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The perfect dramatic backdrop to an evening of grandeur, escapism and intrigue. Guests are encouraged to dress to the particular fantasy theme. Masks essential!!

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The second of Southern Sinfonia's 2010 series concerts

Brett Kelly - Conductor
Vesa-Matti Leppänen - Violin

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Tchaikovsky's soaring melodies combine with a characteristically Russian sense of impending doom, creating an unforgettable and dramatic opening work. Following this will be Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen (NZSO's Concertmaster).

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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and special guests Pietari Inkinen and Hilary Hahn, will perform live at the Dunedin Town Hall as a part of The Audi Tour.

Pietari Inkinen - conductor
Hilary Hahn - violin

The programme will include:

• Smetana - Ma Vlast Sárka
• Sibelius - Violin Concerto
• Tchaikovsky - Symphony No.6 Pathétique

Sibelius’ Violin Concerto begins with the soloist’s lonely cry, etched against the Northern sky, before beginning a moody, mercurial flight to an exhilarating finale.

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The blues doesn't get much more exciting than this! John Mayall is of course a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical career spans over fifty years, but the most notable episode in it occurred during the late '60s, when he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers.

Calling all you Pacifica rockers and ANZAC tick tockerz

Salmonella Dub are out and about in force with a set of bouncy new anthems from the new Freak Controller album plus a selection of audio mayhem from their back catalogue dating as far back as Dub Tom Foolery.

The first installment of shows has commenced.

With special guests
A Hori Buzz
Soulsystem
DJ Ill Figz
Oleh
DJ Rude Boy with MC Mana & The Mighty Asterix

For more info on the full line up and Salmonella Dub news check out www.salmonelladub.com

Ruben Aharonian violin
Andrei Abramenkov violin
Igor Naidin viola
Vladimir Balshin cello

A Song In The Dark, is the much-anticipated new work by one of New Zealand's emerging choreographic talents, Andrew Simmons.

Set to Philip Glass' moving Tirol Concerto and embracing themes of missed opportunities, love and beauty in the ordinary; Simmons injects a new sense of style and energy to classical ballet.

Acclaimed UK-based choreographer Christopher Hampson - creator of RNZB's Cinderella and Romeo & Juliet - returns down under to deck dancers out in black tutus for the premiere of his work Poulenc Variations.

The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are pleased to announce Tom Jones will be touring in 2010 for a series of indoor and A Day On The Green winery concerts. In his native Wales, he is known as "Jones the Voice". Today, he is one of the enduring personalities in the music entertainment business. His unique vocal power, ability and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired and loved performers in modern popular music. Tom has sustained his popularity for more than four decades.