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Auckland Choral's Messiah a glorious celebration of a century-old tradition.
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Bach Musica NZ's Christmas Surprise concert was a seasonal delight, writes William Dart.
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'A Woman's Place' highlights much to celebrate from our female composers and musicians.
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Beethoven remains box office gold, says William Dart as the NZSO rounds off its 2018 year
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The Auckland Chamber Orchestra is part of what makes life worth living, says William Dart.
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APO winds down for 2018 with a diverting night in Vienna, writes William Dart.
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Gustav Mahler's Seventh has been described as the Cinderella of the composer's symphonies.
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REVIEW: Conductor's work with Richard Strauss' Don Juan certainly fitted the bill.
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APO performs two 20th century masterpieces with zest, writes William Dart.
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REVIEW: When it came to concerto time, Vogt's conception of Mozart wasn't for all.
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Chamber Music New Zealand finishes 2018 on a friendly note, writes William Dart.
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Cellist Johannes Moser's performance is one of the highlights of 2018 concert year.
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Bach's retelling of the Passion of Christ is as powerful as ever in APO's hands.
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REVIEW: APO underscores its reputation with Russian composers.
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NzTrio play fine tribute to female composers, writes William Dart.
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The programme reflected the musicians' Russian homeland.
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Poignancy and pathos perfectly balanced in must-see La boheme, writes William Dart.
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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra takes the show on the road.
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William Dart sings the praises of NZ Symphony Orchestra's Edo de Waart.
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Story of star-crossed lovers told with emotional urgency and exquisite singing.
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Musical world of composer John Elmsly revealed by Auckland Chamber Orchestra.
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Pianist Henry Wong Doe soars with Rachmaninov's popular Second Piano Concerto.
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Lexus Song Quest has a special place in our musical calendar and ongoing cultural history.
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Jaime Martin and NZSO have fun with Shostakovich's Festive Overture, writes William Dart.
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Antonello Palombi won hearts with his rapturous "Celeste Aida", writes William Dart.
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Giordano Bellincampi launched APO's Beethoven 7 concert with a welcome taste of Danish.
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NZSO and conductor Harth-Bedoya came to town with a curious (and rather short) programme.
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The evening was entitled Brahms & Tchaikovsky, but NZ composer Gareth Farr shone.
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The programme opened with three chorale preludes from Bach's Orgel-buchlein.
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Weber's F minor concerto might have been written to showcase this man's talent for lithe.
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Auckland Chamber Orchestra captures those who catch the spirit of NZ in music. music.
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From mysterious opening horn call to colourful string textures, this was NZSO in top form.
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NZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.
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Chamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.
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Overture: Aotearoa launches with one of the first of three women conductors this season.
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The music of the spheres took centre stage at glittering APO performance.
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Reviewer William Dart delights in power of historic music group to move audiences.
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It's April but NZSO concert sees one of the year's best performances, says William Dart.
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One sensed justifiable pride when APO CEO announced Enigma concert had drawn a full house.
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The choral work Gallipoli to the Somme is a fine addition to NZ works inspired by WWI.
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APO's international commission a first time success, writes William Dart
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The unruffled classicism is an effective foil for the emotions of Mahler's Symphony.
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Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir's sonic silo a seductive experience, says William Dart.
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Auckland Arts Festival could not have wished for a more festive finale.
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No revisiting has been anywhere near as radical as Richter's.
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Avant-garde ensemble From Scratch take fans on a trip to savour, writes William Dart.
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Classiest of boy bands shows how pop anthems become secular anthems, writes William Dart
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Irresistible songs of sunlight, sky and life make for magical evening, writes William Dart
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra ushers in 2018 with a rousing start, says William Dart.
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Auckland Choral's Messiah thrilling end to 2017 classical concert year, says William Dart.
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William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Celebrate Christmas.
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William Dart rounds up his top classical music CDs for 2017 in time for Xmas gift buying.
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Promise of family Christmas brings soprano Madeleine Pierard home to perform with the APO.
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Bach Musica NZ ends a successful 2017 with concert of pleasing delights, says William Dart
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Music by Debussy and Wagner shows the strength of Kiwi musicians, says William Dart.
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William Dart reviews Auckland Chamber Orchestra's final concert of the year.
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Requiem for the Fallen, superb choral tribute to Kiwi sacrifices on European battlefields.
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Auckland-based chamber choir Viva Voce continues its fine form, writes William Dart
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Sprightly tunes and triple-time ingenuity offering a piquant preview of Mahler yet to come
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Russian pianist makes an eccentric return to Deutsche Grammophon fold, says William Dart.
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The NZ Symphony Orchestra saved its best till last in a superb 2017, says William Dart.
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Sweden's Lisa Larsson sings the songs of lush and decadent romance when she joins the APO.