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New Zealand conductor dies, 46

New Zealand conductor dies, 46

The conductor, singer and teacher Andrew Withington died at the weekend with family at his bedside.

Among early tributes, the New Zealand Choral Federation writes: ‘ It is with great sadness that we learned today of Andrew’s passing, after several months of illness. Andrew’s contribution to choral music in New Zealand is vast, including a highly successful 10 years at the helm of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir.’

The Australian condcutor Benjamin Northey has posted: ‘Deeply saddened to hear of the death of outstanding New Zealand choral conductor Dr Andrew Withington. Andrew and I collaborated on one of the most memorable concert experiences of my life for a performance of the Britten War Requiem in Christchurch in 2015 with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

‘Andrew was off-stage conductor of Christchurch Boys’ Choir and musical director of the three onstage choirs – Consortia, the Christchurch City Choir and the NZ Secondary Schools’ Choir for this immense project. The results he achieved were simply outstanding and he was a superb music partner in all ways. I know Andrew has made an enormous impact on New Zealand music and will be deeply missed by his many friends and colleagues. ‘

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