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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.

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

NZ artists on why getting your picture painted is fashionable again.

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

Classical pianist Liu's performances are as thoughtful as his curation.

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

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

Violinist Peter Clark joins the NZSQ.

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?

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

Mohi's waiata at the 1999 Rugby World Cup has changed the country's music trajectory.

#MeToo meets Rossini: A 21st-century reckoning for opera’s creepiest count

Director embraces odious character in NZ Opera's new Rossini.

The Bigger Picture: Willie Hona (1953 - 2024)

Willie Hona, the big voice behind Herbs' biggest hits, dies at 70.