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The energy of early rock and roll powers through Million Dollar Quartet.

Conductor Rita Paczian and her Bach Musica NZ deliver magical music, writes William Dart.

The Pacific Dance Festival provides valuable opportunities for local dancers.

Maggie Flynn is a charismatic heroine in NZ history tale Shakespearean in its telling.

Auckland's theatre community gets Matariki off to a shining start, writes Dione Joseph.

Ioana Cristina Goicea wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Women too wild to make it into official histories spotlighted, writes Dionne Christian.

West Side Story's tale of love and rivalry has endured, writes Stephen Jewell.

The play Jane Doe is an insightful and powerful look at rape culture, writes Ethan Sills.

Musical based on our favourite TV ad jingles is nostalgic fun, writes Janet McAllister.

Two young singers tackle challenging Bach in a concert to nourish the soul.

APO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.

Music fans around the world can enjoy the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Dean Hewison has written a truly authentic NZ musical from "songs" some of us love to hate

Suyeon Kang's CD is a timely reminder of the Michael Hill violin competition legacy.

The NZSO's Pathetique concert unleashed a panorama of emotions, writes William Dart.

A 12,000 seat concert arena plan has got the tick from the Wellington region's mayors.

A play about sex education is assured and innovative theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Ambitious drama presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience.

Director Tanemahuta Gray tells Ethan Sills how Tiki Taane's music inspired his latest epic

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Jazz diva Dianne Reeves talks old and new with William Dart before visit to Wellington.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

It's one of the world's most prestigious music competitions and it happens right here.

Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

The rhythms and patterns are strong in the RNZ Ballet's latest show, writes Raewyn Whyte.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

Play about dire state of sex education in NZ could lead to change, says theatre director.