Patrick Shepherd
Composer / Conductor / Teacher / Critic
Archive of Reviews
CSO's Masterworks - Spirit of Adventure, The Press, 28 July 2019
New NZ Trio line-up 'exquisite' sounds in Christchurch, The Press, 12 July 2019
Turnout for NZSO's Winter Daydreams show disappointing, The Press, 28 June 2019
From delicate nuance tp stirring finale at CSO's organic concert, The Press, 23 June 2019
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: a nice way to finish the week, The Press, 15 June 2019
Christchurch Town Hall's Rieger organ played with French fingers, The Press, 10 June 2019
Billy Childs Quartet's sheer artistry and creativity impresses in Christchurch, The Press, 2 June 2019
Swamp grooves and harmonica trains bring a little rhythm and blues to James Hay Theatre, The Press, 1 June 2019
CSO puts on show of world-class quality, The Press, 19 May 2019
Court's 'mind-blowing' Hedwig show 'absolutely sizzles', The Press, 12 May 2019
The Music is Bond hits the right note with Christchurch show, The Press, 9 May 2019
David Bowie's pals do his musical legacy justice on alumni tour, The Press, 6 May 2019
CSO provides enjoyable replay of nights at the movies, The Press, 5 May 2019
New Norah Jones tracks unfamiliar but the sound unmistakable, The Press, 30 April 2019
NZSO's return to newly repaired Christchurch Town Hall another step towards old normal, The Press, 7 April 2019
CSO's 'amazing' live soundtrack to West Side Story, The Press, 31 March 2019
Christchurch run of We Will Rock You a highly entertaining show, The Press, 31 March 2019
National Concerto Competition: Violinist a worthy winner, The Press, 25 March 2019
CSO's Phoenix concert gives restored venue a real workout, The Press, 3 March 2019
Madiba The Musical: A fast-paced show that bristles with energy, The Press, 15 February 2019
Elaine Paige's Christchurch performance a 'pleasant surprise', The Press, 22 January 2019
Warmth comes through in New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's technical performance, The Press, 18 November 2018
CSO says goodbye to Wigram's Air Force Museum in style, The Press, 11 November 2018
Richard Clayderman: Tawdry commercialism drowns out talent, The Press, 29 October 2018
Astroman - endearing, physical and nostalgic coming-of-age drama, The Press, 27 October 2018drama
Amahl and the Night Visitors, The Press, 18 November 2018
Johannes Moser delivers Shostakovich with style, The Press, 11 October 2018
Comedian Bill Bailey performs 'tremendously funny' show, The Press, 23 September 2018
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra hits a home run, The Press, 20 September 2018
Les Misérables: a musical that defines all others of its generation, The Press, 16 September 2018
CSO: NZ Music of the 1980s: Orchestra, singers combine for memorable music, The Press, 9 September 2018
Awkward NZSO/Phoenix Foundation collaboration left band out of its musical depth, The Press, 31 August 2018
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra offers a Debussy piece rarely heard live, The Press, 19 August 2018
Martin Riseley with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, The Press, 1 August 2018
Broadway Hitmen performances 'moving' and 'breathtaking', The Press, 15 July 2018
Too much sparkle and pizzazz for Weill purists,The Press, 13 May 2018
ENZO: A true celebration of one of New Zealand's iconic bands, The Press, 6 May 2018
CSO: Shlomo Mintz impresses in one of his two roles, The Press, 9 April 2018
Showbiz production offers Wicked fun, The Press, 9 April 2018
Anderson & Roe: An outstanding evening, The Press, 21 March 2018
A passionate powerhouse performance, The Press, 1 March 2018
Eroica: CSO delivers a top quality opening to 2018, The Press, 26 February 2018
Opera at Pegasus Bay: A subtle, subdued start to 2018 season, The Press, 5 February 2018
Christmas in the City: Sol3 Mio deliver the goods, The Press, 17 December 2017
CSO: For the Common Man a celebration of American music, The Press, 13 November 2017
NZSO's teaming with top pianist delivers exciting playing all round, The Press, 1 November 2017
Bach's 48 Preludes and Fuges: all hail the extraordinary Michael Houstoun, The Press, 29 October 2017
Ode to Joy: CSO and company deliver a fine feast of Beethoven, The Press, 16 October 2017
A mighty performance from Imani Winds, The Press, 28 September 2017
Starman - Sven Ratzke reframes the brilliance of Bowie, The Press, 11 September 2017
CSO and Schmidt a memorable combination, The Press, 4 September 2017
Houstoun and Hristova a captivating duo, The Press, 4 September 2017
CSO brings Keaton's Our Hospitality to life, The Press, 4 September 2017
Elegance and energy from Silver Garburg Piano Duo and CSO, The Press, 7 August 2017
NZ Jazz & Blues Fest - Kenny Barron Trio, The Press, 27 May 2017
NZ Jazz & Blues Fest - Mary Coughlan, The Press, 26 May 2017
CSO – Discover the Music: Flying South, The Press, 11 May 2017
Mozart & Beethoven - playing that was out of this world, The Press, 5 April 2017
Summer Pops - Modern Maori Quartet with the NZSO, The Press, 4 March 2017
Michael Houstoun with the CSO, The Press, 3 April 2017
CSO - Romeo & Juliet, The Press, 26 February 2017
Gala of German Opera, The Press, 20 February 2017
Opera in the Vines, The Press, 19 February 2017
CSO, Force of Nature, The Press, 20 November 2016
Flare, Simon O'Neill with the NZSO Trio, The Press, 18 November 2016
CSO, The Last Night of the Proms, The Press, 5 November 2016
Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, The Press, 30 October 2016
London Conchord Ensemble, The Press, 13 October 2016
Beyond the Barricade, The Press, 9 October 2016
NZSO, Bold Worlds: New Frontiers, The Press, 5 October 2016
Shona Laing, Sharon O'Neill and Debbie Harwood still worth a listen, The Press, 1 October 2016
CSO, The Ten Greatest Moments in the History of Orchestral Music, The Press, 23 September 2016
NZSO/Rodger Fox Big Band, The Press, 15 September 2016
CSO Live Cinema, Safety First, The Press, 7 August 2016
The Titan, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, The Press, 11 July 2016
The Topp Twins with the CSO, The Press, 29 May 2016
The Ten Tenors, The Press, 24 May 2016
Stephen Hough with the NZSO, The Press, 20 May 2016
CSO, Pacific Rhythms, The Press, 16 May 2016
CSO Artist Series - Gordon Hunt, The Press, 9 May 2016
Sol3 Mio, The Press, 27 March 2016
A Gala Evening with Dame Kiri, The Press, 7 March 2016
Opera in the Vines, The Press, 28 February 2016
The Marriage of Figaro, The Press, 5 February 2016
Christchurch City Choir, Messiah, The Press, 4 December 2015
Madama Butterfly 'best yet', The Press, 24 July 2015
Quirky musician impresses at Cashmere concert, The Press, 23 July 2015
The magic of Handel's Messiah, The Press, 7 December 2014
La Boheme, The Press, 16 July 2014
Topical Mikado's a hoot, The Press, 24 November 2013
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