Upcoming Events
Wed 23 May 2012 07:00 PM A three-part series looking at the NZSO Conductor Workshops. Sat 26 May 2012 07:30 PM "Magpie, Song & Dance" Mon 28 May 2012 07:30 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin. Wed 30 May 2012 07:00 PM A three-part series looking at the NZSO Conductor Workshops. Wed 06 June 2012 07:00 PM A three-part series looking at the NZSO Conductor Workshops. Mon 25 June 2012 07:30 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin. Sat 07 July 2012 07:30 PM Part of Improvention 2012. Wed 11 July 2012 07:30 PM Concert includes: Sat 14 July 2012 10:15 PM Les Court Jesters présentent un Bastille Day special! Wed 18 July 2012 01:00 PM Programme: Sun 22 July 2012 01:00 PM Come and meet the University of Otago Arts Fellows - Emma Neale, James Norcliffe, Nick Austin and Robbie Ellis. They will talk about their work and aspects of the creative process, and you can ask them questions. Chaired by Nicholas McBryde, supporter of the arts in Otago and former Otago Festival of the Arts Director, this forum precedes Peter Stupples' floor talk on the exhibition Angels and Aristocrats at 3pm. Mon 30 July 2012 07:30 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin. Thu 09 August 2012 07:00 PM Featuring practically all of the major music groups from Westlake Boys & Girls High Schools. Mon 27 August 2012 07:30 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin. Fri 21 September 2012 07:30 PM Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, Overture Mon 24 September 2012 07:00 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin. Sat 29 September 2012 07:30 PM Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, Overture Sun 30 September 2012 02:30 PM Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, Overture Fri 05 October 2012 08:30 PM Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, Overture Sun 14 October 2012 09:06 AM Focusing on works written for Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007) Mon 15 October 2012 07:00 PM Focusing on works written for Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007) Mon 29 October 2012 07:30 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin. Mon 19 November 2012 07:30 PM presented by Song Sale Dunedin.Making Maestros (1 of 3)
7pm Wednesdays, 23 May to 6 June 2012
Repeat broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert (how to listen).
(Series page with audio)
What I'm doing: This time round, nothing at all. I produced the programmes last year and they're getting another play. *cough*RadioAward*cough*Magpie, Song & Dance
Gioacchino Rossini: Thieving Magpie Overture
Johannes Brahms: Song of Destiny
Alexander Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Jean Sibelius: Karelia Suite
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A
Nicole Batchelar (clarinet)
City of Dunedin Choir
Dunedin Youth Orchestra
David Burchell (conductor)
Knox Church (449 George St, Dunedin)
$20/$15/$10 (presales from the choir - details)
(CoD Choir post)
What I'm doing: Making up the numbers in the bass section.Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.Making Maestros (2 of 3)
7pm Wednesdays, 23 May to 6 June 2012
Repeat broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert (how to listen).
(Series page with audio)
What I'm doing: This time round, nothing at all. I produced the programmes last year and they're getting another play. *cough*RadioAward*cough*Making Maestros (3 of 3)
7pm Wednesdays, 23 May to 6 June 2012
Repeat broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert (how to listen).
(Series page with audio)
What I'm doing: This time round, nothing at all. I produced the programmes last year and they're getting another play. *cough*RadioAward*cough*Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.Improvention: Muso Micetro
As players are eliminated they become the band, until we are left with the Micetro.
Street 2, The Street Theatre (15 Childers St, Canberra)
What I'm doing: I came up with this format! And I'll be performing.Estrella Quartet: Farewell Recital
- Old works by Felix Mendelssohn & Bedřich Smetana
- New works by Gareth Farr & Sarah Ballard
- Robbie Ellis: The Piano Tuner's Performance Appraisal (world première)
- Stephen De Pledge: Fantasy on Carmen (NZ première)
The Estrella Quartet: Somi Kim, Gemma Lee, Judy Lee & Cindy Tsao (2 pianos, 8 hands)
University of Auckland Music Theatre (6 Symonds St, Auckland)
Admission free - bookings not required.
(UoA NICAI event listing)
What I'm doing: Being the composer in absentia (I'll be in Melbourne then)Scared Scriptless
Court Theatre (end of Bernard St, Addington, Christchurch)
$16/$14 (book at courttheatre.org.nz
What I'm doing: Improv theatre music.APO Connecting with Music 1
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Overture
Dvořák: Violin Concerto, Finale
Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet, excerpts
John Williams: Raiders March, from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jack Liebeck (violin), Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Michal Dworzyński (conductor)
TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre (770 Great South Rd, Manukau, Auckland)
(APO page)
What I'm doing: MCing the concert.Meet the Fellows
Dunedin Public Art Gallery (30 The Octagon)
What I'm doing: hanging out and being awesome.Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.Westlake Music Gala
Westlake Boys High School Auditorium (30 Forrest Hill Rd, Forrest Hill, Auckland)
Tickets: $15.
Part of the WBHS 50th Jubilee.
What I'm doing: MCing the shindig.Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.AYO Celebration
Mozart: Selected arias (Auckland Town Hall only)
Guilmant: Organ Symphony No 1 (Auckland Town Hall only)
Robbie Ellis: In meinem letzten Leiden (world première)
Shostakovich: Symphony No 9
Auckland Youth Orchestra
Paul Tarling (organ)
Antun Poljanich (conductor)
7:30pm, Fri 21 September 2012: Massey High School Performing Arts Centre (274 Don Buck Rd, Massey, Auckland)
7:30pm, Sat 29 September 2012: Forum North (Rust Ave, Whangarei)
2:30pm, Sun 30 September 2012: Helensville War Memorial Hall (Commercial Rd, Helensville)
8:00pm, Fri 5 October 2012: Auckland Town Hall (Queen St, Auckland)
(AYO event page)
What I'm doing: Being "the composer".Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.AYO Celebration
Mozart: Selected arias (Auckland Town Hall only)
Guilmant: Organ Symphony No 1 (Auckland Town Hall only)
Robbie Ellis: In meinem letzten Leiden (world première)
Shostakovich: Symphony No 9
Auckland Youth Orchestra
Paul Tarling (organ)
Antun Poljanich (conductor)
7:30pm, Fri 21 September 2012: Massey High School Performing Arts Centre (274 Don Buck Rd, Massey, Auckland)
7:30pm, Sat 29 September 2012: Forum North (Rust Ave, Whangarei)
2:30pm, Sun 30 September 2012: Helensville War Memorial Hall (Commercial Rd, Helensville)
8:00pm, Fri 5 October 2012: Auckland Town Hall (Queen St, Auckland)
(AYO event page)
What I'm doing: Being "the composer".AYO Celebration
Mozart: Selected arias (Auckland Town Hall only)
Guilmant: Organ Symphony No 1 (Auckland Town Hall only)
Robbie Ellis: In meinem letzten Leiden (world première)
Shostakovich: Symphony No 9
Auckland Youth Orchestra
Paul Tarling (organ)
Antun Poljanich (conductor)
7:30pm, Fri 21 September 2012: Massey High School Performing Arts Centre (274 Don Buck Rd, Massey, Auckland)
7:30pm, Sat 29 September 2012: Forum North (Rust Ave, Whangarei)
2:30pm, Sun 30 September 2012: Helensville War Memorial Hall (Commercial Rd, Helensville)
8:00pm, Fri 5 October 2012: Auckland Town Hall (Queen St, Auckland)
(AYO event page)
What I'm doing: Being "the composer".AYO Celebration
Mozart: Selected arias (Auckland Town Hall only)
Guilmant: Organ Symphony No 1 (Auckland Town Hall only)
Robbie Ellis: In meinem letzten Leiden (world première)
Shostakovich: Symphony No 9
Auckland Youth Orchestra
Paul Tarling (organ)
Antun Poljanich (conductor)
7:30pm, Fri 21 September 2012: Massey High School Performing Arts Centre (274 Don Buck Rd, Massey, Auckland)
7:30pm, Sat 29 September 2012: Forum North (Rust Ave, Whangarei)
2:30pm, Sun 30 September 2012: Helensville War Memorial Hall (Commercial Rd, Helensville)
8:00pm, Fri 5 October 2012: Auckland Town Hall (Queen St, Auckland)
(AYO event page)
What I'm doing: Being "the composer".Composer of the Week
9am, Sun 14 October 2012 (repeated 7pm, Mon 15 October 2012)
Broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert (how to listen).
(Programme page)Composer of the Week (R)
Repeat broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert (how to listen).
(Programme page)Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.Song Sale
The Church - Bar, Restaurant & Cinema (50 Dundas St, North Dunedin)
Free entry, $5 to commission a song to a theme/title/genre of your choice
What I'm doing: MCing, organising, performing, writing.
Composer, improviser, broadcaster and other. Most of what I do is musical or otherwise performing arts-related. I come from Auckland, lived in Wellington, now reside in Dunedin. (
Monthly gigs in Dunedin where any audience member can commission a song on a chosen theme/title/topic/genre etc. It's awesome.