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How NZ artist cartographer is transforming our world view

Ruth Watson's art meets cartography to redefine world maps and the universe itself.

Orchestra Wellington revives forgotten Schmitt ballet with Stravinsky echoes

This may well be the first time The Tragedy of Salomé has been heard in Aotearoa.

Australian guitarist Karin Schaupp sticks to familiar for Dunedin concerts

Karin Schaupp is recording music she genuinely loves.

Stacey Morrison leads National Treasures’ new season, exploring new historical stories

A second season of National Treasures isn’t afraid to tell pointedly political stories.

The Bigger Picture: Te Māori takes New York

It's 40 years since a landmark exhibition put Māori art and culture on the world stage.

Stephen De Pledge on playing Cresswell’s final concerto, music and friendship

Pianist Stephen De Pledge knew composer Lyell Cresswell and his music since the 1980s.

NZ Opera imports more than talent from across the ditch for Verdi’s famed Rigoletto

Rigoletto aims to have the audience feeling conflicted.

Playwright Matthew Seager on why he tackles Alzheimer’s with Sinatra’s music

From care home to the stage, a drama school project that's gone global arrives in NZ.

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

In his new book, Glenn Busch’s subjects speak for themselves.

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

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

Maxim Vengerov comes to NZ to play the instrument's greatest concerto.

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

From Britten's circle to NZ birds, Rod Biss celebrates nature.

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.