RICHARD BETTS chats with the music director of new women’s choir Luminata Voices ahead of its first performance.
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NZTrio has head in the clouds
RICHARD BETTS previews NZTrio’s daring 2021 season and talks up their Auckland performance this weekend.
NZSO artistically rich but cash poor in 2021
The national orchestra has announced a season notable for Beethoven, Stravinsky and the effects of penury. RICHARD BETTS takes a look.
Monteverdi offers Messiah alternative in December concert
Bach Musica’s year-end concert is a performance of a less well-known but equally impressive alternative to Handel’s Messiah, writes RICHARD BETTS.
Beethoven no bummer in APO’s 2021 season
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra recently revealed its 2021 season to a Town Hall crowd. RICHARD BETTS took notes.
APO announces 2021 season
With the rest of the world teetering on the edge of lockdown or hamstrung by social distancing the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) has defiantly announced its 2021 season.
This one’s hard to play, folks
The world premiere of composer Gary Kulesha’s Oboe Concerto takes place in Auckland this week. RICHARD BETTS caught up with the person who wrote it and the guy tasked with playing it.
New Zealand has voices to go
The doyenne of New Zealand choral singing advises RICHARD BETTS to take opportunities when they arise, whether you think you’re ready or not.