In the world of chamber music the Borodin Quartet reigns supreme. The Russian ensemble can boast a lifespan of 65 years, with the late Valentin Berlinsky, who died in 2008, spending 62 of them as cellist.

The risk is part of the itching in the oyster shell that makes the pearl. It's an essential part of what makes the performing arts so exciting.

Auckland's Nightsong Productions and Theatre Stampede have premiered in Wellington a joyous, theatrical tour de force.

Calexico's instrumentals get the best reaction - with guitar twangs and big-echo whistling, whip-cracks and rodeo yelps - writes Chris Bourke.

Mark Amery reviews 11 and 12 at the New Zealand Arts Festival.

Fresh Gallery Pelenato Liufau, to Mar 13; Czarina Alisi Wilson, Mar 19-Apr 10; Otara Town Centre

March 25 auction will see works produced by Ralph Hotere between 1958 to 1968 go under the hammer.

Sing the Truth is a tribute to feisty, brilliant jazz diva Nina Simone.

An Australian artist uses a bold medium to turn the tide on his country's racism towards Aboriginals.

The pressure is on for Atamira Dance Collective's two rising stars whose first choreographic works for the company form the heart of Hou, a dance performance and Maori arts symposium in Henderson this weekend.

The carny folk have come to Wellington, all sweat, glitter and sawdust.

About 5200 naked people have embraced each other on the steps of Sydney's iconic Opera House for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.

New Zealanders are guaranteed a special buzz at the latest MetOpera presentation, opening next week.

Expat artist Felix Kelly is little known in his homeland but his colourful life story reads like a movie.