Music reviews

A new comic hits the notes

STEPHEN FISHER - © Fairfax NZ News

REVIEW: All the Right Notes, presented by Kane Parsons.
Also at the Globe Theatre tonight at 7.30pm, and tomorrow at 2pm and 7.30pm.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER

Messiah rewards packed church

REVIEW: The Messiah.
Palmerston North Choral Society.
Conductor Alison Stewart. St Peter's Church, Saturday.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.

Sinfonia's challenges satisfy under Riseley

REVIEW: Manawatu Sinfonia.
Conductor and Violin Soloist – Martin Riseley.
Speirs Centre, Sunday, November 20.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.

Beautiful music delights the ear

Master Sacred Works

Side-splitting return to the roller rink

REVIEW: Hits of '83 at Centrepoint Theatre
from November 5 to December 17.
Written by Lucy Schmidt and Stacyi Taylor.
Directed by Lucy Schmidt.
Reviewed by EMMA GOODWIN.

Abba tribute band returns with favour

REVIEW: Abbasolutely! The Abba Show.
Regent on Broadway, Sunday, November 6.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.

Magnificent performance of great work

REVIEW: Ensemble Liaison with Wilma Smith.
Chamber Music New Zealand Kaleidoscopes Concert Season 2011.
Regent on Broadway, Saturday, November 5.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.

Tribute to Sir Howard lacked direction

REVIEW: How Great Thou Art Tribute Tour.
Presented by the Howard Morrison Trio.
Regent on Broadway, Wednesday, October 26.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.

Knowledge and talent bring Baroque era alive

REVIEW: Latitude 37
Chamber Music New Zealand Concert Season 2011.
The Regent on Broadway.
Friday, September 2.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.

An anniversary worth celebrating

REVIEW: 50 Years – A Jubilee Concert.
The Manawatu Youth Orchestra and the Manawatu Sinfonia.
Conductor – John Schwabe.
The Regent on Broadway, Sunday.
Reviewed by STEPEHN FISHER.

Concert a triple treat for audience

REVIEW: Manawatu Sinfonia Concert
Featuring acclaimed and talented players.
Reviewed by Roy Tankersley.

Young performers light up historic night

PREVIEW: Manawatu Youth Orchestra: conductor John Schwabe.
Speirs Centre. June 25 Sasha Routh (cello) with Guy Donaldson (piano).
Sunday Concert Series June 26 Te Manawa Art Gallery.
Reviewed by Stephen Fisher.

Even in pain, Bella glows

REVIEW: Bella Kalolo and Soul Symphony.
The Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival.
The Globe Theatre, Thursday, June 2.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.