Event listing: Pushing Boundaries | Auckland Town Hall: Great Hall | Thu 11 May 2017 at 20:00

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Performing Rites: how Stravinsky’s Sacre du printemps still shocks

Mark Pullinger, 29th March

Over a century after its premiere, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring still has the power to shock. Vasily Petrenko offers insights, while Tamara Rojo reflects on one of the most powerful choreographies, the version by Pina Bausch.

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Pushing musical boundaries in Auckland

Simon Holden, 11th May

This was a most impressive showing from the orchestra and conductor in which the works of three influential composers given emotionally engrossing treatment.

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