Dame Gillian Whitehead
Rotorua war hero story told in new opera Mate Ururoa
8 Jul 2025
The true story of Rotorua soldier Captain Roger Dansey is being brought to life in Wellington Opera's performance Mate Ururoa. Written by acclaimed New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, it… Audio
Upbeat for Monday 14 May
14 May 2018
The Ten Tenors answer 10 quick questions, we celebrate Dame Gillian Whitehead’s icon award, we find out who the BBC young musician of the year is and we celebrate great violinists.
Taking on the mantle - Dame Gillian Whitehead
13 May 2018
Dame Gillian Whitehead says receiving the Arts Foundation Arts Icon medallion on Wednesday was truly remarkable. There are only twenty Icons at any one time, and when one dies their medallion is… Audio
