4 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenWellington’s VU NZ School of Music’s Piano Extravaganza Concert lives up to its name
26 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenWellington City Orchestra spinning musical tales of adventure, love and vengeance
19 Sept · Wellington Cathedral of St Paul · Peter MechenQuang Hong Luu (piano) – brilliantly personifying composer and music and their times
10 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenThe Dolfin-Lin Duo – positively tingling with spontaneous re-discovery!
1 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenOzan Biner-McGrath at St.Andrew’s – a piano recital of music to delight in and savour
28 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenNSZO’S Let There Be Light illuminates Saariaho, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky
16 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenAotearoa and China – a musical dialogue presented by Jian Liu
5 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenOrchestra Wellington in full “swing” with escapist New York jazz
3 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenEchoes of woodland scenes rubbing shoulders with companionable coffee-houses! – an echt-Viennese musical lunchtime experience for Wellingtonians at St. Andrew’s-on-the-Terrace!
28 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenScriabin and Rachmaninov from Tony Lee – a piano-fancier’s ultimate dream concert?
11 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenPianist Otis Prescott-Mason – an unexpected but precious gift for us of Schubert’s heavenly G-Major Sonata D.894.
21 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenMasterpieces from masterly musicians – A St. Andrew’s lunchtime concert, from Rolf Gjelsten and Nicole Chao
6 Oct · Peter MechenImpactful Shostakovich unpacked -The New Zealand String Quartet and the Ghost Trio
18 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenJoanna Dann and David Neild – a feast of ‘cello-and-piano presentation at St. Andrew’s-on-The-Terrace, Wellington
20 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenPoetry and drama at the keyboard from pianist Quang Hong Luu
31 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenHenry Wong Doe, and a paean in praise of piano recitals…….
8 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenOrchestra Wellington and Marc Taddei – legacy of The Classical Style
12 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenAn exuberant ‘Cello-and-Piano concert from Robert Ibell and Rachel Thomson
11 Feb · Peter MechenWorlds within and alongside worlds – solo and duo pianists Dénes Várjon and Izabella Simon at Waikanae
18 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyMark Menzies and Michael Endres – linking worlds with violin and piano
20 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenFirstly sparks, and then a conflagration – pianist Otis Prescott-Mason in recital
1 Aug · Steven SedleyA piano recital from a superbly well-prepared young man who obviously enjoyed his playing
28 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleySonata and Revolution – pianist Liam Furey at St.Andrew’s-on-The-Terrace
27 Jul · Peter MechenLiam Wooding – Reflections and Connections at Woburn’s St.Mark’s Church, Lower Hutt
21 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyBreathtakingly accomplished piano playing from Ya-Ting Liou at St. Andrew’s
10 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenThe NZSO’s “The Rite of Spring” replete with anniversaries and commemorations
26 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyMonique Lapins and Jian Liu give consummate performances of Bartok and Debussy at St.Andrew’s
26 Mar · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorNZSO launches into 2021 determined, with a splendid, dynamic programme to evade Covid 19
13 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyEnd of the musical year for Wellington Chamber Orchestra with an Emperor and Franck’s symphony
9 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorRNZAF Wind Quintet plus piano, in diverting programme closes Marjan van Waartenberg’s era at St Andrew’s
20 Nov · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorNZSO with three widely varied works: two masterpieces and a charming, approachable New Zealand concerto
18 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyUnfamiliar music given a chance to shine in characterful performances at St. Andrew’s
9 Nov · Public Trust Hall · Peter MechenWarm response for an innovative “Seen-and-Heard” Kristallnacht Concert at Wellington’s Public Trust Hall
8 Nov · Peter MechenWellington vocal trio delights its Whanganui audience with a “charmer” of a programme…..
26 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorAdmirable Waikanae chamber music from friends of a non-existant Wilma Smith
17 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorOrchestra Wellington and Sistema Orchestra Hutt Valley in varied and colourful concert
14 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenDazzling Diabelli Variations from pianist Ya-Ting Liou at St.Andrew’s make an indelible impression
17 Sept · Adam Concert Room · Peter MechenWellington entrants shape up for the National Junior Piano Competition Finals
5 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorStimulating, evocative recital from NZSM piano student Liam Furey at St Andrew’s
4 Aug · Peter Mechen“Morgen” – pianist Rae de Lisle makes a welcome return to performing, with ‘cellist Andrew Joyce – and with help from Julia Joyce
30 Jul · Adam Concert Room · Peter MechenNZSM Concerto Competition – an evening of elegance, frisson and feeling
11 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorWell contrived and performed recital of piano music from NZSM students at St Andrew’s
8 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter Mechen“Emperor of Composers” – an eponymous Piano Concerto and a lovely Symphony, “live” from the NZSO
9 Feb · Lindis TaylorMichael Houstoun bows out triumphantly at Waikanae in the company of the Amici Ensemble
17 Dec · Lindis TaylorThird volume of Richard Farrell piano recordings a fascinating collection of till-now unreleased treasures
8 Dec · Lindis TaylorWellington Chamber Orchestra succeeds with Šinkovec Burstin in Grieg piano concerto, and other Nordic classics
1 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorHaydn, Brahms and Brigid Bisley in superb recital from Diedre Irons and the Aroha Quartet
30 Nov · Michael Fowler Centre · Steven SedleyEnthusiastic reception by big audience for Orchestra Wellington’s final 2019 concert of remarkable but unfamiliar music
3 Nov · Steven SedleyExceptional recital from Alexander Gavrylyuk gets tumultuous applause at Waikanae
31 Oct · Peter MechenTriumph tempered by sadness – Hutt Valley Chamber Music faces dissolution despite a sensational 40th anniversary season capped off by the remarkable Diedre Irons
3 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorImpressive piano recital of Brahms, Gershwin and Chopin from talented NZSM post-graduate students
29 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenPiano fantasies, dreams and forebodings, from Tony Chen Lin at Wellington’s St.Andrew’s
27 Sept · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorEnterprising first concert in Martinborough’s splendid little music festival
6 Sept · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorAsher Fisch, Louis Lortie and the NZSO in splendid form with classical masterpieces
18 Aug · Lindis TaylorVisiting Russian cellist inspires a fine, short-lived piano trio and an interesting recital
17 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorA piano recital at St Andrew’s deserving a full house: Beethoven’s Eroica Variations surrounded by circus variety
13 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorSplendid, richly satisfying NZSO concert of four strongly contrasted works played with mastery and conviction
29 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorDelightful St Andrew’s recital from NZSM piano students: Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, Prokofiev and Henry Cowell
18 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Steven SedleyA beautiful concert of Romantic symphonic music from the NZSO under Thomas Søndergård
8 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorAn excellent lunchtime concert from university string students at St Andrew’s
17 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyMaria Mo: a fine recital by a promising artist at St Andrew’s
27 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPoetry and music co-habit most successfully at St Andrew’s lunchtime concert
10 Mar · Lindis TaylorMichael Endres surrounds Schubert with varied companion pieces at Mulled Wine concert
17 Feb · Lindis TaylorDirect from Nelson: Dénes Várjon and Izabella Simon in singular, absorbing solo and duet piano music
31 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorRecital from pianist and concertmaster at Orchestra Wellington’s Saturday concert
27 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorGreat performances of unfamiliar Bartók and major Dvořák introduced by young geniuses
30 Sept · Rosemary CollierViolin and piano competition winners show robust musical and technical gifts and fine rapport
13 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorDiverting recital by Liszt and Bartók specialist, Judit Gábos at St Andrew’s
12 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorImpressive piano recital: Haydn, Beethoven and Liszt, from three NZSM students at St Andrew’s
2 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenRichard Mapp at St.Andrew’s in Wellington – piano-playing with a quality of connection
11 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorThird fine Orchestra Wellington concert, unthemed but with Dvořák 7, a great success
8 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorOne piano, six hands and a programme of highly unfamiliar, surprising music by composers in unorthodox mode
13 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorTrpčeski’s emphatic restoration of Grieg concerto and a blazing Shostakovich Tenth from Martín and NZSO
11 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPolished recital of Lieder by Clara Schumann and Brahms, and Robert’s Scenes of Childhood
22 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorImmaculate and varied piano recital from gifted young Russian pianist
1 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenPianist Tony Chen Lin’s debut CD for Rattle a must-hear….
22 Apr · Adam Concert Room · Peter MechenPaul Dukas’s Sonata the climax of John Chen’s monumental Waikanae piano recital
13 Apr · Adam Concert Room · Peter MechenJason Bae – an enterprising, exploratory and heroic performer
12 Apr · Peter MechenThoughtful, enterprising programming from Michael Houstoun performed with conviction and sensitivity
4 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierPolish and Shakespearean themes lead fine St Andrew’s lunchtime recital
21 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorIntriguing improvisatory performances by Robbie Duncan and Bernard Wells at St Andrew’s
27 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenRachmaninov – jubilation and bitterness, but sheer poetry from Joyce Yang
24 Oct · Peter MechenAt last! Michael Houstoun’s Beethoven recordings for Rattle reach the Diabelli Variations
15 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorWilma Smith and Friends play fine programme for Wellington Chamber Music
27 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorTo err is human, to forgive (the job of the critic): four student pianists with seriously worthwhile music
22 Sept · Adam Concert Room · Jennifer ShennanTwo pianists: rapport, stamina, poetry at NZSM Adam Concert Room
9 Sept · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorOrchestra Wellington with scintillating programme: Grieg piano concerto midst spectacular orchestral waltzes
1 Sept · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenBEETHOVEN – Violin and Piano Sonata Series – a final frolic and a fury, to great acclaim!
29 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierBeethoven violin sonata series: Spring – molto espressivo – and its companion sonata are a delight
5 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorAstonishing performance of complete Daphnis et Chloé ballet music, plus a Schumann allusion
31 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorExuberant and popular performances by Wellington Youth Orchestra
30 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenXenia Pestova – an interpreter for all ages, at St.Andrew’s, Wellington
7 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenJeux, Debussy’s quiet revolutionary, steals Orchestra Wellington’s show
7 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorEngaging recital of once much-played piano pieces from young pianist
31 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenNZSM Piano Students show their mettle at St.Andrew’s, Wellington
20 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorSplendid NZSO concert with a greatly gifted cellist and young conductor prodigy
8 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorPiano and string quartet in unexpectedly contrasting scene
1 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierGöknil Biner and Tom McGrath deliver delightful recital of Schubert, Schumann and Fauré songs, plus Scriabin piano piece
19 Feb · Lindis TaylorHungarian pianist Dénes Varjon at Waikanae with enterprising programme, rich in Bartók
29 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorEdo de Waart and Ronald Brautigam confirm stature: symphonic conductor and Mozartian pianist
26 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenGalvanic lunch hour with the Rangapu Duo at St.Andrew’s
15 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorOrchestra Wellington’s fifth concert excels with last works of Berlioz, Bartok and Tchaikovsky (almost)
11 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenTony Chen Lin – piano evocations, visions and premonitions at St.Andrew’s
21 Aug · Adam Concert Room · Peter MechenMichael Houstoun’s tribute to Judith Clark – a feast of Bach
17 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenLunchtime gatherings of delight, adventure and enchantment with pianist Ya-Ting Liou
26 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenTemples on the heights and simple dwellings – Ludwig Treviranus at St.Andrew’s
22 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenEmma Sayers – piano recital of connections, dedications and premieres
4 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorSchubertiade Hohenems/Wellington at St Andrew’s: piano and song
13 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorMemorable NZSO concert with rising young conductor and acclaimed pianist
17 Apr · Lindis TaylorDavid Guerin celebrates the new Hutt Little Theatre piano with the Goldberg Variations
13 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorTalented young pianist impresses at St Andrew’s lunchtime concert
13 Nov · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorWonderful NZSO programme of masterpieces from the heartland of classical music
28 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorNZSM piano students give impressively mature performances at St Andrew’s
27 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenYouthful, exuberant virtuosity – Jason Bae at St.Andrew’s , Wellington
20 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorAdmirably adventurous piano programme from Jason Bae at Waikanae
13 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorYoung Musicians Programme in another impressive concert supported by Music Futures
17 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorNZCT chamber music competitors come down town to St Andrew’s with interesting lunchtime treat
14 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPraiseworthy, adventurous concert from Tawa Orchestra moves into foreign parts
10 Jun · Adam Concert Room · Rosemary CollierPianist Catherine Norton initiates delightful, welcome renaissance in song recitals
19 Apr · Opera House · Lindis TaylorItalian Embassy brings pianist to Wellington with interesting programme
14 Mar · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierBravos for the second of Freddy Kempf’s Beethoven concerto concerts with the NZSO
5 Mar · Lindis TaylorPianist Nicola Melville’s visit home with a diverting entertainment and a tribute to her teacher
14 Nov · Wellington Cathedral of St Paul · Rosemary CollierThird of the Cathedral’s recitals for the new Steinway, from Jian Liu
17 Oct · Wellington Cathedral of St Paul · Peter MechenMusic in evocative spaces – Diedre Irons at Wellington Cathedral
28 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenTests of character – Wellington Chamber Music recital from Ludwig Treviranus
23 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorForbidden Voices liberated in NZSM conference on music and musicians banned by Nazis
4 May · Lindis TaylorLower Hutt Little Theatre gets new Steinway, but several much cheaper improvements still needed
26 Mar · Adam Concert Room · Peter MechenJunghwa Lee – pianistic brilliance and recreative ferment at the NZSM
16 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenYa-Ting Liou – delight and triumph amid near-empty spaces
15 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenMelanie Lina – great playing reaching all too few ears at St.Andrew’s
10 Nov · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorConcert No 6 of Michael Houstoun’s triumphant return to Beethoven
8 Nov · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierHoustoun’s stupendous feat in first of the final trilogy of Beethoven sonata recitals
30 Jun · Wellington Town Hall · Peter MechenBeethoven from Houstoun Concert 4 – recycle plus renewal….
27 Feb · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenMelanie Lina – celebrating her “L’isle Joyeuse” at St.Andrews
7 Dec · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenFreddy Kempf’s Gershwin with the NZSO – poet-pianist with a brilliant orchestra
5 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorTalented piano duettists combine wit and virtuosity for St Andrew’s audience
28 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierBryant-Greene and Atkins give enjoyable recital of New Zealand piano music
10 Nov · Lindis TaylorLudwig Treviranus returns to Upper Hutt for highly coloured recital of Beethoven and Mussorgsky
20 Oct · Wellington Town Hall · Peter MechenMichael Houstoun at 60 – divining the depths of the Diabellis
22 Sept · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorLitton and Hough combine with the NZSO to present an exhilarating concert
8 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorWell-presented concert from NZSM’s Young Musicians’ Programme
18 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPianist Nicola Melville returns to give memorable recital at St Andrew’s
18 Mar · Lindis TaylorMichael Endres launches Paekakariki’s 2012 Mulled Wine concerts with brilliant Romantic music
11 Sept · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorGao Ping’s winning presentation of Debussy, New Zealand and east Asian piano music
24 Jul · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorMichael Endres – pianist, plays Schubert’s D 959, Farr, Carnaval and Godowski
1 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorLeading Hungarian pianist Endre Hegedűs celebrates Liszt bicentenary to benefit Christchurch
10 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPianist Nicole Chao in adventurous lunchtime concert
10 Sept · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorPiers Lane and the Doric String Quartet in rapturous accord
6 Jul · Old St Paul’s · Lindis TaylorTaiwanese-American pianist marks the two pianist bi-centenaries at Old Saint Paul’s
10 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorBuz Bryant-Greene at St Andrew’s Festival lunchtime concert