As the APO prepares to play a New Zealand premiere by the world’s leading composer, RICHARD BETTS looks at the many lives of Scheherazade, the teller of tall tales.
Classical
1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear – Florence Foster Jenkins
She sang so badly that people turned up in their droves to laugh at her sad attempts to “wow” New York. MATT KELLY on Florence Foster Jenkins.
NZTrio concert goes online only
The popular chamber group has been forced into the cloud for their planned Cumulus show, writes Richard Betts.
The Witchdoctor Q&A: Andrew Beer
He’s our best classical artist and concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia. RICHARD BETTS has a wide-ranging conversation with Andrew Beer.
Real good, for free
Auckland Chamber Orchestra presents its usual array of interesting music. And it’ll cost you nothing to attend, writes RICHARD BETTS.
NZSO springs into winter
RICHARD BETTS previews a clutch of performances by the NZSO this month.
Let there be light – Luminata Voices
RICHARD BETTS chats with the music director of new women’s choir Luminata Voices ahead of its first performance.
NZTrio has head in the clouds
RICHARD BETTS previews NZTrio’s daring 2021 season and talks up their Auckland performance this weekend.