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Clare Maclean

Clare Maclean was born in New Zealand in 1958. She studied composition with Gillian Bibby in Wellington, New Zealand, and with Peter Sculthorpe and Bruce Cro...

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Donald Blume

Don Blume was born in 1925. When at school he was taught piano and theory, and won a prize for composition. After leaving school he studied the violin for ab...

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Maarire Goodall

Born and raised in Murihiku (south and west Southland, Aotearoa NZ). Sometime farm labourer, tractor driver, ditch digger, freezing worker, factory packer, o...

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Georgina Zellan-Smith

As a concert pianist she did not specialise, but instead enjoyed a wide range of composers/repertoire from Bach onwards, (though occasionally small keyboard ...

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Robert Ibell

Robert Ibell was born in Dannevirke and brought up in Palmerston North. He began learning cello at Saturday morning music classes, and played in the Manawatu...

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Justine Cormack

As a freelance violinist Justine performs as soloist, chamber musician, guest-concertmaster and orchestral violinist. As a Creative Performance Coach, Justin...

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John Chen

New Zealand pianist John Chen launched his career by winning the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition, where he also won prizes for his interpretation...

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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

Recognised nationally, and celebrated locally, for the depth of its work, the CSO believes that music can enrich lives in different ways and aims to share th...

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Karlheinz Company

Founded in 1978 by John Rimmer, the Karlheinz Company is New Zealand’s oldest contemporary music ensemble, based at the School of Music, University of Auckla...

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New Zealand Opera

In the 20 years since the inception of New Zealand Opera, the company has presented over 460 opera performances that include mainscale opera, touring product...

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Auckland Chamber Orchestra

A professional orchestra resident in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Auckland Chamber Orchestra has been entertaining and inspiring audiences with many musical...

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Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is Aotearoa New Zealand's national ballet company.

The RNZB is a company of dynamic dancers, performing an eclectic repertoi...

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Orchestra Wellington

ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA

With a rich history as New Zealand’s oldest regional orchestra founded over sixty years ago, Orchestra Wellington’s audience numbers h...

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Stroma

Stroma is one of New Zealand’s finest contemporary chamber ensembles, comprising players from the NZSO and other freelance Wellington performers. Stroma is c...

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Manukau Symphony Orchestra

The Manukau Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a community orchestra based in South Auckland. The orchestra presents four varied concerts annually to patrons from a...

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VOICES New Zealand

Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, with Music Director Dr Karen Grylls, made its début at the 1998 New Zealand International Arts Festival and later that year...

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Alison Grant

Alison Grant grew up and studied in Auckland, New Zealand. Here, she studied at the University of Auckland towards a BA in English and BMus (Hons) in composi...

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Andrew Sewell

New Zealand conductor, Andrew Sewell, is currently in his twentieth season as Music Director of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. From 2000-2010, he was musi...

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Chloe Moon

Chloe Moon, born in 1952, was educated at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a BMus (hons) in 1973. From 1974 to 1977 she was a member of the Came...

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Brent Parker

Brent Parker was a New Zealand-born composer and pianist who lived in Ireland for more than 40 years. He taught at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama in...

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Alexander Ivashkin

As a soloist Alexander Ivashkin performed in more than thirty countries. He was a regular guest at many important music festivals in Europe, the United State...

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Julius Mari Magpantay

Julius Mari Magpantay is a Filipino-born Auckland-based composer. He has always been a lover of music and developed a strong interest in composition at Glenf...

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Rae de Lisle

Rae de Lisle is currently Associate Professor in Piano at the University of Auckland. Following eight years studying and performing in London, Rae spent fift...

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Orpheus Choir Wellington

Orpheus Choir Wellington is a symphonic choir based in New Zealand's capital.

They bring the big choir experience — dramatic, spectacular and emotionally...

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New Zealand Chamber Soloists

The New Zealand Chamber Soloists have been performing regularly throughout New Zealand and overseas since 2006. The core group is the piano trio combining th...