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Classics Up Close - New Zealand String Quartet
What happens when Goldilocks discovers that the three bears are musicians? Could the Pachelbear Canon provide a clue? And can a violin really hold a conversation?
This special concert will appeal... > See More |
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Delgirl
Their sound has been described as Louisiana wrapped up in heartland New Zealand. They sound like friends sitting around, swapping stories and instruments and just bursting into song. And friends they... > See More |
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Southern Suite - Duets with Michael Houstoun and Diedre Irons
Michael Houstoun is New Zealand’s leading classical pianist and a regular favourite at the Festival. He is joined by another wonderful pianist Diedre Irons – to play the world premiere of a specially... > 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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Artists at Work - Pouwhenua
Four NZ artists have a Festival residency to explore the markers on the land – pouwhenua – the often neglected traces of people living and travelling through the region over the centuries. Listen to ... > See More |
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Hamish Keith and Christopher Finlayson - What use is art?
Hamish Keith has talked and written and made television programmes about our art and culture for the last 50 years. He chaired the Arts Council and ran the Auckland Art Gallery, but this cultural cur... > 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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FREE EVENTS |
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Art Trail - Local Galleries
The Art Trail of local galleries takes place on the final day of the Festival. Details will be posted here during Festival week, or pick up a flyer during the Festival for a trail map. > See More |
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