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You will find background materials, reviews, biographical material and announcements of forthcoming performances as well as links to recordings and video material on the  SOUNZ website and there are now many video recordings on youtube:

SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music

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When I first came to New Zealand in 2005, I was amazed by the richness of musical life there and the range, ambition, and quality of the composers. Ross in particular is someone whose modesty and elusiveness hide a composer who, had he been born in Europe and been published by Boosey or Schott, would be world famous by now. His second symphony is one of the most beautiful and moving contemporary pieces it has been my privilege to hear, and I was very proud to oversee its world premiere and organise its European premiere (Aziz Shokhakimov was there). A big shout out to Madeleine Pierard whose voice has been an integral part of its success. 

Antony Ernst (Artistic Director Auckland Philharmonia)