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The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

“A journey back through time that brings us to the days of long hair, rock and sexual liberation.”

Le Courrier de Russie

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Simon Schama (CBE)

Simon Schama (CBE)

“Simon Schama is a restless optimist of our dissatisfied times.”

The Times

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Mahler Symphony No 8

Mahler Symphony No 8

“… all the rest of my works are no more than introductions. I have never written anything like it.”

Gustav Mahler

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Good Morning, Mr. Gershwin

2010 New Zealand International Arts Festival

“… a life-enhancing, high-octane production that barely pauses for breath.”

Financial Times

Haere mai - Welcome

Here's where you'll find all you need to know about the events we manage, including the biennial New Zealand International Arts Festival. Revisit special moments from the 2010 Festival and stay in touch with us through our e-newsletter.

The next New Zealand International Arts Festival is planned for:

24 February - 18 March

2012

Latest news

New Zealand International Arts Festival co-commissions choreographer Lemi Ponifasio's latest work for the world stage
Wed 14 Apr 2010

The New Zealand International Arts Festival is proud to announce its latest co-commission Birds with Skymirrors by Samoan choreographer Lemi…

First Events Announced for 2010
Wed 05 Aug 2009

A fusion of dance celebrating George Gershwin's music, a play with no words set to a soundtrack of Simon and Garfunkel, Mahler's orchestral…

"A beauty of voice greater than Kiri's"
Tue 28 Apr 2009

Winning soprano Aivale Cole has garnered rave reviews for her performance at the 2009 Lexus Song Quest Final Concert and is building up a fanbase…

Our latest projects

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2010

New Zealand International Arts Festival

Mark these dates in your diary now: 26 February - 21 March 2010

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2009

Lexus Song Quest

Soprano Aivale Cole is winner of the 2009 Lexus Song Quest after her "very nearly perfect" performance at...

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2009

Wellington Jazz Festival

Another round of applause for the first Wellington Jazz Festival! What an extraordinary four days it was.

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2008

New Zealand International Arts Festival

Revisit the drama, passion and fun of the most recent Festival