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.
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An Evening with Pat Metheny REVIEW
Pat Metheny’s career retrospective delights with dazzling displays and solo finesse, but definition is lacking for DAN SPERBER. Have we heard this quartet at its best?
I Just Saw The Best Concert Ever In Someone’s Lounge
How can an astonishing world-class act end up playing to 40 people in a residential house? GARY STEEL witnesses something miraculous.
Guns Akimbo REVIEW
Auckland is the setting for the latest high-speed, comic book-style caper. PAUL ROSE assesses this madcap action flick and pronounces it a winner.
The Great Witchdoctor Q&A – Nathan Haines
Nathan Haines on Shift Left, his hi-fi, the Silver Scrolls and more…
Snarky Puppy – Powerstation Auckland REVIEW
GARY STEEL went to see extraordinary jazz-fusion concoction Snarky Puppy at Auckland’s The Powerstation. Here’s his brief assessment.
Auckland Toilet Tax: Borrowing Games
Oh no, not another tax? ALASDAIR THOMPSON casts his eye over the suggestion Auckland might face a ‘Toilet Tax’.
Auckland And Hamilton – A Tale Of Two Cities
After years of to-ing and fro-ing between Hamilton and Auckland he knows the two cities and their tales well. So which one is the winner for ANDREW JOHNSTONE?