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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.
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.
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
TV composer switches to ballet all in aid of happy holidays.
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
One of NZ's most exciting young composers features in two July concerts.
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
Why we made: Tolu - where Pacific beats meet classical feats.
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
English painter and director Derek Jarman's first NZ exhibition spotlights Kiwi connection
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
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.
Classical music with squawk: Guitarist’s new album inspired by backyard birds
Guitarist and composer Bruce Paine on why birdsong was an inspiration.
Remembering Vincent O’Sullivan: A life of literary luminescence and endless conversation
Kirsty Gunn pays tribute to one of our greatest writers and poets, Vincent O'Sullivan.
World-famous cellist got flack for loving the past
Baroque music lover Mimé Yamahiro Brinkmann defied her teacher to play music her way.
The Hewitson Profile: Sol3 Mio’s Moses Mackay - from state house to opera house
Moses Mackay on the heights of Italian opera, divas, and "toxic" reality tv shows.
The Bigger Picture: Hear them roar
Four wāhine Māori artists win big and the applause is heard from Italy to Aotearoa.
Stephen Fry uncovers WWII tale of bravery beyond words
Art as resistance: How a gay Dutch painter and cellist fought the Nazis.
Māori melodies meet Welsh song in a unique music collaboration
From opera star to language champion, Kawiti Waetford walks a new path.
Why there’s a lot to be seen at the back of a painting
Taking an old painting from its frame can reveal hidden clues to its creation and history.