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Dunedin city organist David Burchell plays Norma, the Dunedin Town Hall organ, during the ‘...

A grade organ recital of a list of notable Bs

Organist David Burchell gave a recital on Norma, the town hall organ, on Sunday afternoon.

Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best

Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best

I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint — it was indeed ballet at its darkest.

Baroque delight of viols, harpsichord

Baroque delight of viols, harpsichord

A large audience was fascinated by a glimpse into the soundtrack to life in the French royal court through "An evening at Versailles", a concert of Baroque music.

Behind the scenes with the PM

Obituaries for Jacindamania were a little premature it seems

Interesting concert brings music of ‘neglected composer’ to life

An appreciative audience supported the Oamaru Chorale’s second visit to Dunedin to perform the music of little-known classical composer Marianna Martines.

A feast of glorious music-making

Benno Scherek became the organist at St Joseph’s Cathedral.

A feast of glorious music-making

The beautiful St Joseph’s Chapel provided the perfect backdrop and acoustic for a programme of glorious music, superbly sung by Southern Consort of Voices.

More bang for ute-buying buck

It may only be a single shot offering these days, but the GWM Cannon offers even greater bang for your new ute-buying buck.

Beautiful singing; but similar sound

Beautiful singing; but similar sound

We’ve reached Ed Sheeran’s era of decline.

Stunning show ticks all the boxes

Leading Jesus Christ Superstar cast members (from left) James Adams (Jesus), Max Beal (Judas) and...

Stunning show ticks all the boxes

Stellar performances and fast-paced live rock music combined with clever use of multimedia and spectacular lighting in an epic opening night for Taieri Musical’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar last Thursday.

Triumph of talent, balance

Triumph of talent, balance

TERRY PRATCHETT’S LORDS AND LADIES Adapted by Irana BrownThe Globe TheatreSunday, September 21 One of the late Sir Terry Pratchett’s most beloved Discworld tales, Lords and...

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.

Contrasting French compositions prove delightful

Two French compositions delighted the audience in a well-filled Dunedin Town on Saturday evening.

Communal experience thought-provoking

Kittens, Chopin, a good book, dahlias, coffee, ice cream, concerts, movies, and time with friends ... these are a few of my favourite things.

Pratchett’s humour translated to an ‘endlessly funny’ play

Witches discover that their home territory is being overrun by malevolent elves and, as if that wasn’t bad enough, one of their number is going to marry the local king.

Album review

Carpenter returns with 12 songs recorded amid a world tour.

Show rhythmically complex, purposeful

My seat for Saturday night’s well-attended concert was in "the Gods".

Three hundred years of music enthrals audience

Conductor Brent Stewart. Photo: Steve Montgomery

Three hundred years of music enthrals audience

A large audience was kept spellbound by a programme of extraordinary music spanning 300 years in the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s "Amalia Plays Piazzolla" matinee concert on Sunday.