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Frolyak, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Jaime Martín; Shan Liu
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Giordano Bellincampi; New Zealand Opera; Auckland Philharmonia; New Zealand Opera Chorus; Erika Grimaldi; Gaston Rivero
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Frolyak, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Jaime Martín; Shan Liu
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Opening the doors of memory: a haunting Bluebeard’s Castle in Auckland
In Daisy Evans’ conception, as Judith briefly reconnects with the joy and tragedy of her past, the effect is nothing short of devastating.
Joyce DiDonato’s Berlioz takes flight in Auckland
The unexpected grounding of Airbus A320s across the globe has musical consequences in Auckland, but Joyce DiDonato’s Berlioz saves the day.
NZTrio and Emma Pearson: Strauss reimagined in gold and light
The NZTrio, joined by soprano Emma Pearson for a programme largely focused on female composers, ending with Salina Fisher's arrangement of Strauss’ Four Last Songs.
A tale of two Stabat Maters in Auckland
Heard side by side, these two Stabat Maters, neither of which is a typical example of its kind, make for an evening of striking contrasts under conductor Valentina Peleggi.
Into the labyrinth: opera and community in The Monster in the Maze
Director Anapela Polata’ivao handles her mixed forces of amateurs and professionals with seamless assurance, the crowds’ movements across the stage showing both clarity and intent.