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![Leading UK baritone to make his NZ debut next month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
Leading UK baritone to make his NZ debut next month
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra achieves classical coup.
![Janet Frame at 100: Making every sentence an act of transformation is what Frame does](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
Janet Frame at 100: Making every sentence an act of transformation is what Frame does
Expat Kiwi author Kirsty Gunn reflects on Janet Frame's influence.
![Suburban gothic brides: Yvonne Todd's weirdly captivating wedding photography](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Suburban gothic brides: Yvonne Todd's weirdly captivating wedding photography
The Hewitson Profile: Arts Laureate Yvonne Todd in the frame
![World Choir Games: Tawa triumph](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
World Choir Games: Tawa triumph
Winning a champion's trophy at the WCG was the icing on the cake for Vocal FX.
![Knowing the score: Why John Charles was an unsung hero of the NZ screen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Knowing the score: Why John Charles was an unsung hero of the NZ screen
John Charles was a television pioneer who scored a generation of NZ films.
![Percussion virtuoso Justin DeHart’s beat goes on across NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Percussion virtuoso Justin DeHart’s beat goes on across NZ
Percussionist Justin DeHart prefers the more decorous classical world over rock.
![Unadorned lives: Glenn Busch’s profoundly beautiful images of ordinary people](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Unadorned lives: Glenn Busch’s profoundly beautiful images of ordinary people
In his new book, Glenn Busch’s subjects speak for themselves.
![Art and music combine across centuries in Somi Kim’s new album](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Art and music combine across centuries in Somi Kim’s new album
Virtuoso talent on display in new music.
![Making light work of art in the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Making light work of art in the city
Mural artist illuminates Auckland's night-sky with 9 metre lightwork.
![Violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov’s NZ visit among most anticipated events of concert year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov’s NZ visit among most anticipated events of concert year
Maxim Vengerov comes to NZ to play the instrument's greatest concerto.
![Wagner’s tantric opera to be performed in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Wagner’s tantric opera to be performed in Auckland
Auckland Philharmonia presents the opera that changed music.
![Eco-poet and composer create music for NZ birds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Eco-poet and composer create music for NZ birds
From Britten's circle to NZ birds, Rod Biss celebrates nature.
![Photographer redefines NASA’s history with The Gay Space Agency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Photographer redefines NASA’s history with The Gay Space Agency
Out of this world photography project explores what a truly inclusive space may look like.
![From overture to opera, Shéhérazade shines anew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
From overture to opera, Shéhérazade shines anew
Gallic duo present one of 2024's most tempting programmes.
![From snapshots to masterpieces: How portrait painting is making a comeback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
From snapshots to masterpieces: How portrait painting is making a comeback
NZ artists on why getting your picture painted is fashionable again.
![World Choir Games opening: Minister’s speech off pitch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
World Choir Games opening: Minister’s speech off pitch
Do choristers from around the world need to know about our solid future-events pipeline?
![Jian Liu offers major collection of 38 piano compositions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Jian Liu offers major collection of 38 piano compositions
Classical pianist Liu's performances are as thoughtful as his curation.
![NZ artist braves Arctic cold to make murals in Alaska’s remote schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ artist braves Arctic cold to make murals in Alaska’s remote schools
Why I Made: Andrew Reid lives in Waikato, but works in distant Alaskan locations.
![Why Shortland Street’s resident composer has turned to barnyard ballet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Why Shortland Street’s resident composer has turned to barnyard ballet
TV composer switches to ballet all in aid of happy holidays.
![Sculptor Anton Forde on creating the largest work of his career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Sculptor Anton Forde on creating the largest work of his career
Waiheke Island's Anton Forde thinks big.
![Young composer Jessie Leov scoops up awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Young composer Jessie Leov scoops up awards
One of NZ's most exciting young composers features in two July concerts.
![Mozart’s sister gets third act in new documentary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Mozart’s sister gets third act in new documentary
"Nannerl never had a hope of becoming an adult musician."
![Classical spectacular: When Western music meets Pacific songs and dances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Classical spectacular: When Western music meets Pacific songs and dances
Why we made: Tolu - where Pacific beats meet classical feats.
![Cosmic Experience: Conductor Uwe Grodd on Elgar’s Gerontius](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Cosmic Experience: Conductor Uwe Grodd on Elgar’s Gerontius
Uwe Grodd tackles Elgar's epic The Dream of Gerontius once again.
![Legendary avant-garde artist Derek Jarman’s NZ debut reveals family ties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Legendary avant-garde artist Derek Jarman’s NZ debut reveals family ties
English painter and director Derek Jarman's first NZ exhibition spotlights Kiwi connection
![RNZ Concert presenter Bryan Crump: My double life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
RNZ Concert presenter Bryan Crump: My double life
"I'm writing lyrics for a new version of the Batman theme song."
![Conductor brings the magic to Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Conductor brings the magic to Christchurch
Australian native Benjamin Northey is a great advocate for Kiwi voices.
![From childhood adventures to global stages, NZ actor’s trip back to our past](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
From childhood adventures to global stages, NZ actor’s trip back to our past
John G Davies on creating Te Tupua - The Goblin from child's play to ancient inspiration.
![Chamber made: Aussie musician has all the right stuff for the NZ String Quartet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Chamber made: Aussie musician has all the right stuff for the NZ String Quartet
Violinist Peter Clark joins the NZSQ.
![NZ Symphony Orchestra embarks on “adventure” with composer Sai Natarajan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ Symphony Orchestra embarks on “adventure” with composer Sai Natarajan
Fantasy meets orchestra when the NZSO performs Sai Natarajan's adventurous score.
![Kiwi accents: Are they cringe or part of our distinctive culture?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Kiwi accents: Are they cringe or part of our distinctive culture?
Our “ixceent” has been a source of cringing and mockery for decades but is now celebrated.
![NZ Music Hall of Fame: Hinewehi Mohi honoured for dedication to waiata](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ Music Hall of Fame: Hinewehi Mohi honoured for dedication to waiata
Mohi's waiata at the 1999 Rugby World Cup has changed the country's music trajectory.