Eva Radich
Jazzy classics delight
Classical purists might not enjoy it, but the crowd at last night’s L’Arpeggiata concert soaked it in. Peter Hoar reviews the performance, as part of the Auckland Arts Festival, by the European group… Audio
Captivating violinist returns
Swiss-based violinist Simone Roggen, who has been busy touring the world as a soloist and concertmaster, is back on home soil. This weekend she’s performing Bruch’s violin concert no 1 in G minor with… Audio
Modern Day Anzac Story
Traveling to Anzac Cove for commemorations is almost a pilgrimage for many New Zealanders. It’s a chance to acknowledge those who stood there before us. Playwright Dave Armstrong’s new piece Anzac Eve… Audio
The Rebel Pink
Original works by three emerging choreographers take centre stage for Footnote Dance Company’s The Rebel Pink which opens at Cubadupa next week. The works explore the ups and downs of human… Audio
The urbane sexiness of Purcell
European early music group L’Arpeggiata give Henry Purcell’s famous songs a genre bending transformation into the 21st century in Music for A While. Familiar songs like Dido’s Lament and Strike the… Audio
Frock ‘n’ Roll
Richard O’Brien is the god-parent of combining frocks and rock and roll. The creator of Rocky Horror is celebrating being 75 with a musical extravaganza, with all the money going to the Starship… Audio
In your ear
Going to the theatre and putting on headphones could seem strange, but that is what performer Richard Katz gets his audience to do for The Encounter, a one-man show which takes you deep into the… Audio
Homage to the greats
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is acknowledging the greats for this Saturday’s concert Homage. Great works reimagined will be performed including Anton Webern's interpretation of Bach's Ricercare… Audio
Music in the Rotunda
The history of band rotundas takes centre stage today as an exhibition telling the story of rotundas in big towns and small opens at the National Library’s Turnbull Gallery. Co-curators Samantha… Audio
A visual tapestry
Cloud Gate Dance Company’s RICE has been a much anticipated work at Auckland Arts Festival 2017. But did it live up to expectations? Dione Joseph describes “visionary” choreographer Lin Hwai-Min’s… Audio
Voices travel
Voices New Zealand, the country’s first premier professional choir, has released its first subscription series spanning four different concert programmes in five regions across the country. From Jack… Audio
Voices from the Front
Stories of wartime told through song are coming to the Hannah Playhouse in Wellington in April. Voices from the Front tells the story of soldiers on the front line at Gallipoli, with the script… Audio
Masterpiece nudes bare all
Nude works by Picasso, Cindy Sherman and Matisse are part of The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from Tate on at the Auckland Art Gallery. It’s the first time many of these pieces have been seen in New… Audio
All that Jazz
The Wellington Jazz Festival is back in June. Shelagh Magadza is in charge of getting audiences into the swing with local and international bands. Today she announces the first names who are coming… Audio
Cloud Gate comes to Auckland
Prestigious Cloud Gate Dance Company of Taiwan is in Auckland as part of the Auckland Arts Festival which started this week. Run by Lin Hwai-Min the company brings RICE which depicts the lifecycle of… Audio
Street art to stand out
Is street art legitimate art? The team behind Vivid Wellington believe so. Vivid encourages street artists and their art practices, with the hope of engaging discussions with Wellingtonians. In the… Audio
School of dance marks 50 years
This week the New Zealand School of Dance celebrates its 50th anniversary. Turid Revfeim’s life has revolved around the Royal New Zealand Ballet for over three decades. She’s a revered mentor… Audio
Eye on the Arts
Resident arts critic and Suite Gallery owner David Alsop discusses admission charges; art auctions; the return of the Art Centre Gallery in Christchurch; farewell to Cindy Sherman; and what we have… Audio
Escaped Alone
A new work by prolific female playwright Caryl Churchill is an exciting prospect for any actress. Ginette McDonald and Carmel McGlone are on fire about Escaped Alone Churchill’s play from 2016 which… Audio
NZSO memories
Former New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players take us down memory lane with their fondest memories, who they loved working with, who is best forgotten, and what happens when things go wrong. Audio