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CORC and COCO - Faurés Requiem
Faurés Requiem
Of the many settings of the Requiem, Gabriel Fauré’s is the most widely loved. In comparison with the large-scale masterpieces of Verdi, Brahms and Berlioz, Fauré’s work seems gentle... > See More |
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Haydn: The Seven Last Words from the Cross performed by New Zealand String Quartet
This very moving work is illuminated by the eloquent performing style of the New Zealand String Quartet by the words of poet Dinah Hawken and by the images of artist Nigel Brown. It was written initia... > See More |
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Jess Chambers and Justin Firefly
Sweet music from a rising local talent. The Wellington singer and songwriter spent years searching for the right sound to accompany her delicate-yet-dynamic voice, a voice that soars lightly to hit im... > See More |
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L.A Mitchell
L.A Mitchell has a superbly warm, gravelly voice that can soar over her band and into the rafters. Her first album Debut uncorked a sparkling collection of seductive soul and jazz that revealed her ta... > See More |
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NZ Army Dance Band with Fabio and Ana Robles
This twelve-piece dance band will set your toes tapping. Come along for a night of great dance music and we’ll make sure there’s room for you to get up and enjoy some dancing, whatever your age or st... > See More |
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The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
Pulling together some of the capital’s favourite musicians and commanding the four-string like you’ve never heard it before, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra’s merry strummers have becom... > See More |
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THEATRE AND DANCE |
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Ship Songs
Written and performed by Ian Hughes
Songs and music by Don McGlashan
Directed by Anna Marbrook
When Ian’s Mum met Ian’s Dad, the sparks flew. The reason? Ian’s Mum had the most amazing story to ... > See More |
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Witches over Wanaka
Flat Out Productions with Jo Randerson and Geoff Pinfield
Witches over Wanaka is an intriguing piece of locally devised theatre. It weaves elements of Shakespeare's Macbeth into our local scene. Th... > See More |
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ASPIRING CONVERSATIONS |
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Jim Bolger - New Zealand and the world after the global financial meltdown
Jim Bolger entered politics in 1972 and represented the King Country until his retirement in 1998. In 1975 he was made a minister in Muldoon’s cabinet. Following an unsuccessful election in 1987, Nat... > See More |
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George Fergusson - NZ and the UK in the 21st Century
George Fergusson was appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand in 2006. But he first came here in 1962 when he was seven when his father was Governor-General.
“I went to St Mark's School ... > See More |
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VISUAL ARTS |
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Pouwhenua - Markers on the Land
Markers on the land
Simon Kaan, Areta Wilkinson, Martin Hill and Michel Tuffery
Four artists are working for a week in Wanaka during the Festival. They will work from the area and its stories a... > See More |
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COMMUNITY |
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Garden Tour - self-drive, or bus tour
Visit beautiful gardens in and around Wanaka, a mix of new and established. These gardens have been chosen for their outstanding autumn colour. Come and see why we call this the Festival of Colour. > See More |
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Street Theatre - Free Events in Central Wanaka
The streets of central Wanaka will come alive with street performers on Saturday 2 May.
Musicians, stilt-walkers, samba dancers, and odd-ball entertainers. Come and see the beautiful tiny house th... > See More |
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