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Benjamin Northey: Reflections on Christchurch

After the 2011 earthquake, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra was left without a performance space and could have closed its doors while rebuilding took place, but the musicians decided to keep playing in temporary venues. Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey explains what happened.

October 17, 2019
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My Instrument: Uilleann Pipes

Multi-instrumentalist Matthew Horsley has an avid interest in Irish traditional music, and specialises in the Irish bagpipes. Currently playing in Come From Away, he explains the drones, bellows and unique regulators.

October 15, 2019