25 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenA “significant birthday” concert of decades – Schubert’s Schwanengesang from Roger Wilson and Terence Dennis
9 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenRichard Strauss and Johannes Brahms – music of free and sonorous measure!
19 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenRADIANCE, from the NZSO with Simon O’Neill (tenor) and Pietari Inkinen (conductor) – two glimpses of Richard Wagner’s youth-to-maturity journey as an innovative opera composer.
8 Jul · Futuna Chapel · Peter MechenMusic that unfurls the Colours of Karori’s splendid Futuna Chapel
5 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenOrchestra Wellington in full “swing” with escapist New York jazz
2 Dec · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenNZSO’s night of beauty and splendour with Berlioz and Bruckner
24 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenENEMY OF THE STATE – a multivaried concert experience with Psathas, Glazunov and Shostakovich
13 May · Peter MechenCantoris – opera that’s tuneful, rhythmic, magical, exotic, funny, murderous, tragic, pompous, escapist, real – what more could you want?
10 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenAnton Webern steals the show! – Orchestra Wellington and Marc Taddei with “Pharaoh”
20 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre · Steven SedleyA Springful of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” music, from Orchestra Wellington
28 May · Rebecca Stanton“Packed (and) buzzing” audience acclaim Wellington Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Concert
23 Jul · Wellington Cathedral of St Paul · Rebecca StantonHenry Purcell’s “Food of Love” at Wellington’s Cathedral of St.Paul
21 Jul · Public Trust Hall · Anne FrenchFever’s Candlelight Jazz Standards with Retro Pack at Wellington’s Public Trust Hall
4 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Anne FrenchSpacious, enraptured, beautiful – Wellington Chamber Orchestra with Baroque Voices and Nota Bene
2 Jul · Peter MechenSchubert’s “Winterreise” a truly unforgettable journey at St.Mark’s, Woburn for HVCM
28 Mar · St Mary of the Angels · Peter Mechen“Gloria” from Nota Bene and The Queen’s Closet gladdens hearts and minds at St Mary of the Angels
12 Dec · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenAcclaim at Wellington’s MFC for Handel, the “Messiah”, the NZSO, the Tudor Consort, the soloists, and conductor extraordinaire, Gemma New
9 Nov · Public Trust Hall · Peter MechenWarm response for an innovative “Seen-and-Heard” Kristallnacht Concert at Wellington’s Public Trust Hall
22 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorA splendid St Andrew’s lunchtime concert from NZSM voice students
27 Feb · Lindis TaylorBarbara Paterson’s moving operatic portrayal of love in crisis in Poulenc’s monodrama
7 Dec · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenLightning, thunder and Orpheus Choir’s and the NZSO’s “Messiah” – never a dull moment!
17 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenExtraordinary SMP Ensemble Commemorative Concert missing a part but nevertheless packing a punch
29 Sept · Wellington Town Hall · Steven SedleyMartinborough Music Festival – an overview of a delightful feast of chamber music
4 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorKorngold: exploration of beguiling Lieder one didn’t know, from Georgia Jamieson Emms
10 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Steven SedleyMedlyn and Greager give rewarding and intelligent recital of early 20th century songs, plus four by Vincent O’Sullivan/Ross Harris
30 Mar · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenArt-to-music realisations, a royal farewelling, and interplanetary evocations – all in an evening’s work for the NZSO
10 Feb · Rosemary CollierFrom The Night Watch – “Love Me Tender” – a Baroque-style celebration of love’s intangibility
5 Feb · Lindis TaylorAdam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson; the second installment, of Monday and Tuesday reviews
8 Dec · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenA finely-wrought, light-on-its-feet “Messiah” from Nicholas McGegan with The Tudor Consort and the NZSO
3 Dec · Opera House · Peter MechenAn “Enchanted Evening” from The Virtuoso Strings with Jonathan Lemalu
29 Nov · Peter MechenBeautiful, visceral, hypnotic, disconcerting – Stroma’s “essential experimental” at Wellington’s Pyramid Club
26 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorAdmirable performances in Wellington Regional Aria Contest
15 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorKatherine McIndoe with brilliant performance of Britten’s Les Illuminations at St Andrew’s
9 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierNZSM classical voice students show their talents at St Andrew’s
11 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPolished recital of Lieder by Clara Schumann and Brahms, and Robert’s Scenes of Childhood
8 Jul · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Lindis TaylorAdmirable exploration of challenging Purcell and gorgeous Fauré from Nota Bene
27 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierDemanding song recital reflects more ambition than accomplishment
17 Jun · Peter MechenHarmony of the Spheres in tandem with life on earth – Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) from Baroque Voices and instrumentalists
16 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorLawrence Renes, NZSO and Simon O’Neill in superb Wagner songs and monumental Bruckner 4th
11 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorSpectacular centenary concert for Leonard Bernstein from the NZSO
20 Dec · St Mary of the Angels · Peter MechenGaudete at St Mary of the Angels with Baroque Voices and Palliser Viols
13 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenA flavoursome taste of the “Baroque” at the St.Andrew’s Lunchtime Concert Series
22 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorA polished and scrupulously studied recital by male vocal quartet, Aurora IV
24 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorEntertaining concert, mixing symphony with jazz and a witty film score from Wellington Chamber Orchestra
20 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorNZSM voice students in admirable and highly varied recital at St Andrew’s
16 Sept · Circa Theatre · Peter MechenA whole lot more than the girl next door – Ali Harper as Doris Day at Circa in Wellington
9 Jul · Rosemary CollierKapiti Chamber Choir with the Romantic Triangle: Brahms, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann
2 Jul · Rosemary CollierRich and diverting recital of songs by Takiri vocal quartet and piano at Waikanae
30 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierRenowned Bach scholar and conductor Suzuki with fine baroque ensemble Juilliard415
3 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierRenowned Bach scholar and conductor Suzuki with fine baroque ensemble Juilliard415
26 Mar · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorStrauss’s final tone poem a mighty opening for the NZSO’s 2017 season
9 Feb · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierUnfamiliar but rewarding music to mark Conference on 17th and 18th century English music
10 Dec · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierNo Christmas without “Messiah” – with the Tudor Consort and the NZSO
16 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorPolitically coloured vocal contest settles the score between baritones and bass-baritones
25 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenHigh drama, pastoral beauty and symphonic grandeur from the WCO with Michael Vinten
11 Sept · Lindis TaylorAdmirably staged and sung opera and music theatre excerpts from the school of music
31 Aug · Lindis TaylorCharming recital of French and English songs by Rhona Fraser and Richard Mapp at Lower Hutt
26 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary Collier‘Singers to listen for’: “A long way to hear singing as good as this”
6 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre · Lindis TaylorNZSO and Christiane Libor in wonderful Strauss songs and Mahler’s Fourth Symphony
27 Jul · Lindis TaylorBeguiling concert of French chanson, torch songs, café and cabaret songs by Magdalena Darby and friends
16 Jul · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierEnthusiasm for Orchestra Wellington, with Anna Leese, in war-time masterpieces by Strauss
13 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierInteresting variety of arias and songs from NZSM voice students
29 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierTwo fine sopranos in rare, varied, Wigmore Hall-quality recital
2 Apr · Adam Concert Room · Rosemary CollierBreaking the song recital drought with a fine, adventurous recital of unfamiliar songs by great composers
15 Mar · Wellington Cathedral of St Paul · Peter MechenGareth Farr’s Relict Furies – resonant and moving at Wellington Cathedral
13 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorInnovative and fitting celebration of Kiri Te Kanawa with New Zealand Festival: a full MFC
27 Feb · Michael Fowler Centre · Peter MechenMonteverdi gets keen, sharp-edged and exciting treatment
9 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierPalliser Viols and Pepe Becker enjoyed at St Andrew’s lunchtime concert
9 Oct · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Lindis TaylorSparkling performances from superbly schooled Youth Choir
19 Sept · Opera House · Lindis TaylorWellington G&S with another hit in funny, well-sung The Gondoliers
13 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorYoung Musicians Programme in another impressive concert supported by Music Futures
12 Sept · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierMemorable, glamorous, musically interesting evening with Renée Fleming and the NZSO
6 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierTalent aplenty at Wellington Aria Contest but poor publicity denies finalists deserved audience
6 Aug · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Lindis TaylorOpera Society revives its tradition of presenting promising young singers in tantalising song
15 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierSchool of Music voices on display with varied and interesting programme
6 May · Lindis TaylorCantoris tackles imaginative programme exploring Hungarian influence in Brahms’s music and related musical phenomena
7 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierPlentiful talent at Wellington’s Aria Contest courtesy Hutt Valley Competitions Society
7 Sept · Opera House · Lindis TaylorOrchestra Wellington confirms its vital role in city’s musical life with wonderful Haydn and Mahler
26 Jun · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Peter MechenStroma’s third “Mirror of Time” – thoroughly engaging fun
23 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenRobbie Ellis – laughter, delight and provocation for lunch…..
14 Apr · Adam Concert Room · Peter Mechen“Body Beautiful” excites, awe-inspires, and charms as a life’s occupation is celebrated.
26 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenAspects of conflict in Brio’s “Peace and War” at St.Andrew’s
2 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierNZSM voice students in diverse show-case at St Andrews
25 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorThe Fab Five explore neglected vocal territory at St Andrew’s lunchtime concert
20 Sept · Adam Concert Room · Rosemary CollierImpressive final recital as Isabella Moore prepares for study abroad
18 Sept · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierA rare, delightful Lieder recital from two seasoned musicians at St Andrew’s
28 Jul · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorContemplations of life and death from disparate times and nations
3 May · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierTerfel’s style and musicality offer something for everyone in varied concert
12 Jan · Opera House · Lindis TaylorTwenty-two talented young singers fill brilliant evening at Whanganui’s Opera School Gala
20 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorLisa Harper-Brown frames fine Opera Society recital
21 Oct · Futuna Chapel · Rosemary CollierInteresting if somewhat problematic concert at Futuna Chapel
21 Oct · Wellington Town Hall · Peter MechenMusic-making with virtuosity, beauty and energy at Wellington Youth Orchestra’s last 2012 outing
16 Sept · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Rosemary CollierEnter Spring – wishful encouragement from Nota Bene
19 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierWellington’s Aria Contest remains an important event in vocal students’ calendar
18 Aug · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorRemarkable Big Sing National Finale a brilliant success at every level
1 Aug · Lindis TaylorInteresting recital from first and second year voice students at New Zealand School of Music
28 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorBach Choir recovers its earlier renown with fine concert of Mendelssohn and Brahms
16 Jul · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Peter MechenThe Full Monte – music of love’s distraction, from Baroque Voices
30 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre · Rosemary CollierTriumphant anniversary concert for Dame Malvina Major Foundation
13 Jun · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierSuperb, well-attended recital of rare Lieder at St Andrew’s
12 May · Peter MechenWellington NZ Choral Federation – celebrating 25 years of workshops with the best of ’em!
21 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierSoprano, clarinet and piano in lovely Lieder recital
18 Feb · Te Papa · Rosemary CollierEncore visit to counter-tenor Xiao Ma, with Stephen Diaz and Gao Ping (piano), at Te Papa
15 Feb · St Mary of the Angels · Rosemary CollierExceptional recital from Chinese counter-tenor, Xiao Ma
13 Jan · Opera House · Lindis TaylorStandard continues to rise at New Zealand Opera School at Whanganui
14 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierA variety of carols in a variety of guises at St Andrew’s
19 Nov · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorBrilliant French programme with Anne Sophie von Otter and Wellington Orchestra at Town Hall
1 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenStimulating Bach – and others – from the Wellington Baroque Ensemble
21 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierWellington Aria Contest final: singers in good form
19 Jul · Old St Paul’s · Lindis TaylorA popular lunchtime miscellany from three sopranos at Old St Paul’s
3 Jul · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierConcours de la Chanson: second year of splendid initiative
3 May · Wellington Town Hall · Lindis TaylorNZSQ and Wollerman reveal beauties in Schoenberg, and others
6 Apr · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorVoice students of NZSM in excellent recital at St Andrew’s
13 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierAivale Cole with splendid Lieder for the St Andrew’s series
10 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierJoanna Heslop sings Russian songs for St Andrew’s season
2 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorBrio Vocal Ensemble imports the USA for a St Andrew’s lunchtime.
8 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorRuth Armishaw sings about songbirds and divas at St Andrew’s final concert
20 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorShakespeare in Song – choral settings by Cantoris conducted by Rachel Hyde
17 Nov · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierSoprano, trumpet and organ aid lunchtime digestion
20 Oct · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary CollierSharon Yearsley and friends in Mozart, Schubert, Britten and early Italians
29 May · Wellington Cathedral of St Paul · Peter MechenSaint-Saëns, Psalms and Spirituals from the Festival Singers
9 May · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Peter MechenSongs My Mother Taught Me – Mother’s Day Music from Nota Bene
19 Mar · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Rosemary Collier‘If London were like Venice’ – songs to end the St Andrew’s series
12 Dec · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorWendy Dawn Thompson (mezzo-soprano) and friends at St Andrew’s
23 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorWellington Regional Aria Contest: Dame Malvina Major Prize
19 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Lindis TaylorSoprano Nicola Holt and pianist Nicole Chao at St Andrew’s
20 May · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter MechenNew Zealand School of Music Classical Voice Students