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NZ Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 programme comes with big names - and big bugs

Bret McKenzie will be one of the stars of 2025, narrating Carnival of the Animals.

Witness to history: The Kiwi photographer capturing the defining moments of our time

From war zones to Royal kitchens, the remarkable career of Simon Townsley.

Eve de Castro-Robinson shifts from composition to comedy and back again

Spot the connection between Eve de Castro-Robinson's comedy and her composing.

How NZ artist cartographer is transforming our world view

Ruth Watson's art meets cartography to redefine world maps and the universe itself.

Orchestra Wellington revives forgotten Schmitt ballet with Stravinsky echoes

This may well be the first time The Tragedy of Salomé has been heard in Aotearoa.

Australian guitarist Karin Schaupp sticks to familiar for Dunedin concerts

Karin Schaupp is recording music she genuinely loves.

Stacey Morrison leads National Treasures’ new season, exploring new historical stories

A second season of National Treasures isn’t afraid to tell pointedly political stories.

The Bigger Picture: Te Māori takes New York

It's 40 years since a landmark exhibition put Māori art and culture on the world stage.

Stephen De Pledge on playing Cresswell’s final concerto, music and friendship

Pianist Stephen De Pledge knew composer Lyell Cresswell and his music since the 1980s.

Suburban gothic brides: Yvonne Todd's weirdly captivating wedding photography

The Hewitson Profile: Arts Laureate Yvonne Todd in the frame

World Choir Games: Tawa triumph

Winning a champion's trophy at the WCG was the icing on the cake for Vocal FX.

Knowing the score: Why John Charles was an unsung hero of the NZ screen

John Charles was a television pioneer who scored a generation of NZ films.

Percussion virtuoso Justin DeHart’s beat goes on across NZ

Percussionist Justin DeHart prefers the more decorous classical world over rock.

Unadorned lives: Glenn Busch’s profoundly beautiful images of ordinary people

In his new book, Glenn Busch’s subjects speak for themselves.

Art and music combine across centuries in Somi Kim’s new album

Virtuoso talent on display in new music.

Making light work of art in the city

Mural artist illuminates Auckland's night-sky with 9 metre lightwork.

Violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov’s NZ visit among most anticipated events of concert year

Maxim Vengerov comes to NZ to play the instrument's greatest concerto.

Wagner’s tantric opera to be performed in Auckland

Auckland Philharmonia presents the opera that changed music.