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Triumphant return to St Paul's by Anna Leese

Soprano Anna Leese sings to a large audience at St Paul's Cathedral as part of the 2018 Arts...

Triumphant return to St Paul's by Anna Leese

Dunedin-based international operatic soprano Anna Leese joined local pianist and internationally renowned accompanist Terence Dennis in an outstanding recital of art songs and operatic arias in St Paul's Cathedral yesterday.

A touch of magic

Underrated New Zealand musician Fraser Ross plays at Inch Bar tonight. Photo: Supplied

A touch of magic

If your ideal Saturday night involves a folk musician who dabbles in Afro-beat and witty banter, then you might want to head down to Inch Bar tonight.

Review: Incredibly technical work rewarding

Dark Matter dancer Megan Wilson. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Review: Incredibly technical work rewarding

Without a doubt the best entrance into a show I have ever reviewed. In one door, out another, down some steps then up a concrete spiral staircase.

Kugels play klezmer to appreciative audience in St Paul’s Cathedral

The Kugels, a Wellington band that plays klezmer, the folk music of Jewish people from Central and Eastern Europe, performs in front of an almost full St Paul's Cathedral.

Review: Van Mellaerts superb in recital

The Marama Hall lunchtime recital yesterday featured University of Otago alumni baritone Julien Van Mellaerts, accompanied by Prof Terence Dennis.

How I detest the arts and their constant ability to cause me to actually feel things

I hate the arts. You have to go somewhere, sit still, concentrate, be quiet, writes David Loughrey.

The Hollies to play Dunedin concert

1960s supergroup The Hollies are coming back to Dunedin in February.

Dramatic effect

Dramatic effect

Violinist Ioana Cristina Goicea and pianist Andrey Gugnin give an impassioned performance in front of a spellbound audience in the Glenroy Auditorium last night as part of Arts Festival 2018.

Houstoun still on top of his game

Michael Houstoun performs at the Glenroy Auditorium last night. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Houstoun still on top of his game

REVIEW: NZ professional pianist Michael Houstoun has been enthralling audiences internationally and in this country for more than 45 years. Last evening in Dunedin's Glenroy Auditorium the audience was reassured he remains ''top shelf'' in his trade.

Whitehead’s ‘Turanga-nui’ isolated

The council-owned town hall complex, which does not have a building warrant of fitness. Photos:...

Whitehead’s ‘Turanga-nui’ isolated

A young audience enjoyed a collection of classical hits, a swoon of melodic tonic Late Romantic works performed by the NZSO under the baton of Hamish McKeich at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday evening.

Rap mogul 'Suge' Knight pleads guilty to manslaughter

Marion "Suge" Knight appears in court in Los Angeles. Photo: Reuters

Rap mogul 'Suge' Knight pleads guilty to manslaughter

Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleaded no contest in a Los Angeles court on Thursday to a charge of manslaughter for a 2015 hit-and-run killing.

Immersive musicianship

Rhian Sheehan on stage with his multi-media experience. Photo: Supplied

Immersive musicianship

Arts Festival Dunedin wil arrive at a sound and light slimax next weekend courtesy of Wellington musician Rhian Sheehan.

Prince vaults open with jazzy album

A nine-track album from Prince's vast vault of unreleased material goes on sale on Friday, along with a new video highlighting gun violence.

Sugarcoated Bullets AMPED

Sugarcoated Bullets (from left) Joey Milton, Callum Walker, Ayden Crowther and Jack Munro at...

Sugarcoated Bullets AMPED

This year's Amped Project concluded last weekend with a marathon six-hour gig at Fifty Gorillas.

Making sense of Cook's confusion

Gillian Whitehead on stage at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre last weekend after the NZSO...

Making sense of Cook's confusion

Writing a piece to commemorate Captain James Cook’s arrival in New Zealand proved a unique challenge for composer Dame Gillian Whitehead.

There and back again

Mitch James’ profile soared after winning a support slot for Ed Sheeran, but his was not a story of overnight success, writes Tony Nielsen.

Deaths at Aussie music fest suspected drug overdoses

Two people died, a dozen more were hospitalised and hundreds others sought medical assistance after suspected drug overdoses at a music festival in Sydney, the police said.