Baroque
An Evening at Versailles, All Saints Church. Thursday, October 9.
Young star emulates mother with award
Young star emulates mother with award
A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.
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Some strings attached
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Some strings attached
Three string quartets each composed decades apart feature on Anthony Ritchie’s upcoming album Melencolia.
Impressive range of dynamics on display
Impressive range of dynamics on display
Southern Consort of Voices — German Romantic Choral Works, St Joseph’s Chapel, Sunday, October 5.
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Sensibility and raves do not seem to go together. But they are the perfect mix for young mother Vanessa Cook.
Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party
Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party
New Zealand band Kora will headline Christchurch's free New Year’s Eve party at Hagley Park on December 31.
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Smiles as Six60 lift Log o’ Wood
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Smiles as Six60 lift Log o’ Wood
Everyone wants to know what it feels like to hold the Ranfurly Shield.
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Jonathan Lemalu hits a high note in career
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Top opera singer hits a high note in career
Jonathan Lemalu has taken on countless starring roles on the world’s top stages during his award-winning opera career, but in his latest role, he will no longer require any makeup or costumes.
Obituary: Roger Norrington, musician
Obituary: Roger Norrington, musician
Conductor Sir Roger Norrington brought controversy to the often staid world of classical music by demanding that music be played as it was historically.
Obituary: Chuck Mangione, musician
Obituary: Chuck Mangione, musician
Composer of smooth jazz radio staples, two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione also enjoyed unlikely success as a voice actor.
Music in the key of hope
Music in the key of hope
Eva Maria Ghannam will sing on Sunday for the mothers and children of Gaza, for the brave souls of the flotilla and all who hold out hope, she tells Tom McKinlay.
Marvellously unworldly experience
Marvellously unworldly experience
Avant-garde soundscapes were thoroughly enjoyed by a good crowd at the Chamber Music NZ concert at the Glenroy Auditorium on Tuesday night.
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Music ‘heals us’
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Music ‘heals us’
It is American violinist and violist Yura Lee’s first time in New Zealand ahead of the At the World’s Edge (AWE) Music Festival next month.
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Sour note: Dunedin bands leaving Spotify
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Sour note: Dunedin bands leaving Spotify
The number of Dunedin bands pulling their music from Spotify is on the rise amid concerns about its chief executive’s backing of an AI weapons company.
Technically spectacular show modernises musical
Technically spectacular show modernises musical
Taieri Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar, Regent Theatre, Thursday, September 18.
Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival
Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival
Chappell Roan has been announced at the top of the bill for Laneway Festival 2026.
Rock opera’s‘ timeless quality’ 54 years on
Rock opera’s‘ timeless quality’ 54 years on
Imagine a man of simple means trying to get by in an increasingly fractured society while guiding his fellow humans through trials and tribulations.