EntertainmentOrchestral manoeuvres for APOAuckland's orchestra co-commissions new work from one of the world's top composers.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland University to cut top musicians' jobs"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.21 Mar 06:12 AM
EntertainmentAPO's Love letters of musical wondersIrresistible songs of sunlight, sky and life make for magical evening, writes William Dart25 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO opens 2018 season in styleAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra ushers in 2018 with a rousing start, says William Dart.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentComposer mum's punk-tinged giftCollaboration part of a creative life, says classical composer inspired by son's punk band06 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentChristmas concerts bring acclaimed soprano homePromise of family Christmas brings soprano Madeleine Pierard home to perform with the APO.12 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO and Dust Palace an enchanting combinationAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Dust Palace craft magic from music and movement.26 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAcrobats and musicians in perfect balanceFor one night, Dust Palace and APO star in magical concert where classical meets cirque.17 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSoprano and APO in heavenly harmonySweden's Lisa Larsson sings the songs of lush and decadent romance when she joins the APO.14 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO Fire MusicComposer Brett Dean's Fire Music provides orchestral highlight, writes William Dart.07 Nov 10:30 PM
EntertainmentComposition blazes with mystery and menaceOut of tragedy has come a triumphant piece of music which celebrates hope and new life.29 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSamoans get naked for Auckland festivalAuckland Arts Festival brings magic to The Civic with return of a favourite comedy act.27 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the APO's Prokofiev 5 concertAPO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.22 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBach continues to inspire NZ composerAward-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO - German MastersThe APO German Masters show how music can bring unity to Europe, writes William Dart.01 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO prepares to swing into 2018Auckland's orchestra will shine spotlight on masterworks and strong women in 2018 season.22 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentItalian feast for opera loversNew Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestra storms the barricadesAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart27 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic keeps conductor on the moveWilliam Dart hopes for a repeat of conductor Andrew Gourlay's magnetic APO engagements.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: The New World, APOAPO percussionist Eric Renick hits all the right notes, writes William Dart.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArts festival wins battle for ballet premiereAuckland ballet fans will be the first outside of the UK to see epic production of Giselle09 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAudience taken on trip back in timeAtmospheric APO concert the next best thing to being in the Baroque, writes William Dart.06 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKeys to the futureClassical music and virtual reality - now in a concert hall near you thanks to APRA winner28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO Ibragimova ReturnsThe APO's <i>Ibragimova Returns</i> was ample reward for the expectation.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDiva heads downunderOpera lovers are in for a rare treat when two singing superstars visit later this year.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPassion to fore in tragic operaThere was no shortage of passion in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRevolution hovers in APO airAn evening of Ligeti, Shostakovich and Beethoven with the Auckland Philharmonia.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe power and passion of PucciniThe work that made composer Puccini's name will star in APO's annual Opera in Concert.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTakapuna treated to sparkling playingAPO's engaging Sacred and Profane neighbourhood concerts deserve packed pews.27 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSultry and sensual, NZ Opera's Carmen is opera at its bestSensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.25 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO gives life to Mountain classicsAPO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO - Sound the HornVisiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.21 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO From Russia with LoveDiscovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentComposers on the Russian frontEnglish composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.28 Apr 05:00 PM
