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MICHAEL WILLIAMS / ALAN RIACH
The Prodigal Child - A Chamber Opera Stephanie Acraman / Joanne Cole-Rosser / Paul Whelan / Ogen Plus [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 1/Sep/2006 ] Michael Williams' chamber opera in three scenes to a libretto by Alan Riach explores three souls in crisis - the setting is New Zealand but the story is universal. |
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LYELL CRESSWELL
Cresswell: Landscapes of the Soul & Piano Concerto Stephen De Pledge (piano) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich, with the New Zealand String Quartet [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Mar/2014 ] Lyell Cresswell, one of New Zealand's most distinguished composers, is represented on this recording by three examples of his mastery of the orchestral sound world. His Piano Concerto is cast in seven movements, written in memory of his fellow... |
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Steve Abel
Flax Happy [ Kingsland Records New Zealand / CD - released 19/May/2008 ] A "kiwi supergroup", Abel's band The Chrysalids brings together some of NZ's most renowned and talented musicians. This second album features guest appearances by Texan luminary, Jolie Holland & acclaimed local songstress, Anika Moa. |
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Strahan
Posters [ Pure Entertainment New Zealand / CD - released 17/Mar/2015 ] |
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Subtract
Winning Hearts & Minds [ Universal Music New Zealand / CD - released 16/Jan/2009 ] With long-time guitarist Harvey Jackson replaced by Evan Short (ex-Concord Dawn, Day One), Subtract have become more focused, more clinical and heavier than ever before - Undoubtedly, 'Winning Hearts and Minds' is the band's strongest and most... |
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Sue Pugmire
Songs for Kids of All Ages [ Sue Pugmire Records New Zealand / CD - released 15/Feb/2010 ] Classic children's songs such as; "There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly", "Cat Came Back", "My Favourite Things", and "Rainbow Connection, as well as original native songs like "Pukeko", and "Tuatara". |
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CHEN GANG / HE ZHAN HAO
Butterfly Lovers: A Music and Dance Film Takako Nishizaki (violin) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / James Judd / Dou Dou / Ding Yue Hong (dancers) [ Marco Polo / DVD - released 9/Feb/2006 ] Butterfly Lovers is a music and dance film by director Marikki Hakola. A synthesis of the ever-popular Chinese violin concerto 'Butterfly Lovers' and choreography inspired by Chinese martial arts and modern dance, the film is an imaginative... |
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JOSEPH MARTIN KRAUS
Kraus: Violin Concerto in C Major / Olympie: Incidental Music / etc Takako Nishizaki (violin) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Uwe Grodd [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Dec/2007 ] "Takako Nishizaki plays the concerto with grace and expression. She is up to Kraus' challenges and is able to conquer them unobtrusively, letting the music sing. She receives warm support from the trimmed down New Zealand Symphony Orchestra under Uwe... |
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Taku Wana - The Enduring Spirit / The Wheel Turns
Fisher, Helen [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 12/Jul/2003 ] Helen Fisher's music gently convinces us that a creative marriage between Maori and western cultures is indeed possible. |
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Tatiana Band
Volume 2 [ King Music New Zealand / CD - released 12/May/2008 ] |
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Tatiana Band
Volume 3 [ King Music New Zealand / CD - released 12/May/2008 ] |
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Tatiana Band
Volume 4 [ King Music New Zealand / CD - released 12/May/2008 ] |
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T.C. Wedde
Bronze [ Involve Records New Zealand / CD - released 22/Sep/2008 ] The Phoenix Foundation multi-instrumentalist, Conrad Wedde covers a lot of ground in his solo debut album 'Bronze', which features contributions from Craig Terris, Luke Buda, Will Ricketts, Sophie Burbery, Puck Murphy & DJ Tasker. |
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Tehimana Kerr
Defamation of Character [ Tehimana Music New Zealand / CD - released 3/Nov/2008 ] An almost exclusively instrumental album, 'Defamation of Character' is a collection of beautiful songs, carefully crafted and painstakingly pieced together... |
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These Four Walls
Down Falls an Empire [ Isaac Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 20/Sep/2009 ] The wait is over for fans of Auckland's TFW as the band release their ambitious debut album, which stretches from powerful guitar-driven anthems to melodic and beautiful passages - all while retaining the band's identity and making a bold, musical... |
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Think
We'll Give You a Buzz [ Frenzy / CD - released 11/Apr/2025 ] One of the best and rarest New Zealand 70's prog rock albums is back...and more importantly looking and sounding better than ever. The CD version includes three non album tracks, two demo recordings of unreleased songs and three early album demo... |
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Thought Creature
Teleport Palace [ Involve Records New Zealand / CD - released 14/Jul/2008 ] Wellington 3-piece Thought Creature drop their hotly anticipated debut album - with a sound that is unmistakably their own: bass-driven, psychedelic, post punk, swamp funk. |
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Tiger Tones
Tiger Tones [ Pinacolada Records New Zealand / CD - released 21/Apr/2008 ] Hailing from Christchurch, Tiger Tones feature ex-members of The Shocking Pinks and Pig Out. They were nominated for "Best New Act" at the 2007 bNet awards and this is their debut album. |
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Tim Finn
Before And After [ EMI Music New Zealand / CD - released 30/Aug/1999 ] Released in 1993, this fourth album from Tim Finn includes two songs co-written with brother, Neil, plus "Persuasion" (co-written with Richard Thompson). |
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Tim Finn
Imaginary Kingdom [ EMI Music New Zealand / CD - released 7/Oct/2006 ] NZ icon, Tim Finn returns in solo mode with a dozen finely crafted compositions. 'Imaginary Kingdom' was recorded in Nashville with his band and producer Bobby Huff. |