Walton conducts Walton - The 1964 New Zealand Tour features historic performances, recorded by The New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation during Sir William Walton's seven concert New Zealand tour in 1964. The Recording opens with Walton leading God Save the Queen and segues into an impassioned reading of his Violin Concerto. Walton was reportedly 'overjoyed' to be…
Be in to win tickets to The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
We are running two exciting competitions during June and July this year. Express your creativity and be in to win 1 of 10 family passes to The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the beautiful Isaac Theatre Royal. Craft Yourself a Creature - A Family Challenge! (all ages) Entries open Thursday 1 June and close Friday 30…
Spark New Zealand Piano Trios – Featuring NZTrio – free online New Zealand music
Spark New Zealand Piano Trios present cutting-edge music for piano trios performed by the brightest new stars in the firmament of New Zealand chamber music: NZTrio. This debut recording of the ensemble features a programme of works they have made their own in concerts throughout New Zealand and overseas. Over the last decade or so, a…
KidsFest 2017
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 8 to 22 July. KidsFest is always popular and many events book out quickly, so have a look and book your spot! Tickets are on sale NOW. See KidsFest events at Christchurch City Libraries. Browse the KidsFest website for all KidsFest…
Prospero Dreaming – New Zealand Guitar Music by Lilburn and Farquhar – free online New Zealand music
Today we present New Zealand Guitar Music by Lilburn and Farquhar - the first comprehensive recorded survey of the guitar music of these two pre-eminent Kiwi composers. Lilburn’s Seventeen Pieces explore the instrument’s wide-ranging potential, alluding to Spanish idioms, the music of Bach and other influences. The other pieces by Lilburn are taken from his…
Strike: New Zealand Percussion Music – free online New Zealand music
Today we bring you Strike: New Zealand Percussion Music which won the 2001 Tui for best classical CD at the New Zealand Music Awards. Strike are a high-energy drumming group whose flexible line-up is drawn from among New Zealand's most outstanding percussionists. Founded in 1993, Strike began as a classically-trained percussion ensemble and has evolved…
The Return of the She Devil
It has been 34 years since readers last heard from Fay Weldon's infamous creation - Ruth Patchett, the ultimate she devil. Now in 2017, Ruth has returned. She is 84 years of age, now a dame, and a president for the institute for gender parity. Her children have (unsurprisingly) not spoken to her for many years…
Gareth Farr – Warriors From Pluto – free online New Zealand music
Next on the New Zealand Music month playlist is Warriors From Pluto, featuring the NZSO Chamber Orchestra with Marc Taddei, Strike Percussion and Deborah Wai Kapohe performing the music of Gareth Farr. Dynamic, lyrical, percussive and rhythmic, this recording features five works performed by the NZSO Chamber Orchestra with percussion ensemble Strike. The powerful and…
Te Rerenga Kōrero – Kotahi atu ki te paepiro!
Kia ora. To encourage the use of Te Reo Māori Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori - The Māori Language Commission publish weekly Māori phrases that can be used to support or cheer someone on. Kotahi atu ki te paepiro! Straight to the try line! Full list of 50 rerenga kōrero for the year Browse our…
Te Ku Te Whe – Hirini Melbourne & Richard Nunns – free online New Zealand music
Today's musical offering for library members is Te Ku Te Whe by Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns. An extraordinary recording, it reached gold status in 2002 and is still popular today. In keeping with Māori spirituality, the music on Te Ku Te Whe takes the listener into an ancient world, structured by mythology, history, and…
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