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		<title>A &#8220;significant birthday&#8221; concert of decades &#8211; Schubert&#8217;s Schwanengesang from Roger Wilson and Terence Dennis</title>
		<link>https://middle-c.org/2026/10/a-significant-birthday-concert-of-decades-schuberts-schwanengesang-from-roger-wilson-and-terence-dennis/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Mechen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[St.Andrew’s-on-The-Terrace Lunchtime Concert Series presents: FRANZ SCHUBERT – Schwanengesang  (1828) D957 Roger Wilson (baritone) and Terence Dennis (piano) St.Andrew’s-on-The-Terrace, Wellington Wednesday 21st October, 2026 St Andrew’s on-The-Terrace Wellington’s remarkable Lunchtime Concert Series continued to delight its regular attendees besides scoring notably extra interest in its latest Wednesday concert – this was a complete performance of <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2026/10/a-significant-birthday-concert-of-decades-schuberts-schwanengesang-from-roger-wilson-and-terence-dennis/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>“Ich hab’ im Traum geweinet” -Pepe Becker (voice) and Dan Poynton (piano)</title>
		<link>https://middle-c.org/2024/07/ich-hab-im-traum-geweinet-pepe-becker-voice-and-dan-poynton-piano/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Mechen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lieder from Schumann and Brahms &#8211; Pepe Becker (soprano) and Dan Poynton (piano) Two performances: Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, Molesworth St. Friday, 5th April 2024 Goethe Institute, Cuba St., Te Aro Friday, 19th July 2024 ROBERT SCHUMANN LIederkreis Op. 39 &#8211;  Mondnacht No.5, Auf eines Burg No.7, Zwielicht No.10 Op.40 No.2 – Muttertraum Dichterliebe <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2024/07/ich-hab-im-traum-geweinet-pepe-becker-voice-and-dan-poynton-piano/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Roger Wilson&#8217;s and Guy Donaldson&#8217;s &#8220;Son vecchio ma robusto&#8221; tribute to age and experience at St.Andrew&#8217;s-on-The-Terrace, Wellington</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Mechen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Son vecchio ma robusto” (Seniors, but still in form) Reflections on Maturity – a programme of songs presented by Roger Wilson (baritone) and Guy Donaldson (piano) Music by Brahms, Schubert, Ravel, Poulenc, Stravinsky, Lilburn St.Andrews-on-The-Terrace , Wellington Wednesday, April 23rd, 2024 Judging from their bright-eyed and bushy-tailed showing at St Andrew’s on-The-Terrace Church in Wellington <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2024/04/roger-wilsons-and-guy-donaldsons-son-vecchio-ma-robusto-tribute-to-age-and-experience-at-st-andrews-on-the-terrace-wellington/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Schubert&#8217;s &#8220;Winterreise&#8221; a truly unforgettable journey at St.Mark&#8217;s, Woburn for HVCM</title>
		<link>https://middle-c.org/2021/07/schuberts-winterreise-a-truly-unforgettable-journey-at-st-marks-woburn-for-hvcm/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Mechen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hutt Valley Chamber Music presents: SCHUBERT – Winterreise  (Winter Journey) D.911 Will King (baritone) Nicholas Kovacev (piano) St.Mark’s Church, Woburn, Lower Hutt Friday 2nd July 2021 I was brought up to believe that Franz Schubert was one of music’s most tragic figures, one whose circumstances were marked by privation, neglect and suffering – his was <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2021/07/schuberts-winterreise-a-truly-unforgettable-journey-at-st-marks-woburn-for-hvcm/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>&#8220;The Older the Better&#8221; &#8211; a triumph of age and experience at Circa Theatre</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Mechen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Circa Theatre and Hens’ Teeth presents: THE OLDER THE BETTER – a Revue (Part of WTF! 2020) MC – Kate JasonSmith Starring: Coral Trimmer, Sunny Amey, Dame Kate Harcourt. Linn Lorkin, Helen Moulder, Rose Beauchamp, Jan Bolwell and Margaret Austin Producer &#8211; Kate JasonSmith Lighting &#8211; Lisa Maule Stage Manager – Johanna Sanders Technical Operator <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2020/12/the-older-the-better-a-triumph-of-age-and-experience-at-circa-theatre/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seven voice students from Victoria&#8217;s school of music present varied and well delivered recital</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindis Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Classical Voice Students of the New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University Accompanied by David Barnard, head accompanist and vocal coach Simon Hernyak: ‘O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion’ (Messiah – Handel); ‘In the silence of the secret night’ (Rachmaninov) Shaunagh Chambers: ‘Mein gläubiges Herze’ (Bach, BWV 68); ‘Stopping by woods on a <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2020/09/seven-voice-students-from-victorias-school-of-music-present-varied-and-well-delivered-recital/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Simon O&#8217;Neill generates plenty of &#8220;Spirit&#8221; in NZSO Podium Series Concert</title>
		<link>https://middle-c.org/2020/08/simon-oneill-generates-plenty-of-spirit-in-nzso-podium-series-concert/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Sedley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NZSO Podium Series SPIRIT – with Simon O’Neill Simon O’Neill (tenor) Hamish McKeich (conductor) New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Berlioz – Overture “Le Corsaire” Op.21 Mahler – Lieder eines Fahrenden Gesellen R.Strauss – Lieder – Allerseelen Op.10, No. 8 (orch. Heger) / Ruhe, mein Seele, Op. 27 No. 1 (orch. R.Strauss) / Cäcillie, Op 27 No. <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2020/08/simon-oneill-generates-plenty-of-spirit-in-nzso-podium-series-concert/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Delightful vocal recital from Takiri Ensemble at Waikanae</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindis Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 23:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Waikanae Music Society Takiri Ensemble Soloists: Maike Christie-Beekman (mezzo), Robert Tucker (baritone), Emma Pearson (soprano), Declan Cudd (tenor), Kirsten Robertson (piano) Beethoven: Six songs for soloists Mahler: Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn Poulenc: Priez pour paix (ensemble) Quilter: Go Lovely Rose (ensemble) Rossini: I Gondolieri (ensemble) Copland: Three songs (ensemble) Lauridsen: Three songs Waikanae Memorial <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2020/08/delightful-vocal-recital-from-takiri-ensemble-at-waikanae/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moving and delightful recital of German Lieder at St Andrew&#8217;s</title>
		<link>https://middle-c.org/2020/06/moving-and-delightful-recital-of-german-lieder-at-st-andrews/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindis Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[St Andrew’s lunchtime concerts Will King (baritone) and Nicholas Kovacek (piano) Brahms: Vier ernste Gesänge (Four serious songs) Schubert: ‘Frühlingsglaube’; two songs from Die schöne Müllerin: ‘Am Feierabend’ and ‘Der Neugierige’; ‘Nacht und Träume’; ‘An die Musik’ St Andrew’s on The Terrace Wednesday 24 June, 12:15 pm Though we missed St Andrew’s lunchtime concert last <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2020/06/moving-and-delightful-recital-of-german-lieder-at-st-andrews/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Martinborough Music Festival – an overview of a delightful feast of chamber music</title>
		<link>https://middle-c.org/2019/09/martinborough-music-festival-an-overview-of-a-delighful/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Sedley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 22:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Martinborough Music Festival An overview For Friday 27 September see Lindis Taylor’s review Saturday 28 September 2019, 2 pm Michael Houstoun – piano; Wilma Smith – violin; Christopher Moore – viola, Matthias Balzat – cello Brahms: Viola Sonata No 2 in Eb, Op 120 Brahms: Piano Trio No 3 in C Minor, Op 101 Fauré: <a class="read-more" href="https://middle-c.org/2019/09/martinborough-music-festival-an-overview-of-a-delighful/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
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