New Zealand Various: Darroch/DeHart Duo (Hannah Darroch [flutes], Justin DeHart [percussion]). Old Library, Whangarei, New Zealand, 25.8.2024. (PSe)
Darroch/DeHart duo convince Whangarei that flutes and percussion can make beautiful music together
Paul Serotsky
Stephen De Pledge’s Whangarei performance prefaces ritual with a plurality of preludes
New Zealand Various: Stephen De Pledge (piano). Old Library, Whangarei, New Zealand, 28.7.2024. (PSe)
Pattern-making Joyce and Liu give resplendent recital in Whangarei
New Zealand Various: Andrew Joyce (cello), Jian Liu (piano). Old Library, Whangarei, New Zealand, 16.6.2024. (PSe)
Jade String Quartet convinces Whangarei audience in New Zealand that variety is the spice of life
New Zealand Mozart, Jennings, R. Schumann: Jade String Quartet (Miranda Adams and Charmian Keay [violins], Robert Ashworth [viola], James Yoo [cello[), Old Library, Whangarei, New Zealand. 5.5.2024. (PSe)
In the run-up to its 75th anniversary, Auckland Youth Orchestra courts controversy in Whangarei
New Zealand Mendelssohn, Guilmant, Beethoven: Morag Atchison (soprano), Catrin Johnsson (mezzo-soprano), Jack Bourke (tenor), James Harrison (bass), Nicholas Forbes (organ), Auckland Youth Choir, Auckland Youth Orchestra / Antun Poljanich, David Squire (conductors). Anglican Church, Whangarei, 14.10.2023. (PSe)
Superb and indeed revelatory recital from newly formed Ākarana Piano Quartet in Whangarei
New Zealand Mozart, Bridge, Jennings, Dvořák: Ākarana Piano Quartet (Andrew Beer [violin], Robert Ashworth [viola], Chen Cao [cello], Sarah Watkins [piano]). Old Library, Whangarei, New Zealand, 2.9.2023. (PSe)
Ben Wilcock Quartet extends Whangarei’s chamber music boundaries
New Zealand Various: Ben Wilcock Quartet (Ben Wilcock [piano], Tristan Carter [violin], Daniel Yeabsley [bass], John Rae [drums]). The Old Library Arts Centre, Whangarei, New Zealand. 22.7.2023. (PSe)
‘Double Shot’ raises eyebrows of Whangarei audience
New Zealand Various: Double Shot (Yoshiko Tsuruta, marimba, percussion; Jeremy Fitzsimons, vibraphone, percussion). Old Library, Whangarei, 27.5.2023. (PSe)
